Security Operations Manager (PENA)

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Security Operations Manager? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PENA team today!

Responsibilities

: Will Downey

Our Mission: Create Technologies That Move Us

Job Summary:

Panasonic Energy is seeking a highly skilled Security Operations Manager to join our Security & Resilience team. Based in either the Reno, Nevada area or the Kansas City, Kansas area, this key role will focus on supporting security managers across multiple company locations. The Security Operations Manager will be responsible for auditing contracted guard force operations, ensuring continuity in physical security measures, testing for vulnerabilities, and assisting in the creation and updating of security policies and procedures. Additionally, this role may serve as a stand-in for security management during extended absences, ensuring seamless operations and the ongoing protection of our facilities.

Essential Duties:

• Provide direct support to security managers at various company locations, ensuring consistency and excellence in security operations across all sites.
• Audit and evaluate contracted guard force operations, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring compliance with company standards and contractual obligations.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on physical security measures, identifying potential weaknesses and recommending corrective actions.
• Ensure continuity in physical security operations by coordinating efforts and standardizing procedures across multiple locations.
• Assist in the creation, review, and updating of security policies and procedures, ensuring they align with industry best practices and evolving threats.
• Stand in for security management during extended absences, overseeing day-to-day security operations, and addressing any immediate security concerns.
• Support the execution of large-scale security projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to project goals and budgets.
• Assist with planning and coordinating security for special events, ensuring all necessary precautions and protocols are in place.
• Monitor and analyze security incident reports, ensuring thorough investigation and follow-up on any breaches or incidents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to enhance the organization's overall security posture.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Qualifications

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, or a related field; equivalent experience in security operations may be considered.
• 5-10 years of experience in security operations, physical security management, or a related field, with a demonstrated ability to manage and support security teams.
• Proven experience in conducting security audits, vulnerability assessments, and incident investigations.
• Strong knowledge of physical security systems, access controls, and best practices in guarding operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with security personnel, management, and external partners.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and updating security policies and procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond to security incidents and operational challenges promptly and effectively.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support security operations across various company locations.
• Proficiency in using security management software and tools for incident reporting, auditing, and risk assessment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in managing contracted security guard forces and overseeing large-scale security projects.
• Certification such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), or other relevant security certifications.
• Experience in planning and coordinating security for large events or high-profile gatherings, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

Physical Demands:

Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)

• Sit: 40%
• Walk: 30%
• Stand: 20%
• Lift: 10%

Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

• Up to 10 lbs.: Not Required
• Up to 20 lbs.: Not Required
• Up to 35 lbs.: Not Required
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required

About Us:

Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) is collaborating with Tesla at a massive battery factory near Reno, Nevada which is known for its quality of life and expansive outdoor adventures. Panasonic's role at the Gigafactory is to manufacture and supply cylindrical lithium-ion cells to Tesla for their electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

Over the past few years, the Gigafactory has grown to the largest lithium-ion battery factory in the world. Together with our partner Tesla, we continue to revolutionize the lithium-ion battery space and accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy and transportation.

Our mission at PENA is to make the vision of affordable Electric Vehicles a reality by producing the world's safest, high quality, and lowest cost batteries. Through this effort we will create a clean energy society and our products will change society's use of and perceptions of electric power.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required. Panasonic Energy of North America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy of North America.

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