Security Operations Manager

Cox Enterprises • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Cox Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an Security Operations Manager who will be accountable for planning, developing, implementing, investigating, and managing the organizations investigative and/or physical security programs and strategies to include Business Continuity, safety, and crisis management. This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of Cox Enterprises, Inc. are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Cox Enterprises, Inc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 2 years’ experience in a related field (law enforcement, intelligence, public, or private sector security organization).
• The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and up to 2 years’ experience; or 6 years’ experience in a related field.
• Supervisor experience preferred.
• Proven self-starter who works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
• Proficient interviewing and interrogation techniques to obtain information to conduct independent, thorough investigations in theft, fraud, violent acts, vandalism, etc.
• Requires strong knowledge of CCTV, access control, alarms, and use of covert equipment, MS Office applications, i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent decision-making, interpersonal, written, verbal, presentation, and collaborative skills to work effectively with teams throughout the organization and external contacts.
• This position requires teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel up to but not limited to 10% of the time.
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to effectively present information to business leaders.
• Corporate Security experience is a plus.
• Security Clearance eligible.
• Experience in incident management and business continuity preferred.
• Certification or accreditation from a Risk or Security Management Association or governing body.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and conducts investigations related to both internal and external security issues, including but not limited to, theft of services and equipment i.e., piracy, the possession, use, or sale of illegal equipment; fraud, identity theft, credit card fraud, avoidance of payment; damage to property and assaults against Cox employees.
• Testifies in court or administrative hearings as required.
• Analyzes and evaluates investigative progress to assess priorities, leads, and predetermines goals and objectives.
• Participates in the identification of resources to support investigations.
• Develops, trains, and directs external security personnel within the organization or functional area.
• Establishes connections between suspects and other violators by linking evidence uncovered from various sources.
• Develops investigative strategy, interviews employees and vendors, obtain admissions, and documents investigation with evidence so that criminal and/or civil procedures are facilitated.
• Implements the policies, procedures and systems required to maintain and enhance the organizational mission.
• Interprets and applies laws, orders, rules, and regulations pertaining to enterprise policy and procedure.
• Collaborates with all company stakeholders including but not limited to Human Resources, legal, operations, etc.
• Maintains a liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to achieve maximum results and business support.
• Prepares clear, comprehensive, and cohesive investigative reports and statistical data in a timely manner.
• Reviews and analyzes functional business operations businesses and associated processes to identify security vulnerabilities and weaknesses to recommend strategies for prevention, mitigation, and recovery.
• Develops and presents training programs for employees, contractors, and temporary employees on a plethora of security-related topics, including but not limited to personal security, robbery, information security, due diligence, workplace violence, building access control, and BCP.
• Management of assigned equipment and property.

Benefits

• The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members.
• Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
• Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level