Security Program Manager

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is the global leader in protective services, delivering specialized guarding, advanced technology solutions, and comprehensive risk management to clients across a wide range of industries. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to help make your world a safer place. Backed by a legacy of trust, innovation, and global expertise, we provide tailored security solutions that combine cutting-edge technology with outstanding service.

We are seeking a Security Program Manager to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of security programs that safeguard critical data center facilities, assets, personnel, and information. This role is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of physical security and compliance, while supporting operational efficiency and business continuity. The Security Program Manager will collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and external stakeholders to mitigate risks, manage large-scale security projects, and ensure adherence to regulatory, contractual, and corporate requirements. This hybrid position requires regular travel to client facilities in and around the Columbus, OH area.

Benefits:

• We believe in investing in our people. When you join Securitas, you’ll receive:
• ✔ Competitive Salary: $125,000 Annually

✔ Monthly Vehicle Allowance: $500.00

✔ Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 10 accrued vacation days, 4 personal holidays, 6 sick days
• Bonus Eligible
• 401K with company matching

✔ Career Growth: Continuous training and leadership development programs.
✔ Dynamic Work Environment: Be a part of a highly engaged and results-driven team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage physical security programs across data center facilities, including access control, surveillance, perimeter protection, and incident response.
• Lead security-related projects such as system upgrades, access system rollouts, and security technology implementations.
• Conduct risk assessments, security audits, and compliance reviews to identify vulnerabilities and ensure adherence to internal and external standards (e.g., ISO, SOC, PCI, HIPAA).
• Oversee vendor performance for security services and technologies, ensuring service-level agreements (SLAs) are met.
• Partner with operations, IT, engineering, compliance, and real estate teams to integrate security into data center design, construction, and daily operations.
• Manage incident response for security-related events, conducting investigations and implementing corrective measures.
• Track and report security program metrics, incidents, and project milestones to leadership.
• Develop and maintain playbooks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training programs for data center security teams.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging threats, and innovative security solutions to continuously enhance data center security posture.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and resources for security systems, staff, and services.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Information Security, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in security operations, program management, or facilities security, with a strong focus on critical infrastructure and data center environments
• Proven experience managing large-scale security projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of physical security systems (access control, CCTV, intrusion detection) and industry standards.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, or HIPAA.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CPP, PSP, PMP, or CISM preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong program and project management capabilities.
• Ability to balance security requirements with operational efficiency.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying risks.
• Crisis management and decision-making under pressure.
• Effective at building vendor and stakeholder relationships across multiple teams.

If you are ready to embrace a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our team, contributing directly to our mission of safeguarding people, critical infrastructure, and communities around the world. Join us in making a meaningful impact and shaping a safer, more secure future.

Company Website: https://www.securitasinc.com

Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

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Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.

Benefits include: 

• Retirement plan
• Employer-provided medical and dental coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance plan
• Securitas Saves discount program
• Paid holidays
• Paid time away from work

Additionally, some populations may have the availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday. Restrictions and fees may apply. Certain waiting periods may also apply. Paid time away from work may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements. Benefits may be different for union members.