Security Manager

LifeScape•Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

LifeScape is seeking a proactive, experienced Security Manager to lead security operations across healthcare, residential, and educational environments. The role is responsible for organizational safety, security systems, emergency response strategies, and fostering a culture where people feel safe and supported. The Security Manager oversees access control and surveillance, develops emergency preparedness practices, responds to security concerns, and supervises reception and security personnel. The role also manages departmental resources and collaborates with the Emergency Preparedness Team and external partners. The position supports LifeScape's mission of empowering people to live their best life by helping protect children, adults, families, and employees in an organization providing healthcare, education, and support services to individuals with disabilities and complex needs. A bachelor's degree in security management or a related field is preferred, or at least five years of practical security or law-enforcement experience in a leadership capacity. Healthcare or school security experience and relevant IAHSS or ASIS certification are preferred. All positions require a clear background check and drug screen upon conditional offer.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in security management or a related field is preferred, or at least five years of practical experience in security or law enforcement in a leadership capacity.
A clear background check and drug screen are required upon conditional offer.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare or school security experience.
Certification such as IAHSS (CHPA) or ASIS (PSP or CPP).

Responsibilities

Oversee access control systems, ID badges, key and fob access, video surveillance, and other security technology; identify opportunities to strengthen systems and recommend improvements.
Develop, implement, and communicate security policies, procedures, and emergency response plans, including lockdown, missing person/elopement, and reunification procedures.
Hire, train, and supervise reception-area personnel and security staff, as applicable.
Coordinate education on de-escalation, workplace violence prevention, active threat response, visitor management, patient protection, and incident reporting.
Investigate security concerns, lead real-time incident response, and coordinate with law enforcement and other partners when needed.
Conduct facility assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and coordinate practical solutions through security planning, technology, and facility improvements.
Partner with the Emergency Preparedness Team to plan and conduct drills, exercises, evacuations, and after-action reviews, and translate lessons learned into improvements.
Oversee departmental budgets, equipment purchases, staffing needs, technology investments, and security-related expenses.