Site Security Manager - U.S. locations - (VAXCOM)

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Job Description:

Be part of a great team and play a leadership role in our mission to protect our customers' facilities, personnel, and operations! Our leaders are driven by performance excellence, personal integrity, and a commitment to the security mission.

Vaxcom Services LLC (a Parsons company) is looking for talented Site Security Managers to join our team! In this role you will get to lead the daily operations of a team of armed security officers at sensitive domestic U.S. sites.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Working closely with both the Program Security Manager and Deputy Program Security Manager to deliver quality security program results at your assigned facility.

• Leading/managing/oversing a large security team at a classified, sensitive facility according to Customer expectations and Statement of Work/Work Order.

• The ability to occasionally work nights, weekends, and holidays when needed.

• Managing your team who will control access to the facility by monitoring surveillance equipment, while ensuring all personnel entering the site have the proper credentials.

• Maintaining or overseeing maintenance of weekly operating schedules and provide after-hours emergency response as required.

• Overseeing responses to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents that may occur during the day or night.

• Overseeing the execution of the program management plan and Statement of Work/Work Order.

• Meeting or exceeding cost-saving/efficiency & operational goals while providing exceptional customer service.

• Providing technical guidance and oversight to subordinates within the work group according to customer requirements.

• Monitoring productivity and proficiency to ensure that completed assignments meet the Customer’s required quality standards, budgets, and procedures.

• Maintaining clear and concise work standards and goals, and provide training and development.

• Ensuring that personnel are thoroughly trained in and observe all safety measures related to their work area according to Customer requirements.

• Assuming regular armed Security Officer roles and responsibilities when required.

• Facilitating communication and acting as point of contact for security matters at the specific location.

• Responsible for coordinating communication between on-site security personnel, Program Management Office and Customer while ensuring compliance with security protocols, by actively monitoring site conditions, identifying potential risks, and facilitating timely responses to security incidents.

• Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly reports and communicating those metrics to your leadership.

• Supporting recruitment efforts when required.

• Performing other ad hoc responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• College/University degree or program certificate with three years security related experience; OR high school diploma with six years security related experience and/or training.

• Minimum of at least three years' experience in security management or program management, with a minimum of two years in a supervisory role within the government contracting/security sector.

• Proven track record in managing/leading security programs/projects, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and experience with advanced security technologies.

• Experience supporting government programs/contracts within the Intelligence Community (IC).

• Experience working in staffing, scheduling, and time and attendance reporting.

• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally, effectively, and successfully with individuals at all levels of an organization, building strong working relationships, and communicating with confidence and respect.

• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated proficiency and a working knowledge of company policies and procedures, and how to implement/apply them.

• Able to obtain required armed security licenses/certifications from the domestic location you are assigned to.

• Experience in providing mentoring/coaching in order to improve performance of those you manage/lead.

• First Aid, CPR, and AED qualified/certified upon starting the job.

• Must have an active and current TS/SCI with polygraph at the time of application.

• The ability to remain flexible, adaptable, and pivot when changes are identified and implemented that impact your facility/team/environment.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Best security practices as they relate to critical security infrastructure.

• Previous experience working with/managing a diverse workforce of government, contractor, and commercial employees.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Smartsheet.

• Experience in preparing reports and delivering both informal and formal briefings to a wide audience.

• Three years’ experience in either Law Enforcement, Department of Corrections, commercial security, or the United States Armed Forces.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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