Manager, Regional Security

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Position Overview

The Manager, Regional Security, is a key member of the Global Security leadership team, responsible for the creation and implementation of security strategies related to threat mitigation and risk management of all facilities, events, and business travel within their area of responsibility that supports the Global Security department. This manager uses their diverse skill set and knowledge of physical security, emergency management, intelligence gathering and investigation support, crisis/incident management, training and exercising, and Exact Sciences’ business to ensure a safe and secure working environment for all workers. This impactful role is directly accountable for developing and maturing the regional security program, its processes, policies and procedures as well as overseeing Exact Sciences proprietary and contracted guard force.

There are two open positions: one based out of our Madison, WI office and the other at either our Phoenix, AZ, or San Diego, CA office

Essential Duties

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead the strategic planning process for development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the regional security program.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute threat, vulnerability, and risk assessments of all Exact Sciences facilities within area of responsibility in partnership with the Global Security Systems team.
• Work cross-functionally with other internal departments; including, but not limited to, business continuity, facilities, workplace services, and environmental health and safety (EHS) to evaluate processes and inputs into the security environment; is the ultimate approver for all input requests.
• Act with authority and decisiveness during critical incidents impacting the company, its employees, or assets, and work collaboratively with the other stakeholders in enterprise crisis management and recovery efforts.
• Serve as corporate liaison to local, regional and potentially federal law enforcement and other emergency services personnel in area of responsibility.
• Serve as emergency response coordinator as a member of the Site Incident Management Team for area of responsibility in support of Emergency & Crisis manager.
• Plan, coordinate and execute security plans for large-scale events in area of responsibility.
• Drive technical and procedural solutions for the Regional Security team that add value, are innovative, and contribute to the safety and security of Exact Sciences’ employees and assets across the globe.
• Drive accountability of the Regional Security team through identified and meaningful Key Performance Indicators and track performance through metrics.
• Coordinate with other leaders in the corporate security function to ensure operational alignment and quality service.
• Represent corporate security and coordinate crisis and critical event response with the Executive Leadership Team.
• Review and monitor computer-aided dispatch (CAD), dispatch entries, and reports related to the proprietary and contracted guard force to ensure quality outputs on the Regional Security team.
• Own all emergency, life safety, and standard communications directed to the Regional Security team.
• Stay informed with corporate security industry trends and solutions.
• Demonstrate ownership of work activities and ensure that they are done in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.
• Build, lead, mentor, and train all proprietary and contracted guard force personnel to continually sustain a highly qualified and high-performing team. Manage and engage personnel through motivation and encouragement to develop elevated level performance while adapting to the demands of a fast-paced, high-growth company.
• Manage staff; including, but not limited to, organize and prioritize work, write/conduct performance reviews, train/develop, and manage work performance.
• Communicate goals clearly to employees to ensure understanding and success in achieving them.
• Motivate and inspire employees to do their best work through coaching.
• Maintain morale and support employee engagement initiatives.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to communicate ideas and opinions in a professional and motivating manner.
• Show consistent demonstration of exceptional leadership qualities, including, but not limited to the ability to attract and retain the best team, foster a culture of high performance, lead with integrity, humility, accountability, and courage, and set a clear vision to energize teams towards the future.   
• Ability to work independently with little oversight and direction.
• Ability to learn new software applications.
• Ability to read and understand construction-related security diagrams.
• Ability to maintain and foster relationships with key vendors, especially for contracted guard force.
• Assertive and proactive approach in identifying and resolving conflicts, issues, and concerns.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products.
• Strong project/program management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to operate in a cross-functional and complex matrix environment.
• Adaptable, open to change, and able to work in ambiguous situations and respond to new information or unexpected circumstances.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Ability to work designated schedule.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as necessary.
• Ability to be available on a 24-hour basis to ensure prompt response in the event of an emergency or critical incident.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day.
• Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
• Ability to walk much of the day to potentially respond to incidents in support of proprietary and contracted guard force.
• Ability and means to travel between Exact Sciences office locations.
• Ability to travel 25% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, competing priorities by prioritizing daily tasks and operational demands and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability conducting training and exercises related to emergency and crisis management.
• Demonstrated ability in managing vendors/contractors.
• Demonstrated ability working with property management companies.
• Demonstrated ability serving as liaison between a private business and public emergency response functions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of security standards for physical security technologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of security standards related to threat, vulnerability and risk assessments.
• Strong analytical skills, business intuition, and organizational ability.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated ability to identify requirements related to security policies, methodologies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, or related field as outlined in the essential duties; or High School Degree/General Education Degree and 10+ years of relevant experience as outlined in the essential duties in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree.
• 6+ years of experience in a corporate security setting, law enforcement/corrections, and/or the military (in a security/law enforcement role).
• 4+ years of experience leading or directing people and/or project teams.
• 4+ years of experience conducting in-depth investigations and/or threat assessments related to workplace incidents and/or WAVR-21 certified.
• Successful completion of advanced level IS/ICS courses as designated by the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Possession of a valid driver’s license; no suspended, revoked, surrendered, invalid, etc. allowed. 
  • No more than two moving violations, events, or accidents within the last 36 months. 
  • No alcohol or drug event in which a vehicle was driven by the candidate or employee, including but not limited to Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) failure, refusal to submit to alcohol or drug test, alcohol related suspension, etc. in the last 36 months.
  • No other results from the Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check or any background check that exposes Exact Sciences to what Exact Sciences deems to be an unacceptable level of liability.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience using S2 Security or a similar access control platform.
• 4+ years of experience using a video management system.
• 2+ years of experience utilizing Everbridge Critical Event Management (CEM) and Visual Command Center (VCC), and/or other intelligence or critical event management programs.
• 2+ years of experience utilizing Ontic or another case management program.
• OSHA 10, 30 or similar certification.
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and/or Certified Physical Security Professional (PSP) and/or Associate Protection Professional (APP) through ASIS International.
• LEOSA HR218 eligible.
• Experience using ServiceNow for IT Service Management or other like service management software.

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Salary Range:

$109,000.00 - $174,000.00The annual base salary shown is for this position located in US - WI - Madison on a full-time basis and may differ by hiring location. In addition, this position is bonus eligible, and is eligible to receive company stock upon hire as well as annually.

Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.

Our success relies on the experiences and perspectives of a diverse team, and Exact Sciences fosters a culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and belonging. If you require an accommodation, please contact us neo@exactsciences.com.

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