Physical Security Manager

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive physical security program across all Rhoads facilities in the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
• Conduct risk assessments related to facility access, property protection, and employee safety.
• Identify trends and develop corrective actions to reduce incidents and security risks.
• Manage access control systems, surveillance, alarm monitoring, and security vendor relationships.
• Establish and enforce site security protocols, visitor management processes, and asset protection measures.
• Partner with local, state, and federal law enforcement and emergency responders as needed.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Crisis Management Plan.
• Lead emergency preparedness planning, including evacuation plans, lockdown procedures, and business continuity coordination.
• Serve as a primary point of contact during security incidents, coordinating response efforts and post-incident investigations.
• Oversee incident reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Produce professional, expert, and grammatically correct reports summarizing findings and making recommendations for next steps.
• Participate in audits and inspections and lead corrective action follow-up.
• Independently manage and conduct comprehensive investigations into a variety of complex claims and allegations, such as workers' compensation, employee matters, and property theft.
• Conduct thorough interviews with witnesses, suspects, and other relevant parties using professional, proven interview techniques.
• Perform surveillance (stationary, mobile, or remote) as required, documenting all evidence with detailed date and time stamps.
• Collaborate with clients, law enforcement agencies, and regulators when necessary.
• Testify in court or at hearings if required.

Additional Duties As Assigned

• Manage and conduct comprehensive investigations into a variety of complex claims and allegations, such as workers' compensation, employee matters, and property theft.
• Conduct thorough interviews with witnesses, suspects, and other relevant parties using professional, proven interview techniques.
• Perform surveillance (stationary, mobile, or remote) as required, documenting all evidence with detailed date and time stamps.
• Collaborate with clients, law enforcement agencies, and regulators when necessary.
• Testify in court or at hearings if required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, criminal justice, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in physical security, law enforcement, investigations, and risk management (Prior law enforcement experience preferred).
• Demonstrative knowledge of workplace security standards, emergency response, and physical security practices.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Excellent judgement, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, construction, or multi-site environments.
• Certifications such as CPP (Certified Protection Professional) or PSP (Physical Security Professional) preferred.
• Experience working with union environments or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with access control systems, CCTV, and incident management software.