Security Manager (Cape Canaveral)

About the role

As Security Manager, you will oversee all physical security operations for Stoke’s Cape Canaveral facilities, including Port Canaveral. You will also develop and implement site-specific security strategies, manage contracted security personnel, and coordinate with various government and military entities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all physical security operations for Stoke’s Cape Canaveral facilities
• Develop and implement site-specific security strategies aligned with corporate security policies
• Maintain security plans, post orders, procedures, and operating instructions
• Conduct periodic security risk assessments and vulnerability reviews
• Oversee day-to-day security operations and site access control
• Monitor security incidents and coordinate response activities
• Manage contracted security service providers and guard force personnel
• Oversee vessel security plans for maritime assets
• Coordinate and manage flight and test exclusion areas that extend into public spaces
• Review staffing plans, schedules, training records, and incident reporting
• Serve as the primary security liaison with Department of Defense organizations, law enforcement agencies, port authorities, and emergency management organizations
• Coordinate with federal & military entities including Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) Security Forces, Patrick Space Force Base (PSFB) Security Forces, NASA Protective Services, United States Coast Guard (USCG), and Emergency Response Teams
• Support site emergency preparedness and response planning
• Develop and deliver security awareness training
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in physical security, law enforcement, military security, industrial security, or related field
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing security personnel or security programs
• Experience managing contract guard force operations
• Experience with enterprise access control and video surveillance systems
• Strong incident management and investigation skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances if necessary
• Valid state security officer license, or eligibility to obtain one
• Valid driver's license
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to routinely walk, patrol, and inspect large industrial, manufacturing, launch, and test facilities, including climbing stairs, ladders, and elevated platforms
• Ability to work in outdoor and industrial environments, including construction zones and marine environments in varying weather conditions, and while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies anywhere on site, including working extended hours, nights, weekends, and launch/test operations as required
• Ability to hold and maintain a Federal DBIDS including ability to pass USSF background check for Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
• Ability to hold and maintain a TWIC card
• Willing to relocate to Cape Canaveral, FL

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace, defense, launch operations, manufacturing, critical infrastructure, or maritime experience
• Experience operating within federal or military environments
• Experience supporting government customers and regulatory agencies
• Security certifications such as PSP (Physical Security Professional), CPP (Certified Protection Professional), ASIS certifications, FEMA Incident Command certifications
• Secret (or higher) security clearance level