Manager - Security

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in a security related field, criminal justice or business administration or equivalent experience
• 8+ years’ experience as a security professional or related police military service occupation or equivalent private sector leadership experience 
• Extensive knowledge of relevant practices, laws and regulations that govern the protection of physical assets
• Experience in managing a workplace violence protection and response program
• Demonstrated advanced pistol and rifle, personal protection, and defensive tactics proficiencies.
• Strong computer skills utilizing MS Office Suites
• Excellent written & oral communication skills, a must.
• Demonstrated analytical problem solving and leadership skills.
• Must be team oriented including as well as the ability to work independently and in a matrix organization.
• Resilient personality and work well under pressure in a fast pace environment.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time domestically and internationally.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and thrive in a rapidly changing environment and work independently and as part of a team on multiple initiatives and stand-alone projects with limited direction.
• Creative self-starter who possesses excellent project management skills, and who has a strong sense of focus, organization, meticulous attention to detail and proven ability to guide others to deliver outstanding results in a timely manner.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a data driven analytical approach towards solving complex challenges.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree
• Board Certified Protection Professional
• Ability to obtain and possess a Texas Private Protective Board Level 4 license
• Close protection or executive protection experience in a dignitary or diplomatic environment
• EMT/Advanced First Aid/CPR.
• DHS classified security clearance, and ability to attain and maintain other government clearance.

Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.

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