Job Description

Corporate Security Operations Manager- Contract to Hire

Onsite Uptown Charlotte- 4 days a week - no exceptions

We are seeking a Corporate Security Operations Manager to lead physical security operations, workplace safety initiatives, emergency preparedness programs, and security technology platforms across a large national office footprint.

In this role, you will partner with Corporate Real Estate, HR, Legal, IT, and business leaders to protect employees, facilities, and company assets while driving continuous improvement in security operations and risk management programs.

Key Responsibilities

Security Technology

• Manage enterprise-wide access control, intrusion alarm, and CCTV systems across multiple locations.
• Lead security technology deployments, upgrades, and new office build-outs.
• Coordinate with landlords and property management teams to streamline access control solutions and badge integration.

Investigations & Threat Management

• Conduct and lead investigations involving security incidents, workplace violence concerns, and other threats.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans.
• Monitor emerging threats, regulatory developments, and industry best practices to strengthen security programs.

Policy, Compliance & Risk Management

• Support the development and maintenance of security policies, standards, and workplace violence prevention programs.
• Conduct physical security assessments, audits, and risk reviews.
• Track remediation efforts and ensure identified vulnerabilities are addressed.

Emergency Preparedness

• Maintain and enhance Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) across all office locations.
• Manage AED and First Aid programs, including vendor coordination, equipment deployment, maintenance, and training.
• Develop and deliver employee security awareness and emergency response training.

Vendor & Protective Services Management

• Oversee security guard vendors, including selection, scheduling, performance management, and service delivery.
• Support executive protection initiatives and special security assignments as needed.
• Manage relationships with external security providers and consultants.

Reporting & Collaboration

• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations on security metrics, incidents, and trends.
• Collaborate with business leaders and stakeholders to foster a strong culture of workplace safety and security.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of corporate security operations or physical security management experience.
• Experience leading investigations involving security incidents and workplace violence concerns.
• Strong knowledge of access control, intrusion detection, and CCTV systems.
• Experience with security risk assessments, compliance programs, and policy development.
• Demonstrated success managing security vendors and emergency preparedness programs.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPP, PSP, or similar security certification.
• Prior law enforcement or corporate investigations experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, and workplace violence prevention frameworks.
• Experience leveraging security analytics and technology to improve operational effectiveness.
• Leadership experience managing teams, vendors, or security service providers across multiple locations.

What We're Looking For

• Strategic yet hands-on security leader.
• Strong investigator and problem solver.
• Experience supporting distributed office environments.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive security initiatives across the organization.
• Passion for creating safe, secure, and resilient workplaces.

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