Regional Security Leader — Physical Security & Crisis Response

Arvato Bertelsmann; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401(k) with company matching up to 6%

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Arvato Bertelsmann is seeking a Regional Security Manager to design and oversee the organization’s physical security program across multiple facilities. You will lead security teams, manage technologies, and ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

The role involves risk assessments, incident response, access control, CCTV, vendor management, and collaboration with IT on integrated security systems. You will drive training, audits, and business continuity planning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in physical security, law enforcement, military, or corporate security management.
• Leadership/management experience of 3–5 years.
• Experience managing contract security services.
• Strong knowledge of access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and security technologies.
• Experience conducting investigations and incident management.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain comprehensive physical security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Manage enterprise physical security programs across multiple facilities.
• Conduct periodic security assessments and recommend improvements to reduce risk.
• Oversee daily security operations and contract security personnel.
• Monitor security performance and ensure compliance with established service levels.
• Manage incident response, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate after-hours emergency response and crisis management activities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate physical security risks.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and security audits.
• Develop mitigation strategies for emerging threats.
• Support enterprise risk management initiatives.
• Access Control & Security Technology: Manage access control systems, visitor management systems, CCTV, intrusion detection, and alarm monitoring.
• Oversee installation, maintenance, and upgrades of security technologies.
• Partner with IT on integrated security systems and cybersecurity considerations affecting physical security.
• Maintain emergency response procedures.
• Coordinate emergency drills, evacuations, and crisis response exercises.
• Serve as a member of the Emergency Response or Crisis Management Team.
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Lead or coordinate investigations involving theft, workplace violence, vandalism, fraud, policy violations, and other security incidents.
• Prepare investigation reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Human Resources, Legal, and law enforcement, as necessary.
• Vendor & Contract Management: Manage security service providers and vendor relationships.
• Manage security budgets and monitor expenditure.
• Ensure contract compliance and service quality.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain documentation related to security operations and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver security awareness training for employees.
• Train security personnel on procedures, emergency response, and customer service.
• Promote a culture of security awareness throughout the organization.
• Supervise security supervisors, officers, or contracted security teams.
• Measure performance and conduct evaluations.
• Mentor team members and support professional development.

Skills

Security leadership

Risk assessment

Incident management

Access control

CCTV

Security technologies

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Security training

Tools

MS Office

Security management software

Job description

Arvato Bertelsmann is seeking a Regional Security Manager to design and oversee the organization’s physical security program across multiple facilities. You will lead security teams, manage technologies, and ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

The role involves risk assessments, incident response, access control, CCTV, vendor management, and collaboration with IT on integrated security systems. You will drive training, audits, and business continuity planning.