Position Description

As the Senior Manager of Security, your role will be to assist in developing the global physical security strategy. You will lead a team to execute the strategy with an emphasis on protecting Company employees and assets.

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You will do this by:

• Executing the global security strategy to achieve security risk management goals including: workplace violence prevention, asset protection, physical access control systems, video surveillance, operational risk, and regulatory compliance.         

• Contributing to the strategic objectives of the Global Security team and oversees security-related projects from conception through implementation.

• Overseeing the company's travel risk management program ensuring that proper precautions are taken to protect Company employees and assets.

• Overseeing incident response planning/crisis management and facilitates the investigation of security breaches; assists with legal and disciplinary matters as necessary; ensuring timely processing of incident reports and evaluation of reports to determine accuracy and completeness and to ensure adequate investigation; ensures company compliance with applicable laws and regulations; prepare/submit reports and participate in audits for applicable vendors or agencies as required

• Responsible for the organization’s security technology roadmap, ensuring that security infrastructure investments are adequate in supporting Company objectives.

• Developing standards and policies worldwide for compliance with government rules, regulations, laws, and treaties regarding security requirements for import and export of products (i.e. CTPAT, CFATS compliance).

• Overseeing the operational security risk assessment program ensuring that security related risks are accurately identified,prioritized and communicated to the business.

• Developing and delivering security programs and supporting services to mitigate identified operational security risks.

• Developing close relationships with local law enforcement and international counterparts to include in-country security and international security agencies, intelligence, and private sector counterparts worldwide.

• Performing a full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching, and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management, department budget

• Performing other duties as assigned

You are the type of person who is/has:

• Thorough knowledge & understanding of US and exposure to global physical security administration/operations and all applicable legal and regulatory compliance requirements

• Demonstrated ability to manage & conduct variety of investigations/investigative interviews along with ability to exercise sound judgment, critical decision-making, analytical & problem-solving skills to provide direction, identify & resolve issues

• Strong communication, facilitation and presentation and training skills to communicate with the law enforcement community and other security related agencies as well as a diverse group of employees and vendors

• Proven ability to manage multiple vendors and their performance

• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

 

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field, or equivalent education and experience

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 7 years experience with major law enforcement, intelligence, public service or private sector security organization, with 3 years supervisory experience
• Must have demonstrated experience and exposure in the global security arena
• Prior experience or exposure to security operations in a manufacturing setting and/or multiple facilities strongly preferred

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf