Project Manager - Security Operations

Akima; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Infrastructure Protection (AIP) seeks a Project Manager to lead security services across CDC facilities. You will oversee contract execution, staffing, training, and compliance, with a focus on safeguarding personnel and assets.

Based in Fort Collins, CO, the role requires supervisory experience in security or law enforcement, knowledge of physical security operations, and the ability to coordinate between the CDC COR and contractor teams.

Qualifications

• Management / supervisory and operational experience in law enforcement and/or the security field.
• Knowledge of physical security operations: access control, security systems, and best practices.
• Experience delivering or managing security training programs.
• Strong proficiency in computer systems and operational applications.
• Must pass CDC background investigation.
• Must obtain CDC suitability approval.
• Federal security badge/suitability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the security guard contract and overall guard force operations.
• Ensure staffing requirements are met at all levels.
• Verify new guard personnel meet certifications and licensing requirements.
• Maintain certifications and licensing current for all security staff.
• Oversee training management, including ongoing refresher training.
• Develop and execute quarterly security exercises at all CDC facilities.
• Conduct and document After-Action Reviews (AARs) and submit to CDC COR.
• Provide supervision for all security personnel assigned to CDC facilities.
• Conduct weekly on-site post visits across shifts.
• Ensure high-quality training is delivered and maintained for all security personnel.
• Assign only suitable and qualified personnel to the contract.
• Maintain post orders and procedures with CDC COR liaison.
• Serve as liaison between Contractor and CDC COR on day-to-day matters.
• Ensure availability of PM or CDC-approved designee for emergencies.

Skills

Security management

Supervisory experience

Law enforcement

Security operations

Training programs

Computer systems

Tools

Security systems

Job description

The Project Manager is responsible for providing leadership, operational oversight, and contract management for security services across CDC leased and owned facilities. This role requires strong supervisory experience within law enforcement and/or security operations, comprehensive knowledge of physical security practices, and proficiency in training and computer systems. The Project Manager ensures all guard personnel meet required standards, maintains compliance with policies and regulations, and supports continuous improvement in security practices.

Position is contingent upon contract award.

Position will be based in Fort Collins

Responsibilities

• Manage the security guard contract and overall guard force operations.
• Ensure staffing requirements are met at all levels.
• Verify all new guard personnel meet certifications and licensing requirements before assignment.
• Ensure certifications and licensing remain current for all security staff.
• Maintain working knowledge of all procedures, policies, regulations, and best business practices relevant to contract execution.
• Oversee training management, including planning and delivering ongoing refresher training throughout each calendar year.
• Ensure vehicles, equipment, gear, and appropriate clothing are serviceable and available for personnel.
• Develop and execute quarterly security exercises at all CDC leased and owned facilities, assessing guard force response, knowledge, and competency.
• Conduct and document After-Action Reviews (AARs), including lessons learned and corrective actions. Submit AARs to the CDC COR.
• Provide effective supervision for all security personnel assigned to CDC facilities.
• Conduct weekly on-site visits to each post across various shifts.
• Ensure high-quality training is delivered and maintained for all security personnel.
• Ensure only suitable and qualified security personnel are assigned to the contract.
• Establish, update, and maintain security officer post orders and procedures in coordination with the CDC COR or designated representative.
• Serve as the liaison between the Contractor and CDC COR on day-to-day operational matters.
• Ensure the Project Manager or CDC‑approved designee is available at all times to respond to emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Management / supervisory and operational experience in law enforcement and/or the security field.
• Working knowledge of physical security operations, including security administration, access control, security systems, and contemporary best business practices.
• Experience delivering or managing security training programs.
• Strong proficiency in computer systems and operational applications.
• Must be able to pass CDC background investigation.
• Must obtain CDC suitability approval.
• Prior federal security badge/suitability preferred.

Work Type
On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Infrastructure Protection (AIP), an Akima company, is not just another federal management operations contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AIP, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AIP provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AIP delivers the trained personnel, equipment, and processes to safeguard federal assets and provides protective services and detention management operations for critical mission requirements.

As an AIP employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.