Security Manager (North Texas)

Socket.dev; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments seeks a Security Manager to lead the physical security program at a Texas facility. You will oversee operations, contract guards, and security infrastructure projects, ensuring policy compliance and risk mitigation.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and multiple years of security leadership experience, including incident response and SOP development, with readiness for after-hours oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 4 years of progressive experience in corporate security, law enforcement, or military.
• 2 years managing contract guard services and third-party vendors.
• Experience leading security-related projects (e.g., access control, CCTV, perimeter security, system upgrades, or construction support).
• Experience conducting investigations and managing incident response.
• Experience developing and implementing SOPs, post orders, and escalation protocols.
• Willing and able to be responsive during nights, weekends, and holidays as incidents and operations dictate.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day physical security operations including access control, CCTV, and perimeter security.
• Manage contract guard force performance, staffing levels, training standards, post orders, and daily supervision.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Conduct security risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Coordinate emergency response activities and support crisis management.
• Provide executive-ready reporting on security risks and program performance.
• Lead security infrastructure and technology projects from concept through commissioning.

Skills

Security leadership

Vendor management

Incident response

SOP development

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Access control systems

CCTV

Intrusion detection

Job description

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This Security Manager at Texas Instruments will be responsible for the administrative supervision and operational leadership of the physical security organization. Responsibilities include oversight of security operations, contract guard force management, and the planning and execution of security infrastructure and technology projects. This individual develops, implements, and maintains security policies, procedures, and standards to protect people, assets, facilities, and operations while ensuring compliance with corporate requirements and regulatory obligations.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day physical security operations including access control, video surveillance, alarm systems, visitor management, key control, and perimeter security
• Manage contract guard force performance, staffing levels, training standards, post orders, and daily supervision
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines
• Conduct security risk assessments and vulnerability analyses; develop mitigation plans and track corrective actions
• Coordinate emergency response activities and support crisis management and business continuity programs
• Serve as subject matter expert for physical security systems including access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and monitoring platforms
• Lead security infrastructure and technology projects from concept through commissioning, including scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, vendor coordination, testing, and handoff to operations
• Participate in security design reviews and project management for new construction and renovation projects to ensure layered security principles are embedded early
• Manage third-party vendors and integrators, including development of SOWs, SLAs, KPIs, performance reviews, and invoice validation
• Maintain audit readiness and ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations
• Develop and track security metrics including incident trends, response times, guard performance, system uptime, and project milestones
• Provide executive-ready reporting and briefings on security risks, incidents, and program performance
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and implement process enhancements to mature the security program
• Promote a culture of safety, vigilance, professionalism, and accountability

Texas Instruments will not sponsor job applicants for visas or work authorization for this position.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4 years of progressive experience in corporate security, law enforcement, or military
• 2 years managing contract guard services and third-party vendors
• Demonstrated experience leading security-related projects (e.g., access control, CCTV, perimeter security, system upgrades, or construction support)
• Experience conducting investigations and managing incident response
• Experience developing and implementing SOPs, post orders, and escalation protocols
• Willing and able to be responsive during nights, weekends, and holidays as incidents and operations dictate

Preferred qualifications

• Degree or certifications in criminal justice, homeland security, intelligence management, risk management, business administration, public administration, or related fields
• Working knowledge of modern physical security systems, risk assessment methodologies, and security operations best practices
• Professional certification such as CPP, PSP, PMP, or equivalent
• Experience supporting complex or critical operational environments (manufacturing, data centers, logistics, R&D, corporate campuses, or similar)
• Experience participating in security design reviews for new construction or major renovations
• Strong vendor management experience including SOW development, SLA/KPI oversight, budgeting, and performance audits
• Experience building dashboards, metrics, and executive-level reporting
• Demonstrated ability to drive program maturity and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong cross-functional partnership experience with Facilities, ESHS, HR, Legal, and IT

Why TI?

• Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
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• Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here.

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn moreatTI.com.

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.