Regional Manager, Physical Security (West Coast)

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,300 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

 

YOUR ROLE

 

Responsible for managing the CEVA physical security program in an assigned region. Reviews all physical security requests and evaluates requests based on CEVA security, customer, government, regulatory, and industry standards. Ensures physical security related expenditures remain within budgetary expectations. Provides leadership and oversight to physical security projects in coordination and collaboration with relevant business partners.

 

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

 

• Lead the oversight, management and integration of CEVA physical security  guidelines and procedures at all assigned regional locations to ensure effective maintenance of security standards and compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Provide leadership and guidance to assigned Regional Security Managers.
• Ensure all CEVA guidelines for procurement are followed.
• Receive all operational physical security requests, review requests based on requirements of CEVA, customer, government, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Lead physical security projects within assigned region to ensure they are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Review and audit guard coverage invoicing for assigned region.  Identify, investigate, and resolve any billing discrepancies.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement and other related government agencies.
• Review proposed customer security requirements and indicate any areas of non-compliance with appropriate CEVA business partners.
• Engage with CEVA Business Development to ensure new awarded customer security requirements are implemented as directed by contractual obligations and meet CEVA Security Standards.
• Engage with CEVA Security Investigations to ensure all investigative matters are coordinated with all relevant business partners.
• Evaluate and implement new technology that improves the overall CEVA security infrastructure while reducing costs.
• Conduct security audits as necessary and in compliance with the CEVA Security audit policy.
• Perform on-site security assessments in coordination with site leadership to identify potential areas of vulnerability and mitigation actions.
• Work collaboratively with operational site leadership to resolve issues and improve overall security effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain a rapport with CEVA customer security departments.
• Ensure surveillance systems, security systems and alarms in field locations are maintained and operational.
• Familiarity with emerging technology changes and innovations through formal or informal research and/or participation in professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

 WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

 Education and Experience:

• High School Degree or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Security, Criminal Justice, Project Management, Construction Management or a related field preferred; or, combination of education and work experience in a similar role.
• Minimum of seven years experience in corporate security or similar role.
• Minimum of five years experience in a management or leadership role.
• Certifications and Licenses
• CPP (Certified Protection Professional) preferred.

 

Skills:

• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to wri