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Physical Security Safeguard Manager

Portland General Electric
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

Manager, Executive Protection/7362

Grade 9/EX

M2 – Manager

Career Level Summary

  • Manages professional employees and/or supervisors
  • Is accountable for the performance and results of a team
  • Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges
  • Decisions are guided by policies, resources and business plan; receives moderate guidance from manager
  • Provides subject matter guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers

Security Staff Management Ensures the safety and security of key PGE members by coordinating resources to minimize risks and ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Conducts surveys to assess potential threats or hazards that may compromise the safety of officers and the CEO, including physical threats and operational vulnerabilities such as security protocols and emergency response measures. Plans future site visits, organizing logistics for various sites and events to ensure a secure and efficient environment. The planning process will address all aspects related to the physical locality, including the movement of individuals in and out of the site, as well as the site and event surroundings. Additionally, preparation for emergencies and other contingencies will be a key focus. Oversees the secure transportation of key members, including acting as the primary driver. Coordination with internal staff and security contractors will be essential to support security principles.

Security Leadership Manages the design and implementation of security and protection practices. Manages incidence response. Ensures collaboration with appropriate state, local and federal authorities. Manages the implementation of process improvements and best practices.

Internal and External Relations May represent the company in formal security briefings, deliberations, conferences or negotiations to influence security policies, objectives and regulations so that security systems may be applied to greater advantage. Liaising with law enforcement and external protection details as necessary.

Resourcing Oversees resourcing decisions and planning for team; partners with HR in the definition of jobs, recruitment, evaluation and selection processes.

Professional Development Reviews organizational development needs and training strategies to determine required learning and development outcomes for the team; provides guidance in the creation of development plans; monitors ongoing progress, provides coaching and mentoring and provides feedback; completes annual performance management reviews.

Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, law enforcement, IT or other related field or equivalent experience.

Experience Prefer eight or more years in security, regulatory compliance, or a related field, including at least three years in a leadership role (formal or informal). Must have a law enforcement background with tactical expertise, as well as proficiency in tactical driving. Strong collaboration skills are necessary to effectively coordinate with law enforcement agencies and other security teams.

Functional Competencies

Advanced knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures and strategies to promote effective security operations for the protection of personnel, property, assets and/or material

Advanced knowledge of the NERC CIP reliability standards, regulations and requirements

Intermediate skills in administering a security management system, including physical access control protocols

Advanced knowledge of law enforcement practices and methodologies as applied to security-related activities

Advanced knowledge of tactical expertise, including threat assessment and crisis response.

Proficiency in tactical driving, including evasive and defensive driving techniques.

General Competencies

Advanced analytical thinking skills

Expert decision-making skills

Expert diplomacy skills

Advanced enterprise/business awareness skills

Advanced organization and prioritization skills

Expert influence skills

Intermediate organization management skills

Advanced skills in problem solving

Intermediate resource management skills

Intermediate written and oral communication skills

Leader Practices

Drives Results

Plans and Aligns

Decision Quality

Drives Engagement

Courage

Cognitive Level

Substantial:

Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).

Physical and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive

(uncheck any that do not apply)

☒ Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

☒ Ability to follow accuracy standards

☒ Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

☒ Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment

☒ Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress

☒ Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

☒ Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback

☒ Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement

☒ Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks

☒ Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization

☒ Demonstrates sound memory

☒ Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Schedule/ Attendance

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☒ Ability to work long hours

☒ Ability to work a variable schedule

☒ Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather

☒ Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance [for part-time positions, change to part-time attendance]

☐ Ability to work shift schedule

☒ Ability to work on-call schedule

Physical Capabilities

(check all that apply)

☒ Does the job require a valid driver’s license?

☐ No

☒ Yes

☒ Driving/travel/commute

☒ Daily within service territory

☒ Frequently (at least once a week or more)

☐ Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)

☒ Overnight outside the service territory

☐ Frequently (at least once a week or more)

☒ Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)

☒ Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

☒ Lifting/pushing/pulling (check appropriate weight):

☐ Up to 10 lb

☐ Up to 50 lb

☒ More than 50 lb

☒ Carrying (check appropriate weight):

☐ Up to 10 lb

☐ Up to 50 lb

☒ More than 50 lb

☒ Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats); check all that apply:

☒ Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs and high buildings)

☐ Confined spaces

☒ Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)

☒ Stairs (over 10 steps)

☐ Ladders (over 10 rungs)

Environment - Indoor/Outdoor

(check all that apply)

☒ Office environment

☒ Plant environment

☒ Field environment

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.

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