Manager - Physical Security & Executive Protection

Oshkosh Corporation•Oshkosh, WI

4d•$103,300 - $177,700

About The Position

The Manager - Physical Security & Executive Protection is responsible for the safety, well-being, and personal protection of Oshkosh Corporation Transport executive leadership and other Transport team members. The role promotes a safe and secure environment, ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws, and leads enterprise-wide security programs, including workplace violence prevention and workplace hazard analysis. The manager provides personal and business-related security for executives and designees, including during domestic and international travel; plans and secures event environments; leads security protocols for large Transport events; and manages security vendors and related contracts. The role leads the TSA-approved Armed Security Officer Security Program, ensures security systems and facility access controls are maintained, and advances global security initiatives across segments. The position also leads business continuity, crisis management, workplace violence, and disaster preparedness planning; evaluates workplace vulnerabilities and threats; coordinates with local authorities and federal agencies; develops security training; and prepares annual budgets and capital expenditure plans for security programs and enhancements. It provides guidance to team members traveling to high-risk regions and requires the ability to travel 50%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a relevant field.
Eight or more years of experience in the field or a related area.
Minimum five years of full-time local, state, or federal law enforcement experience.
Graduate of a state- or federally-accredited law enforcement academy.
Ability to travel 50%.
Ability to obtain and maintain TSA Armed Security Officer certification throughout employment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance throughout employment.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to obtain a concealed-carry weapon permit or be eligible to carry a concealed weapon under H.R. 218, the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004.

Nice To Haves

Personal and/or senior executive protection experience.
TSA Armed Security Officer certification.
Medical responder experience.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Ability to deescalate a high-tension situation quickly and effectively.
Active U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide personal and business-related security to segment executives and/or designees while they perform duties as Oshkosh employees, including during domestic and international travel.
Study event sites and develop plans to secure environments; carry out protective functions such as perimeter and access control and identification procedures.
Lead and develop security protocols for large Transport events, including managing third-party security vendors as needed.
Collaborate with and support the Corporate Director of Security as needed.
Lead the company’s TSA-approved Armed Security Officer Security Program.
Manage the third-party security vendor’s contract and team.
Ensure security systems are maintained and available.
Oversee facility access control for employees, contractors, and visitors.
Lead strategic Transport global security initiatives across segments and handle highly confidential information.
Conduct business continuity, crisis management, workplace violence, and disaster preparedness planning.
Examine workplace vulnerabilities and lead improvements to protect team members, customers, and visitors.
Evaluate potential threats to the company or its designees and assess active threats or situations, partnering with local authorities, police departments, and the FBI as appropriate.
Develop relationships with local, state, and federal agencies and outside specialists or organizations to enhance the company’s security system.
Identify training gaps, provide guidance on broad-based security topics, and develop or secure and deliver training as appropriate.
Develop annual budgets and capital expenditures for security training programs and security-related enhancements.
Provide guidance to team members traveling to high-risk regions.