Area Security Manager

About the role

At Trulieve, we strive to bring our patients the relief they need in products they can trust. Our plants are hand-grown in carefully controlled environments designed to minimize unwanted chemicals and pests, keeping the cultivation process as natural as possible every step of the way. The Area Security Manager (ASM) provides best-in-class management, security service and support to each operational and support function for every location in their assigned area, ensuring the protection of the company’s most valuable assets—its employees. This role reports to the Director of Security for the Southwest, Northeast, or Southeast region.

Responsibilities

Management and Leadership

• Coordinate regularly with the Director of Security to plan, task, manage, report, investigate, and resolve directives and objectives.
• Coordinate scheduled inspections and audits monthly and quarterly as required by compliance and internal standards.
• Coordinate with staff to support security directives across retail, state production, cultivation, and corporate partners.
• Support leaders unilaterally and support their initiatives.
• Monitor policies and rules and provide operational oversight to proactively plan, formulate, and configure area security dynamics.
• Conduct operational reviews with the Director of Security as scheduled.
• Conduct one-to-one mentorship and guidance with staff monthly.
• Author investigative summaries and other documents as needed in the fulfillment of assigned duties.
• Provide training, expectations, feedback, and performance reviews of security staff.
• Collaborate and communicate with peers in other divisions within the company.

Administrative and Operations

• Maintain accountability of administrative reports and review regularly.
• Review all processes regularly for effectiveness and recommend changes when appropriate.
• Manage processes that complement regional or national objectives.
• Establish regular communication with plant and site managers to establish threat awareness and the use of training plans.
• Manage and review complex events and operations to ensure continuity of operations.
• Lead security investigations in conjunction with the Director of Security.
• Frequently communicate with the Director of Security to provide incident reports, briefings, and after-action recommendations to leadership.

Security Management

• Be knowledgeable and proficient with security-based systems deployed in the assigned area.
• Manage each discipline of security to achieve security-driven results aligned with company and department objectives.
• Manage the Director of Security’s vision and intent on a regional and national scale.
• Be proficient in respective elements of scope and duties.
• Train staff on security protocols (SOPs) and guidelines for each office, including access control standards and policies, visitor management, event security, incident response, security guard operations, technical security solutions, and emergency preparedness training for staff.
• Manage security and threat management programs to support the safety and well-being of employees and physical assets.
• Manage relationships with local resources and stakeholders and understand the nuances of working with security partners at every level of security operations.
• Be involved in the hiring and retention of employees who meet or exceed security standards.
• Assume responsibility for the Director of Security in their absence.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
• Government or private-sector security management certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2+ years of corporate security experience; law enforcement and/or military experience included.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and complete directives as assigned.
• Solid knowledge of risk assessment methodologies.
• Basic project management skills with ability to achieve results.
• Strong presence and relationship-building skills; effective at building trust.
• Experience with budget planning and fiscal management.
• Experience with conflict resolution and de-escalation.
• Experience with complex problem solving and being detail oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong leadership skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb a ladder and work from a safe, elevated platform.
• Ability to work in inclement weather including excessive heat and cold from time to time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to possess a valid driver’s license for the state of employment.
• Ability to bend, squat, and raise arms to work in tight spaces from time to time.
• Ability to read and write the English language.
• Ability to work unusual or off hours from time to time, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• May be required to pass specialty trainings.