Regional Security Manager

Bertelsmann-Jobs • Oakland, CA

6d • $90,390 - $96,649

About The Position

The Regional Security Manager develops, implements, and oversees the organization’s physical security strategy to protect employees, visitors, facilities, assets, and operations. The role leads security personnel, manages security technologies, ensures compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements, conducts risk assessments, and coordinates emergency response and business continuity efforts.

The manager oversees physical security programs and daily operations across multiple facilities, including contract security personnel, security vendors, access control, visitor management, CCTV, intrusion detection, and alarm monitoring. The role also manages incident response and investigations, coordinates emergency drills and crisis response, supports business continuity and disaster recovery planning, and maintains security documentation and audit readiness.

The position supervises and develops security team members, monitors service quality and performance, manages security budgets, and promotes security awareness through employee and security-personnel training.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in physical security, law enforcement, military, or corporate security management.
• 3–5 years of leadership or management experience.
• Experience managing contract security services.
• Strong knowledge of access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and security technologies.
• Experience conducting investigations and incident management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and security management software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, higher education, or corporate environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain comprehensive physical security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Manage enterprise physical security programs across multiple facilities.
• Conduct periodic security assessments and recommend improvements to reduce risk.
• Oversee daily security operations and contract security personnel.
• Monitor security performance and ensure compliance with established service levels.
• Manage incident response, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate after-hours emergency response and crisis management activities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate physical security risks.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and security audits, and develop mitigation strategies for emerging threats.
• Support enterprise risk management initiatives.
• Manage access control systems, visitor management systems, CCTV, intrusion detection, and alarm monitoring.
• Oversee the installation, maintenance, and upgrades of security technologies.
• Partner with IT on integrated security systems and cybersecurity considerations affecting physical security.
• Maintain emergency response procedures and coordinate emergency drills, evacuations, and crisis response exercises.
• Serve as a member of the Emergency Response or Crisis Management Team.
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Lead or coordinate investigations involving theft, workplace violence, vandalism, fraud, policy violations, and other security incidents.
• Prepare investigation reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Human Resources, Legal, and law enforcement as necessary.
• Manage security service providers and vendor relationships.
• Manage security budgets and monitor expenditure.
• Ensure contract compliance and service quality.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, company policies, and industry standards, and support internal and external audits.
• Maintain documentation related to security operations and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver security awareness training for employees and train security personnel on procedures, emergency response, and customer service.
• Promote a culture of security awareness throughout the organization.
• Supervise security supervisors, officers, or contracted security teams; measure performance, conduct evaluations, mentor team members, and support professional development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability pay.
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
• Paid time off, including paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance and pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ongoing employee development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee engagement activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed