Security Operations Manager - Onsite, 24/7 Readiness

Dayzim; Hawthorne (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Life, AD&D & disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid maternity leave (12 weeks)

Parental & family leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann in Hawthorne, NV is seeking an experienced Security Manager to lead the Hawthorne Army Depot Security Department on-site. You will oversee 24-hour guard operations, physical security services, staffing, and contract compliance, reporting to the Director, Support Services.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in security management, 5+ years of security leadership, and the authority to hire, terminate, and discipline. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in security management, operations leadership, or related field required.
• 5+ years of related security operations experience, including directing security personnel or functions, work priorities, performance, or operational results.
• Valid driver’s license and necessary Government security clearances where required for assigned duties and site access; exact credentials require HR/site verification.

Responsibilities

• Manage 24-hour Security Department operations through field supervisors and security leaders; establish deployment and staffing priorities, direct shift coverage, evaluate unit readiness and performance, and hold subordinate leaders accountable for execution of guard, alarm-monitor, and physical security responsibilities.
• Exercise employment-decision authority across the entire Security Department, including authorizing hiring, termination, and disciplinary actions in accordance with Company policies and applicable agreements; oversee employee performance management, staffing decisions, supervisor coaching, operational schedules, and department resource planning and budget administration.
• Direct security incident preparedness and response coordination, assess significant security risks, determine response and escalation priorities within established protocols, and provide operational recommendations and reports to the Director, Support Services and Government security representatives.
• Evaluate compliance with the security Performance Work Statement, applicable Government requirements, and federal and state regulations; identify gaps, determine or recommend corrective strategies, and direct implementation and follow-up by responsible security personnel
• Oversee the physical security function through the designated Security Chief or equivalent subordinate leader, including pass and identification operations, key control, locksmith services, physical security procedures, and related program performance and improvement actions.
• Establish and reinforce departmental safety, ethical conduct, employee accountability, and continuous-improvement expectations; evaluate significant operational issues and communicate corrective actions or recommendations to appropriate leadership.

Skills

Security leadership

Policy compliance

Risk assessment

Staffing planning

Access control

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in security management or related field

Education/experience combination accepted

Job description

Day & Zimmermann in Hawthorne, NV is seeking an experienced Security Manager to lead the Hawthorne Army Depot Security Department on-site. You will oversee 24-hour guard operations, physical security services, staffing, and contract compliance, reporting to the Director, Support Services.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in security management, 5+ years of security leadership, and the authority to hire, terminate, and discipline. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.