Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as onsite. The successful candidate is expected to report to their assigned GM worksite, five days per week and to respond to the site in the event of an emergency after hours, on weekend or holidays.
The Role
As a Site Security Leader, you will be responsible for leading security and fire protection activities at your assigned worksite including implementation of Global Security policies and standards, oversight of contract security services and quality assurance. As part of your role, you will conduct onsite risk assessments, advise site leadership and Global Security on security and fire protection issues, and implement risk mitigation measures in a timely basis. You will be the designated security lead for the site’s Emergency Response Coordination Team (ERCT) and will facilitate emergency response exercises and lead after action reviews following significant incidents and emergencies.
Position Summary
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Provide strategic direction and oversight to contracted site security leader and team.
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Provide quality assurance support (to include quality audits) and ensure compliance with GM Global Security Manual and site specific Standard Operating Procedures.
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Provide support and guidance to local site operations and leadership to ensure effective implementation of security and fire protection measures.
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Maintain regular communication with GM site leadership and stakeholders (including but not limited to Site Director, HR/LR Director, Manufacturing Engineering, Workplace Safety, Facilities, etc.) regarding security and fire protection compliance and other emerging issues.
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Initiate continuous improvement activities to ensure high quality and cost-effective security and fire protection services are provided to assigned site.
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Partner with GM Security Technology team to identify opportunities for security system upgrades based on lifecycle, risk reduction and efficiency.
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Ensure adequate security staffing is in place to mitigate risk and comply with minimum GM requirements. Research and make recommendations on the implementation of best practices and other key initiatives.
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Complete site security vulnerability assessments and ensure appropriate communication to leadership to support compliance and risk reduction.
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Provide recommendations on security and fire related operations, policy, and technology applications to GM site leadership and Global Security.
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Assure all incidents are reported, documented, and communicated in accordance with procedures.
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Conduct after action reviews following significant incidents, identify incident trends and ensure appropriate corrective action is communicated, tracked and completed.
Required Qualifications
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5 years of progressively responsible, security related experience with a demonstrated understanding of security operations (to include threat and risk management, workplace violence prevention, security and fire technology, and quality assurance for contracted services).
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Working knowledge of video surveillance systems, access control and security systems.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to build trust and effectively communicate across levels and functions.
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Excellent analytical, planning, organizational and project management skills.
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Ability to facilitate and support implementation of corporate policies and best practices for security, fire prevention, and related policies.
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Ability to assist in facilitating progressive change.
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Ability to act decisively in emergency situations.
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Capable of physically responding to emergency situations.
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Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and utilize sound judgment.
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Proficient with Microsoft programs.
Preferred Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, college and/or equivalent.
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Degree in security, fire protection or a related field.
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Supervisory or leadership experience.
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Experience or working knowledge of manufacturing and warehousing operations.
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Avigilon and Lenel experience.
