Mgr, Coporate Security

Dairyland Power Cooperative•La Crosse, WI

2d•$135,400 - $203,100

About The Position

This position leads and develops security personnel and coordinates risk-informed physical security programs to protect Dairyland Power Cooperative employees, executives, facilities, critical infrastructure, and operations. The role combines people leadership, operational security expertise, executive protection planning, and logistics coordination. Working across business functions and operating sites, the manager translates security risks into practical plans, directs responses to security incidents, strengthens security systems and processes, and develops team capabilities for sustained performance. The manager maintains a visible field presence through regular visits to operating sites and direct engagement with employees and site leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, security management, information systems, engineering, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
At least 7 years of progressive experience in corporate security, security technology, or a related technical field.
Previous leadership experience.
Strong working knowledge of physical security systems, including access control, video surveillance, and supporting infrastructure.
Working knowledge of physical security systems, risk assessment, incident response, and operational planning.
Ability to organize complex operations, communicate with senior leaders, and coordinate effectively across functions.
Knowledge of executive protection principles and ability to coordinate protective planning.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Ability to translate technical concepts into practical business solutions.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills focused on practical, results-oriented outcomes.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Self-driven, with the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams such as IT, operations, and external vendors.
Ability to travel between sites on a regular basis.
Availability outside traditional work hours when necessary.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with regulatory environments such as NERC-CIP, MTSA, or similar frameworks.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, mentor, and evaluate the Corporate Security Program Manager and Corporate Security Specialist; establish expectations, accountability, and development goals; and oversee contracted security personnel as applicable.
Assess team competencies, identify training needs, build individual development plans, and provide opportunities for progressive responsibility.
Develop succession and cross-training plans to strengthen team readiness and continuity.
Promote sound judgment, professional conduct, effective communication, and a service-oriented security culture.
Establish corporate security priorities, including multi-site planning, staffing, and budgeting.
Plan, implement, and continuously improve risk-based physical security practices for offices, generation facilities, transmission assets, and other operational locations.
Maintain regular field presence through site visits, inspections, and engagement with operational personnel.
Conduct or coordinate threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments; prioritize corrective actions and track their completion.
Lead coordinated responses to significant security incidents, direct security investigations, and guide cross-functional decisions to protect employees, facilities, critical infrastructure, and cooperative operations.
Oversee access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, visitor management, and related security technologies; partner with IT and cybersecurity on secure integration.
Develop and maintain security policies, site procedures, and response protocols; support applicable regulatory and compliance obligations with responsible teams.
Manage security vendors, service providers, contracts, and performance standards.
Establish and oversee a risk-based executive protection program for designated leaders, including threat assessment, protective planning, and coordination.
Provide direct protective duties or support when warranted and consistent with training, assigned responsibilities, and risk.
Develop proportionate protective plans for travel, meetings, events, and elevated-threat situations.
Coordinate protective logistics, secure transportation, route and venue assessments, contingency plans, and contracted protective resources when appropriate.
Advise executive leadership on personal security, travel risk, and emergency procedures while maintaining discretion and confidentiality.
Plan and coordinate personnel, equipment, vendors, schedules, communications, and other resources for routine and special security operations.
Prepare operational plans, contingencies, and after-action reviews for planned events and unplanned incidents.
Coordinate security incident response, investigations, documentation, and corrective action with Human Resources, Legal, Operations, and public safety partners.
Participate in emergency preparedness, crisis management exercises, and business continuity planning.
Lead security improvement initiatives and technology projects across multiple locations, managing scope, priorities, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
Develop performance measures and communicate trends, emerging risks, resource needs, and recommendations to leadership.
Serve as a backup to the Corporate Security Program Manager as necessary.
Support budgets, capital planning, vendor selection, and contract administration; evaluate program effectiveness and improvement opportunities.