Security Manager

Job Summary

The Security Manager is responsible for maintaining security and facilities compliance programs and for providing hands-on oversight of building systems. This role requires the ability to work overtime or be on call to support building, customer, or business needs as well as work nights and weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure all company facilities and operations abide by local and State law by enforcing company policies;
• Provide oversight of building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and waste management.
• Conduct inspections for laboratories, including detailed checklists, documentation, and follow up to confirm that all issues have been addressed;
• Conducting security checks, as necessary.
• Point of contact for emergencies.
• Escorting third party vendors if needed.
• Ensures appropriate training of direct reports on company policies and procedures.
• Lead, inspire, and develop staff through relationship building, mentoring, providing feedback, and supporting them in their professional development.
• Create, review, and approve incident reports.
• Maintain lists of agents authorized to access designated areas of the laboratory.
• Respond to reported threats, fire alarms, and intrusion alarms, following established emergency response procedures;
• Conduct investigation protocols for employees suspected of operating outside of compliance standards.
• Prepare, review, and execute security standards, policies, and procedures.
• Provide training to agents during new hire orientation or recurrent training throughout the year.
• Monitor and oversee surveillance and alarm systems.
• File police reports on behalf of building management.
• Assist in emergency situations involving accidental spillage or release of hazardous materials.
• Provide oversight and assistance of the facility department employees
• Ability to perform other functions as requested per the Business need

Qualifications

• Attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task
• Able to work independently and within a team environment
• Safety minded and able to think critically.
• Ability to manage emotional and mental state under emergency situations
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to provide direction and leadership

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years’ experience as a safety or security officer, military service, or law enforcement
• Must pass a background check.
• Preferred experience working in laboratory or on a work site.
• Ability to lift 50lbs, comfortable climbing ladders
• Candidate must be willing to respond to emergency calls and alarms on an on-call basis.
• Has own transportation and ability to be on site within 60 minutes.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as required by the Business.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft office or G Suite