Manager, Corporate Security

Western Governors University•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•$98,200 - $162,100•Hybrid

About The Position

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. As a Manager, Site Security, you will oversee and strengthen our enterprise-wide site security program across multiple corporate locations. In this role, you'll help ensure the safety and security of our employees, students, visitors, and facilities by managing security operations, maintaining security policies and compliance programs, and partnering with leaders across the organization. This position is ideal for someone with experience leading corporate security programs across multiple sites, developing and administering security policies, and working with internal stakeholders, property management partners, and vendors to support safe and secure workplaces. Rather than building a program from the ground up, you'll build on an established foundation by continuously improving our security operations, policies, and processes.

Requirements

Experience managing physical security programs across multiple corporate locations or distributed office environments.
Strong experience developing, implementing, and maintaining security policies, procedures, and compliance programs.
Knowledge of enterprise physical security operations, including access control, CCTV, visitor management, and related technologies.
Experience conducting security assessments, audits, investigations, and implementing corrective actions.
Strong understanding of emergency preparedness, crisis response, and business continuity planning.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements including FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act, OSHA, and other applicable laws.
Experience partnering with property management companies, vendors, contractors, and local law enforcement.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across the organization.
Ability to manage security operations across multiple locations and travel as needed.
A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to strengthen existing security programs and processes.
Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in security management with a strong understanding of corporate security principles and practices.
1+ year of previous leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Security Manager (CSM), or other relevant security certifications.
Experience optimizing enterprise security technologies and security operations.
Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and integrated security programs.
Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this role may be considered in place of formal education requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day management of WGU's enterprise-wide site security program across multiple corporate locations.
Develop, implement, maintain, and regularly review physical security policies, standards, and procedures to support a safe and secure workplace.
Ensure compliance with applicable security regulations, organizational policies, and industry best practices while maintaining consistent security standards across all locations.
Oversee physical security operations, including access control, surveillance systems, visitor management, incident response, and threat assessment.
Conduct security assessments and audits, identify vulnerabilities, and implement practical solutions to reduce risk.
Develop and maintain emergency response procedures, business continuity plans, and preparedness initiatives.
Partner closely with Facilities, Legal, HR, Property Management, and other business leaders to support security initiatives across the organization.
Manage relationships with external vendors, property management companies, contract security providers, and local law enforcement as needed.
Lead and develop the site security team through coaching, performance management, and ongoing development.
Monitor security trends and recommend improvements that strengthen operational effectiveness while supporting the employee experience.