Physical Security Manager

Strategy and program management

- Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive physical security program for all company facilities, including power plants, substations, and corporate offices.

- Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential threats and weaknesses. Use this data to recommend and implement mitigation strategies.

- Create and manage the physical security budget, including procurement and resource allocation for security initiatives.

- Lead the selection, design, installation, and maintenance of physical security systems, such as physical access control (PACS), video surveillance, and intrusion detection.

Compliance and regulations

- Ensure full compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to physical security, including NERC CIP-006 (Physical Security of BES Cyber Systems) and CIP-014 (Physical Security).

- Prepare for and support internal and external security audits by regulatory bodies such as NERC, FERC, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

- Create, review, and maintain meticulous documentation of all security policies, procedures, incidents, and corrective actions.

Incident response, training, and operations

- Oversee the daily operations of physical security across the organization, including managing secure operations environments, contracted security guard services, security personnel, and vendors.

- Develop and manage incident response and crisis management plans for physical security breaches, natural disasters, or other emergencies.

- Coordinate and engage with law enforcement, regulatory authorities, and other external agencies during investigations, emergency situations, and educational engagements for critical assets within all communities that AECC serves.

- Manage protective security services for executive leadership and events as needed.

- Establish scheduled training using Internal procedures and external parties, to create identified, repeatable practices for personnel awareness and reaction. (ie.. Active Shooter, civil unrest, personal protection, workplace violence, geo-related awareness, etc.)

Leadership and team management

- Manage and train a team of corporate response personnel, contractors, and vendors. This includes setting expectations, providing ongoing training, and ensuring compliance with all company policies.

- Promote a strong security culture through company-wide security awareness training for all employees.

- In-depth knowledge of physical and electronic security standards, technologies, and best practices.

- Expertise in NERC CIP standards and how they relate to physical and electronic security systems.

- Strong understanding of security systems integration, including access control, video management, and alarm systems.

- The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.

- Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

- Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.

- Maintain awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations from various regulatory entities, internal policies, procedures, and directives. Ensure ongoing monitoring and timely incorporation of any changes to maintain adherence to compliance standards.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Minimum Qualifications

- A bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., computer science, criminal investigation, psychology, engineering) or security-related field is often preferred. Significant experience (typically 5+ years) in security management, law enforcement, or related role within a critical infrastructure environment.

- Proven leadership experience managing security personnel, both internal and contracted.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team management skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess risks and develop mitigation strategies.

- Integrity and professionalism when handling sensitive information.

- Ability to work in a high-stakes environment with strict attention to detail and compliance.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certifications related to NERC compliance, such as CIP training, may also be required.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Professional security certifications such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) are highly desirable.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Periodically exposed to such elements as noise, intermittent standing, walking, occasionally pushing, carrying, or lifting; but none are present to the extent of being disagreeable.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions, risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Moderate diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which are not as varied as those positions with high-level diversity and decision-making.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequently required to stand, walk; and occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; and depth perception.

Benefits

- 100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan

- 401(k) with 3% Dollar-for Dollar Company Match

- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

- 9 Paid holidays

- 2 Floating holidays

- Educational assistance

- Paid time off accrual

- Short-term disability

- Long-term disability

- Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Should you elect to apply for this position, AECC/AECI will review your qualifications. If after reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants, your skills and credentials meet our needs, someone from our organization may contact you. Please be advised that the time required to complete the applicant review process typically takes between 30 and 90 days but could extend beyond that. Once the position has been filled, all applicants will be notified via email.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other protected category.

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