Regional Security Manager - Southeast Region

Travel Requirement: Yes (up to 50%)

Teleworking: Yes

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt – Salary

Pay: Est. 85K Annually

Pay is based on numerous factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 

Position Description:

This is a remote position requiring frequent travel to all sites across multiple states. The Regional Security Manager oversees armed security operations for a USCIS government contract, ensuring compliance, daily customer communication, and effective operational and personnel management across multiple states. This demanding, remote role requires significant travel and proven managerial experience on large domestic security programs, particularly with personnel issues and security equipment like magnetometers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee security operations and personnel at approximately 15 US Government sites across multiple states, supporting the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) contract.
• Manage a team of approximately 30 licensed armed security guards (two guards per location) providing staffing, screening, access control, facility checks, incident response, and reporting.
• Ensure all security services are delivered in strict adherence to contract requirements, applicable law, and Agency Security Classification (ASC) security requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer, maintaining daily communication and providing accurate, timely operational and incident reporting.
• Directly manage, supervise, and lead the team of armed security personnel.
• Handle all on-site personnel issues, including disciplinary actions, performance reviews, and shift management (scheduling, call-outs, time-off requests).
• Collaborate closely with Human Resources and Recruiting on all employee matters, including staffing, onboarding, and disciplinary actions.
• Coordinate and assist with the onboarding process for new hires, including uniform distribution.
• Ensure all personnel maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements, including the proper licensure and compliance of security and firearms licenses.
• Verify the proper maintenance, calibration, and operational use of all security equipment, demonstrating expertise in the use and operation of walk-through magnetometers and hand-held detection wands.
• Ensure security procedures, post orders, and emergency response plans are current, understood, and followed by all personnel.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant security experience, with at least three (3) years of security management experience overseeing large domestic security programs, preferably for a government contract.
• Prior experience as a licensed security guard is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing security operations involving walk-through magnetometers and hand-held detection wands, including calibration procedures.
• Previous experience supporting a US Government contract, with familiarity with the operational environment of agencies like U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) is highly desirable.
• Exceptional leadership, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage personnel remotely across multiple locations and states.
• Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive background check and maintain any required security clearance.
• Possess a valid driver's license and be able to travel frequently and on short notice.

Work Environment:

Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Physical Requirements:

Employees may be required to remain in a stationary position, stand, push, pull, climb, kneel, crawl, balance, squat, bend, and reach during shifts. Employees may be also required to use gear to move items around, including, but not limited to, carts and dollies. Employees may also be occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 49 pounds. 

GardaWorld Federal Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.