Security Manager

YOUR ROLE

Responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of all contract security personnel.  Develop and implement standard operating procedures for security operations.  Develop and report on Key Performance Indicators for the department.  Oversee and manage the financial aspects of the Corporate Security budget and maintain a positive customer experience by managing special security programs per customer guidelines.  Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles and core values.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Lead, direct, and oversee the day-to-day operations of all contract security personnel.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized operating procedures for security operations.
• Review, select, and continuously evaluate outside vendors providing security services.
• Ensure reported allegations are documented in the case tracking system and assigned to the appropriate investigator for investigation.
• Coordinate the documentation of all investigations and field security compliance inspections.
• Conduct security audits as necessary and in compliance with the corporate security auditing policy.
• Perform security risk assessments based on vulnerability criteria to determine appropriate levels of protection.
• Work collaboratively with station management to resolve issues involving the station; and to improve overall security effectiveness in targeted areas. 
• Facilitate and promote activities to create security awareness at the field location.
• Establish and maintain a rapport with client security managers.
• Perform accounts payable functions that ensure vendors are paid accurately and on time.
• Manage the receipt and re-billing of security related matters.
• Maintain the department’s profit & loss statement.
• Analyze financial data to determine areas of improvement.
• Develop a periodic Security newsletter for dissemination to customers and employees.
• Keep abreast of emerging technology changes and innovations through formal or informal study, reading business and professional publications, networking, and participation in professional organizations.

 WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

 Education and Experience:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum three to five years’ experience in managing security functions required. 
• Minimum three years’ supervisory or managerial experience required. 

Skills:

• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Professional Suite, including intermediate knowledge of Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Knowledgeable and experienced with physical security, security principals, investigative processes, report preparation and interviewing.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in managing security and surveillance related systems, CCTV, access control, GPS tracking and intrusion tracking.
• Ability to effectively communicate security operations related concepts to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff.
• Experience with, or ability to understand internal and external implications of solutions proposed, potential areas of risk and methods to limit liabilities.
• Excellent planning, time management, collaboration, decision making, organization, presentation and negotiating skills.
• Knowledgeable in the principles of project management, quality assurance and contract service delivery.
• Ability to establish and manage vendor relationships.
• Requires excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information.
• Ability to make the internal customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive relationships.
• Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure or opposition; handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and the organization.
• Use appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team and facilitate the completion of team goals.

Characteristics:

• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, employees, and vendors.
• Strong interpersonal skills including diplomacy and patience.

Travel is required at least 25% of the time in this position.  Travel identified is approximately 90% domestic (within the United States) and approximately 10% international (outside of the United States).

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a competitive benefits package

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us.  You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.

CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background.  We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

Please note:  Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.