Job description
Join ApexGuard Security Group as a Security Services Manager and lead the delivery of premium protection for high-profile clients and critical facilities in the Los Angeles region. This role blends strategic program development with hands-on leadership, risk mitigation, and exceptional client service.
As a trusted security partner, you will design scalable security programs, collaborate with operations, facilities, and executive leadership, and drive continuous improvement across multiple sites. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of reducing incidents, increasing compliance, and delivering measurable security outcomes in complex environments.
Responsibility
- Lead and mentor security teams across multiple sites, including scheduling, training, performance management, and succession planning.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve security policies, procedures, and incident response plans.
- Perform risk assessments, threat modeling, and security audits; implement effective mitigations and remediation plans.
- Oversee access control, CCTV operations, alarm systems, patrols, and physical security measures to safeguard people and assets.
- Manage incident response, investigations, reporting, and post-incident reviews to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
- Collaborate with clients, facilities, and operations to tailor security solutions aligned with business goals and compliance requirements.
- Administer budgets, vendor relationships, procurement of equipment, and service agreements to optimize cost efficiency and uptime.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in security management, criminal justice, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years in corporate security with at least 2 years in leadership roles; prior LA or major metro experience preferred.
- Proven ability to reduce incidents, improve security programs, and demonstrate measurable outcomes.
- Strong knowledge of risk assessment methods, incident response, and regulatory compliance.
- Certifications such as CPP, PSP, or CISSP preferred.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills; ability to manage multiple sites and stakeholders.
- Proficiency with security technologies including access control systems, CCTV, alarm monitoring, and incident reporting software.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, on-call rotations, and travel to client sites as needed.