Campus Security Manager

Securitas Security Services•Santa Clara, CA

6h•$115,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Site Security Manager (SSM) is the day-to-day manager of a 24/7 datacenter physical security operations team, supporting a client’s datacenter or other critical facility. Reporting to a Campus Security Manager, the SSM builds and leads a cohesive, high-performing team that provides a safe, secure, and compliant environment while meeting client expectations. The role also collaborates with campus security leaders to maintain consistent security standards and may provide leadership coverage at other assigned campus or regional sites as needed. The SSM directly manages security personnel, ensures staffing coverage and operational continuity, and partners with local leadership on recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and employee development. The manager coaches and mentors team members, sets expectations, and handles performance management and corrective actions in accordance with company policy. The role works closely with client leadership across business groups and communicates professionally with clients and internal partners, including through meetings and presentations. Responsibilities also include enforcing security policies and procedures, monitoring performance and metrics, identifying risks or gaps, and driving corrective actions and continuous improvement. The SSM maintains documentation, logs, and reports; oversees site security systems; and supports audits, inspections, and compliance activities. The position requires discretion with sensitive information, escalation of significant events and risks, promotion of safe work practices, and support for additional operational needs as they arise. The role operates in a 24/7 security environment and requires a flexible schedule that may include evenings, overnight work, weekends, and holidays. Work may take place outdoors, in inclement weather, or in environments requiring protective gear and heightened safety awareness. Physical requirements include sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods (up to 12 miles per shift), climbing stairs, and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Associate degree.
At least 6 years of relevant experience in the security industry, including at least 3 years managing people.
Hands-on experience with security technologies such as CCTV, access control systems, incident management tools, and video surveillance platforms.
Practical proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Reliable means of communication and transportation to travel to and from work.
Legal authorization to work in the country where the position is located.
Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English and a common local language where applicable.
Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to meet and continue to meet applicable security officer licensing requirements under local, county, and state laws and regulations.
At least 18 years old.
Willingness to complete pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug screening.
Physical ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods (up to 12 miles/19 km per shift), climb stairs, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds (11 kg).

Nice To Haves

Experience leading teams in a security and/or datacenter environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the on-site security team and oversee day-to-day security operations in a 24/7 environment.
Directly manage administrative officers, responders, control room staff, and other security personnel; maintain staffing coverage and operational continuity.
Partner with local leadership on recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and employee development.
Coach and mentor team members, set expectations, and manage performance and corrective actions in line with company policy.
Work with client leadership across multiple business groups to support site operations.
Ensure compliance with security policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines.
Monitor site performance and key metrics, identify risks or security gaps, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
Maintain required documentation, logs, and reports.
Oversee on-site security systems, including access control, CCTV, and incident management tools.
Support audits, inspections, and other compliance activities.
Communicate professionally with clients and internal partners, including leading meetings and presentations.
Escalate significant events and risks as needed, promote safe work practices, and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Collaborate with campus security leaders to maintain consistent security standards and provide leadership coverage at other assigned sites within the campus or region when needed.
Support additional operational needs as they arise.