Regional Security Manager

Arvato • Ontario, CA

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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 across multiple facilities.

The position oversees physical security programs and daily operations, including contract security personnel, security service providers, budgets, vendors, and performance. It manages access control, visitor management, CCTV, intrusion detection, and alarm monitoring systems, and partners with IT on integrated security systems and cybersecurity considerations affecting physical security.

The Regional Security Manager coordinates emergency response, crisis management, drills, evacuations, and continuity planning; leads or coordinates investigations; supports audits and regulatory compliance; delivers security awareness training; and supervises and develops security team members. Arvato describes its workplace as collaborative and focused on respect, commitment, curiosity, and opportunities to contribute and grow.

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 physical security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Manage enterprise physical security programs across multiple facilities.
• Conduct periodic security assessments and recommend risk-reduction improvements.
• Oversee daily security operations and contract security personnel.
• Monitor security performance and ensure compliance with 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 strategies for emerging threats.
• Support enterprise risk management initiatives.
• Manage access control, visitor management, CCTV, intrusion detection, and alarm monitoring systems.
• Oversee installation, maintenance, and upgrades of security technologies, partnering with IT on integrated systems and relevant cybersecurity considerations.
• Maintain emergency response procedures and coordinate drills, evacuations, and crisis response exercises.
• Serve as a member of the Emergency Response or Crisis Management Team and support business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Lead or coordinate investigations involving theft, workplace violence, vandalism, fraud, policy violations, and other security incidents; prepare reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Human Resources, Legal, and law enforcement as necessary.
• Manage security service providers and vendor relationships, budgets, expenditures, contract compliance, and service quality.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, company policies, and industry standards; support internal and external audits; and maintain required documentation.
• Deliver employee security awareness training and train security personnel in procedures, emergency response, and customer service.
• Promote a culture of security awareness throughout the organization.
• Supervise security supervisors, officers, or contracted 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, pet insurance, and more.
• 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