Protective Force Group Manager

National Laboratory of the Rockies•Golden, CO

3d•$100,400 - $180,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Protective Force Group Manager leads the 24/7 operations of the Emergency Response Team within the Laboratory Protection office at the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR). The role provides leadership, strategic direction, oversight, and management for the protective force and central monitoring station operators, including their recruitment, development, equipping, coordination, and training. The manager is expected to maintain a customer service-oriented approach and work closely with Laboratory Protection leadership and other organizational partners. The manager leads teams in alignment with applicable federal directives and regulations; contributes to NLR security plans and policies; and participates in committees, working groups, and special projects. The role oversees team performance and development, provides operational and tactical guidance, manages conflict, and builds working relationships with Laboratory leadership, Facilities and Operations, federal oversight organizations, and local and regional emergency response partners. The position collaborates on emergency response plans and leads their training and implementation for protective force and central monitoring station teams. It works with Emergency Management, Environment, Safety, Health, and local authorities to strengthen preparedness and response capabilities, reduce potential consequences of incidents, and support post-incident corrective actions. The manager maintains knowledge of relevant security directives, regulations, DOE Orders and Directives, incident command structures, security trends, and technologies, and ensures procedures remain compliant and effective. This is a regular, 40-hour-per-week position based in Golden, Colorado. The position includes a six-month probationary period. The anticipated application closing window is up to 30 days and may be extended. The annual salary range is $100,400–$180,700. NLR requires employees to obtain and maintain a federal PIV card and pass a pre-employment drug test. A degree in an appropriate field is required, and educational requirements must be met before the employment start date.

Requirements

A degree in an appropriate field; educational requirements must be met before the employment start date.
Seven years of experience managing or supervising physical security teams, including at least two years managing 24/7 emergency response, security operations, or protective force units in a high-risk or regulated environment.
Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams during emergency events or high-consequence incidents.
Familiarity with DOE Orders and Directives related to emergency management, continuity programs, protective force operations, safeguards and security, and contractor assurance systems.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local incident command structures, such as NIMS, and ICS certification.
Experience designing, managing, or evaluating protective force or emergency response training programs.
Certification in emergency management, security operations, incident command, or continuity planning, such as FEMA ICS 300/400, CPP, PMP, or equivalent.
Experience with security technologies such as access control systems, alarm monitoring platforms, or operations center consoles.
Demonstrated knowledge of legal and ethical management issues and practices.
In-depth knowledge of issues and best practices in the applicable field; generally viewed as a subject matter expert for a group or work unit.
Excellent organization, project management, budgeting, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Proven problem-solving and negotiation skills and demonstrated ability to make appropriate decisions about work activities and projects.
Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and direct personnel with diverse skills, work styles, and values.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; strong strategic and tactical planning, research, and customer service skills.
Ability to supervise, train, and direct subordinate personnel; interpret technical information; and establish effective working relationships with employees at all levels.
Proficiency in designing, hosting, and facilitating stakeholder presentations and effectively interfacing with key stakeholders.
Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to embody NLR values.
Must obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card, including a favorable background investigation.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test before commencing employment.
Submit an application form for the position, along with a cover letter and resume.

Nice To Haves

Ability to convey important messages clearly and compellingly, including composing timely notifications for senior leadership during critical and time-sensitive events.
Ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving skills, including identifying and resolving problems, gathering and analyzing information, developing alternative solutions, and contributing to group problem-solving.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and consensus-building skills.
Maturity and operational problem-solving and decision-making experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
Effective team-player approach.

Responsibilities

Lead the 24/7 operations of the Emergency Response Team and provide strategic direction and oversight for protective force and central monitoring station operations.
Recruit, develop, equip, coordinate, and train protective force and central monitoring station personnel.
Lead teams in alignment with applicable federal directives and regulations, in collaboration with Laboratory Protection leadership.
Participate in developing and coordinating NLR security plans and policies; serve on committees and working groups as directed by the Laboratory Protection Director.
Attend special-project meetings requiring operational, protective force, or central monitoring station support.
Oversee, manage, coach, and develop team members; provide regular and timely feedback, operational and tactical guidance, talent assessments, and conflict resolution.
Build and maintain relationships with Facilities and Operations counterparts, Laboratory leadership, federal oversight organizations, and local and regional emergency response partners.
Collaborate in developing emergency response plans and lead their training, implementation, and execution within protective force and central monitoring station teams.
Support staff awareness and post-incident corrective actions to reduce recurrence risk.
Collaborate with Emergency Management, Environment, Safety, Health, and local authorities to maintain response preparedness and capabilities.
Maintain knowledge of applicable security directives, regulations, DOE Orders and Directives, organizational structures, security trends, technologies, and best practices; ensure processes and procedures are compliant and properly executed.
Establish and maintain acceptable monitoring and testing activities for protective force personnel and security systems.
Supervise training sessions and exercises, ensure personnel meet or exceed departmental standards, and provide ongoing training to support advancement and mission readiness.
Coordinate diverse work units, manage multiple projects, and set priorities effectively.
Prepare and deliver stakeholder presentations and communicate timely notifications to senior leadership during critical, time-sensitive events.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Pension benefits
403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal time off and sick leave
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Potential eligibility for performance-, merit-, and achievement-based monetary awards
Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement
Professional development opportunities