Manager, Global Security – Emergency Preparedness

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the global security strategy, standards, policies, and governance framework.

• Establish security objectives across the enterprise, along with key performance indicators and reporting mechanisms.

• Define security requirements and minimum standards for global facilities and operations.

• Present significant security risks, trends, and mitigation suggestions to senior leadership.

• Conduct physical security risk assessments, threat analyses, and vulnerability reviews.

• Create methodologies for risk prioritization and strategies for mitigation.

• Collaborate with site and regional leaders to execute corrective actions and initiatives aimed at risk reduction.

• Develop and maintain global emergency preparedness standards, procedures, and response protocols.

• Establish governance and oversight for site emergency response plans.

• Coordinate the review and validation of emergency response plans.

• Provide leadership during major security incidents, emergencies, and business disruptions.

• Engage in crisis management teams and support enterprise response activities.

• Oversee post-incident reviews, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and lessons learned.

• Develop protocols for escalation and communication regarding significant events.

• Assist in investigations related to security breaches, workplace violence, theft, vandalism, and other serious incidents.

• Create and manage workplace violence prevention programs and response protocols.

• Lead campaigns for security awareness and training programs.

• Design, coordinate, and assess emergency response drills, tabletop exercises, and crisis simulations.

• Develop training materials, guidance documents, and resources for preparedness.

• Evaluate and recommend physical security systems and technologies, including access control, visitor management, surveillance, alarm monitoring, and threat detection.

• Monitor program performance through metrics, audits, dashboards, and benchmarking.

• Supervise third-party security providers, consultants, and service partners.

• Support budgeting, resource planning, and strategic investments.

• Collaborate with leaders in Operations, Facilities, Human Resources, IT, Supply Chain, and EHS&S.

• Conduct program audits, assessments, and management reviews.

• Drive initiatives for continuous improvement that enhance organizational resilience and operational reliability.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, Occupational Safety, Risk Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Military Science, or a related field.

• One or more of the following certifications/training: Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Associate Emergency Manager (AEM), Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, Incident Command System (ICS), and National Incident Management System (NIMS) training.

• 8–12 years of progressive experience in physical security, emergency management, risk management, law enforcement, military operations, industrial safety, or related fields.

• At least 5 years of leadership experience in support of multi-site, regional, or global operations.

• Experience in developing and managing enterprise security and/or emergency preparedness programs.

• Experience in conducting security risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and planning for mitigation.

• Experience in leading emergency response exercises, drills, and preparedness initiatives.

• Experience in influencing and collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Experience supporting operations in manufacturing, laboratory, distribution, logistics, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or industrial sectors.

• Preferred experience in supporting global operations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

• Preferred experience in integrating security, crisis management, business continuity, and emergency preparedness programs.

• Preferred experience in managing security service providers and contracted security personnel.

• Preferred experience in utilizing security technology platforms, analytics tools, and incident management systems.

• Knowledge of physical security systems and program management.

• Knowledge of security risk assessment methodologies and threat analysis.

• Knowledge of emergency preparedness, emergency response, and crisis management principles.

• Knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS) and emergency management frameworks.

• Knowledge of workplace violence prevention and threat assessment practices.

• Knowledge of business continuity and organizational resilience concepts.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to security and emergency preparedness.

• Knowledge of manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, logistics, and industrial operating environments.

• Skills in strategic planning, program development, risk analysis, mitigation planning, crisis leadership, project management, data analysis, budget management, change management, training facilitation, presentation delivery, and vendor management.

• Ability to translate complex risks into actionable business solutions, influence without direct authority, remain composed during emergencies, analyze incidents, and communicate effectively with employees, leadership teams, regulators, and external agencies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Learning experiences to support career growth and success.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Wellness programs.

• Health savings accounts.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• 401(k) plan with company match.

• Employee stock purchase program.

• 11 paid holidays.

• 18 PTO days annually.

• Volunteer time off.

• 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave).