Embedded Security Manager

Foresight Security Consulting•Wilsonville, OR

11d•$80,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Embedded Security Manager serves as the client’s trusted security advisor and primary point of coordination for security-related concerns. At the direction of Foresight’s Leadership, and in partnership with designated client stakeholders, the Security Manager provides leadership, planning, subject-matter expertise, operational coordination, and performance monitoring for a comprehensive security program that strengthens the client’s safety and security posture while reducing risk and liability. The role focuses on workplace safety, violence prevention, behavioral threat assessment and management, incident response, event security planning, physical security, security technology, vendor coordination, training and awareness, intelligence and due-diligence support, and related policies and procedures. The Security Manager works closely with senior leadership, contracted security providers, Event teams, Safety Team, Facilities personnel, Human Resources, Legal, Communications, Operations, and public-safety partners to identify concerns, coordinate response, and provide clear, practical recommendations. This embedded role supports a long-standing, legacy client relationship with a mission-driven public-service organization that serves as an important Oregon community resource. The position enters an established and maturing security program built over multiple years and will be closely supported by Foresight leadership and the Senior Security Manager who currently oversees the program. The successful candidate should be prepared to sustain what has been built, strengthen training and BTAM capability, improve systems and processes, and develop practical new solutions as the client’s security needs evolve.

Requirements

Strong skills in and extensive knowledge of security management principles, including workplace violence prevention, behavioral threat assessment, investigations, physical security, emergency preparedness, and corporate security operations.
Strong skills in research, analysis, report writing, executive briefing preparation, and effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with employees, leadership, vendors, public safety partners, and other stakeholders.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects, assignments, and competing operational demands.
Ability to develop and deliver practical training programs, presentations, tabletop exercises, and security awareness initiatives that build client capability and reinforce consistent security practices.
Ability to analyze complex situations, assess risk, exercise sound judgment, and develop practical solutions.
Ability to investigate sensitive matters and interpret applicable laws, regulations, policies, standards, and security requirements.
Ability to manage conflict, facilitate collaboration, build consensus, and maintain professionalism in challenging situations.
Ability to demonstrate accountability, leadership, adaptability, and effective decision-making in dynamic environments.
Ability to assess security risks; coordinate personnel, vendors, public-safety partners, and security technologies; and improve existing systems and processes in support of organizational objectives.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Equivalent combinations of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Minimum of five (5) years verifiable experience with security programs and security systems.
Excellent working knowledge of physical security principles and facility technology systems, including access control, alarm response, CCTV/video monitoring technology, incident documentation, security reporting, event security planning, and vendor coordination.
Exceptional candidates will have experience improving security systems and supporting complex, multi-site, public-facing, mission-driven, or community-facing organizations.
Ability to respond occasionally after normal business hours, during weekends and holidays, and be subject to emergency recall or consultation for all shifts.
A strong customer service orientation and the ability to work effectively in an embedded client environment.
Must have a clean driving record and meet company minimum driving standards.
Must be able to pass an extensive background check, psychological evaluation, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Certified Threat Manager (CTM) through the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP).
ASIS International Physical Security Professional (PSP), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), or other relevant security certification.
Training or certification in workplace violence prevention, behavioral threat assessment, emergency management, investigations, protective intelligence, or de-escalation.
Experience supporting event security, executive protection support, public-facing facilities, media organizations, cultural institutions, nonprofit organizations, or other community-facing environments.
Exposure to field-safety planning, public-facing staff protection, or operational support for teams working in visible/community-facing environments.

Responsibilities

Manages, improves, and adapts existing security programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives related to workplace safety, violence prevention, emergency response, incident management, and coordination with law enforcement; establishes new solutions when operational needs arise.
Serves as the primary point of contact for client employees, stakeholders, and external partners regarding security incidents, workplace safety concerns, training requests, physical security issues, and security-related services.
Manages the existing Workplace Violence Prevention and Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) Program, including threat assessment, behavioral risk evaluation, training, reporting, documentation, and response coordination.
Delivers existing security trainings, presentations, and awareness programs related to workplace violence prevention, de-escalation, emergency response, threat management, and general security practices; develops new trainings and capability-building resources as needed.
Conducts physical security assessments and event security assessments, and coordinates security planning, staffing, emergency preparedness, and operational support for public-facing, internal, and high-profile events.
Oversees physical security operations, security technology systems, contracted security providers, and security improvement projects, including access control, CCTV, alarms, patrol services, and related infrastructure enhancements.
Coordinates with senior leadership, Operations, Facilities, IT, Human Resources, Legal, Communications, Event teams, the Safety Team, and other stakeholders to support security initiatives and operational requirements.
Conducts investigations, behavioral threat assessments, intelligence gathering, and due-diligence activities to support workplace safety, threat management, event security, and operational decision-making.
Maintains incident-management and reporting systems and prepares reports, assessments, executive briefings, trend analyses, and security recommendations.
Identifies security trends, operational gaps, recurring concerns, and emerging risks, and provides recommendations to client leadership to strengthen physical security, workplace safety, emergency preparedness, event readiness, and overall security program effectiveness.
Develops, reviews, and improves security policies, procedures, standards, response protocols, and operational guidance while ensuring compliance with applicable requirements and industry best practices.
Develops and monitors security-related budgets and supports procurement, vendor management, and contract oversight activities.
Responds to emergencies, incidents, security concerns, and operational issues requiring security coordination or subject matter expertise.
Participates in professional development activities and recommends training opportunities to enhance organizational security capabilities.
Performs related duties consistent with job description and assignments.