Regional Security Manager - Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Relocation assistance will be offered.
The Regional Security Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing security operations across multiple projects and client sites within the assigned region. This role involves ensuring the effective delivery of security services, managing site supervisors and security teams, coordinating with clients, and ensuring compliance with company standards and industry regulations. The Regional Manager may also provide coverage for and perform the duties of the Supervisor and Protective Services Officers when needed.
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Regional Operations & Compliance Oversight
- Supervise and manage security operations across multiple client sites.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and client requirements.
- Conduct regular audits, site visits, and implement corrective actions to maintain service quality and safety standards.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and support supervisors and security teams across the region.
- Provide training, development opportunities, and foster a collaborative team culture.
- Promote adherence to health and safety procedures through ongoing education and assessments.
Project & Resource Management
- Assist with planning, scheduling, execution, and management of security projects.
- Oversee timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for operational efficiency.
- Monitor and control expenses to ensure adherence to financial goals.
Client Relations & Service Expansion
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regional clients, addressing concerns and ensuring satisfaction.
- Maintain strong relationships and explore opportunities to offer expanded services.
Incident Response & Risk Mitigation
- Lead and coordinate responses to security incidents and emergencies.
- Ensure thorough documentation, reporting, and post-incident analysis to improve processes and outcomes.
Strategic Growth & Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities for operational enhancement and implement best practices.
- Stay informed on industry trends to maintain high-quality, competitive services.
- Support new business development through lead generation and collaboration with marketing.
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of ten years of multi-disciplined security operations experience including experience at the supervisory level.
- Valid NWT Class 5 (or higher) Driver's License.
- Certificate or Diploma in security management, law enforcement and/or criminology from a recognized post-secondary institute (or equivalent professional experience)
- Expert knowledge of the concepts, theories, and practices of security management, with emphasis on electronic security systems, loss prevention, security programming and guard workforces, and investigation techniques.
- Experience in conducting physical security surveys/audits as well as security planning and design, i.e. card access, alarm system design and specifications and a sound knowledge of digital video surveillance systems
- Experience with the Google business suite platform
- Expert understanding of Microsoft suite of software
Additional Assets:
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Basic and Advanced (or higher) credential and experience conducting and authoring CPTED Assessments
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) – American Society for Industrial Security (or equivalent experience)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP) ASIS Designation
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) ASIS Designation
- Association Protection Professional (APP) ASIS Designation
- Professional Security Consultant (PSC), International Associate of Professional Security Consultants Designation
- Experience with Emergency Management
- Certified Risk Manager (CRM) Designation
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Designation
- Experience and understanding of with Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM)
- Undergraduate or Masters level degree in a relevant discipline
- Valid Alberta Private Investigator’s, and/or Security License.
Above all, team members of Risk Control are expected to perform their duties in a professional and courteous manner while looking for every opportunity to build rapport with partnering agencies and members of the community.
*While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted*
Number of vacancies: 1
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00-$91,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Class 5 Drivers License (No demerits)?
- What security related credentials do you hold currently?
- Do you have a valid security license?
- Are you willing to relocate to Yellowknife? If so, how long would it take you to relocate?
- Would you require relocation assistance?
Experience:
- supervisory: 3 years (preferred)
- security: 6 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
