MGR SECURITY 2 - FORCE PROTECTION

About the role

Ingalls Shipbuilding is seeking a highly qualified Manager 2 to lead and oversee industrial force protection and uniformed security operations across the facility. This senior management position is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of personnel, assets, and operations through effective policy development, emergency management, and strategic coordination with internal and external partners. The successful candidate will be accountable for the leadership, performance, and compliance of three shifts of represented security guards and shift captains, as well as the overall security of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development, revision, and implementation of policies and procedures governing all Ingalls Security operations
• Manage and optimize staffing across three shifts to ensure uninterrupted 24/7 protection
• Lead coordinated responses to emergency incidents with timely communication to leadership and stakeholders
• Oversee force-protection components of special event planning, including traffic and parking operations
• Collaborate with internal departments and interagency partners to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential high risk events or disruptions
• Coordinate large scale emergency responses with local, state, and federal agencies
• Serve in designated Incident Command roles during critical events
• Administer required training, certification, and compliance programs for security personnel
• Ensure all security functions adhere to union rules, bargaining unit procedures, and established labor agreements
• Additional common management responsibilities as listed in Shipbuilding Management Charter 0001 within command media (SBMC 0001)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and 6 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and 4 years of relevant experience
• A combination of completed education and experience may be used in lieu of degree
• Must be able to obtain Security Clearance if selected
• Must be a currently active Ingalls Shipbuilding Employee

Required skills and experience

• Extensive knowledge of industrial uniformed security operations and force protection practices
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of leadership, Navy personnel, contractors, and represented employees
• Experience in emergency management, incident command structures, and interagency coordination
• Proven ability to develop policies and manage compliance-driven operational processes
• Strong capability in overseeing complex staffing schedules and continuous protection operations

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
• On-site health centers
• Tele-medicine
• Wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Savings plan options (401K)
• Financial education and planning tools
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Shift: 1st