Senior Armed Security Manager – 24/7 Federal Site

Parsons; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 112,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a highly experienced security leader to oversee on-site security staff at a Federal Solutions site in the United States. The role focuses on program communication, contract coordination, and personnel development while ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements.

The candidate will supervise security operations, manage schedules and payroll, and interact with senior sponsor leadership. A Top Secret/SCI with polygraph is required, with flexibility for nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree plus 5+ years of related physical security experience (armed security) or high school diploma plus 8+ years.
• 3+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Experience interfacing with senior representatives from sponsors and your own org.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays on an as-needed basis.
• Must possess a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Interface with partners and stakeholders to communicate program activities and operations.
• Direct, coordinate and oversee on-site security staff per post orders and Sponsor instructions.
• Coordinate all aspects of the security contract at the assigned location.
• Mentor, coach and train program employees; manage performance.
• Conduct interviews and hiring recommendations; deliver site orientations.
• Serve as primary contact for performance, operations and emergencies.
• Oversee shift scheduling and payroll coordination at the site.
• Prepare logs and reports; review subordinate reports and logs.

Skills

Security leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or security field

Job description

Parsons is seeking a highly experienced security leader to oversee on-site security staff at a Federal Solutions site in the United States. The role focuses on program communication, contract coordination, and personnel development while ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements.

The candidate will supervise security operations, manage schedules and payroll, and interact with senior sponsor leadership. A Top Secret/SCI with polygraph is required, with flexibility for nights and weekends.