Regional Security Manager

Job Description : REGIONAL SECURITY MANAGER ZAMBIA Regional Security Manager provides expertise in applying system security component best practices and standards related to information security, physical security and security auditing. Full Job Description The Regional Security Manager provides representation of Goldview Security Limited (Global) and its workplace security programs to an assigned region and businesses. This role serves as a trusted subject matter expert and the primary point of contact for business partners in identifying security program enhancement opportunities, solving for physical security gaps, implementing Global Security initiatives, and addressing all security related matters through collaboration within the assigned region. This regional role has high visibility to senior leadership at multiple locations and must be able to demonstrate a confident and professional demeanor in a complex and demanding work environment. This Regional Security Manager position supports company locations in the Provinces and reports directly to the Country Security Manager. The incumbent will proactively collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams at multiple sites to effectively plan for and implement security enhancements and other workplace security projects and initiatives. The position will build and maintain solid internal partnerships with key stakeholders, to include Human Resources, Environmental/Health/Safety, Information Technology, and Plant Operations, and be a representative of the company. The incumbent must be located within the assigned region or willing to relocate to the Provinces concerned in order to provide a regular on-site presence. This will be a flexible working environment with most of the time spent at the various business locations. Primary Responsibilities: ? · Coordinate and lead the service-oriented activities of on-site third-party security service providers by managing relationships, overseeing service agreements, and proactively seeking opportunities for performance improvement. · Champion physical security enhancements, drive a security-awareness culture, and oversee security-related initiatives by ensuring execution of strategy in collaboration with Country Security leadership. · Respond to security incidents, conduct root-cause investigations, document incidents with recommendations for improvements. · Oversee regional implementation of the corporate Workplace Violence Intervention and Prevention Program, and serve as a member of the Threat Management Team. · Conduct time-sensitive and confidential investigations in partnership with corporate and/or local stakeholders. · Maintain operational readiness and effectiveness of physical security systems, and ancillary components. · Manage projects of varying degrees of complexity, scope, and objectives within the region and as may be assigned outside of primary area of responsibility by working with internal clients and external resources. · Support the review, development, and execution of Standard Operating Procedures, Crisis Management Response plans, Site Security Plans, and Post Orders. · Develop and administer methods for measuring efficiency and effectiveness of security operations with a continuous improvement mindset. · Conduct assessments and audits to identify opportunities for risk-mitigation improvements and Policy compliance. · Foster relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and security industry peers within the region. · Serve as a Country security representative on site, regional or corporate committees and working groups. · Provide security-related subject matter expertise in response to critical incidents as a member of the sites’ Incident Management Team. · Assist in addressing and coordinating additional security needs in support of special events or conditions. · Regular travel to sites to maintain a consistent presence and vigilant evaluation of security program performance. · Assist in conceptual security system designs for new construction or upgrades at existing facilities and oversee vendors during installation and implementation. · Capable of being flexible to take on other security-related responsibilities, temporarily or permanently, as may be directed. Required Qualifications: · 5+ years’ experience in security program management in the private and/or public sector overseeing security risk management, asset protection, threat management, or security operations using a risk-mitigation based approach · Bachelor’s degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant academic field (Business, Criminal Justice, Security Management, Homeland Security, etc.). Significant, directly relevant work experience may be considered as a substitute for a degree. · Experience collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams to effectively plan for and implement physical security enhancements and other workplace security projects and initiatives · Experience implementing and cost-effectively managing physical security programs · Functional knowledge of physical security technology systems such as electronic access control and video management platforms, crisis communication systems, and other related systems, technologies, and hardware. · Demonstrated experience in managing projects and third-party service providers, such as physical security upgrades and integrators/installers, guard force operations, and security consultants. · Experience developing and/or conducting Security Risk Assessments and Security Compliance Audits · Experience implementing and overseeing a Workplace Violence Prevention program · Able to travel 75% of time with infrequent overnight stays Preferred Qualifications: · Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or willingness to obtain certification within 12 months · Experience in a high volume, multi-site, heavy-manufacturing environment · Former law enforcement and/or military service with transferable experience to private-sector security program management · In-depth experience with physical security technology systems that would include integration, implementation, design, and administration. · Functional knowledge of IT network infrastructure as it pertains to supporting physical security technologies · Experience and/or certifications in Crisis Management, Emergency Management and Incident Command Who Are you? · You cultivate meaningful business partnerships. · You influence through superior interpersonal skills so outcomes are desired. · You openly own your mistakes in a completely transparent communication style. · You are mission focused and task oriented in a collaborative way. · You are an independent, self-starter that thrives as being a member of a team to complete big-picture objectives. · You are detailed-oriented without getting lost in the weeds. · You are a good follower, which has made you a better leader. · You’re decisive, analytical, thoughtful and find ways to improve every day. · You believe respect is earned and you can only make a good first impression once. · You can process ambiguity by proactively asking the right questions. · You thrive on challenges because you have exceptional problem-solving skills.

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