Physical Security Safeguard Manager

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

Manager, Executive Protection/7362

Grade 9/EX

M2 – Manager

Career Level Summary

• Manages professional employees and/or supervisors

• Is accountable for the performance and results of a team

• Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges

• Decisions are guided by policies, resources and business plan; receives moderate guidance from manager

• Provides subject matter guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers

Security Staff Management Ensures the safety and security of key PGE members by coordinating resources to minimize risks and ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Conducts surveys to assess potential threats or hazards that may compromise the safety of officers and the CEO, including physical threats and operational vulnerabilities such as security protocols and emergency response measures. Plans future site visits, organizing logistics for various sites and events to ensure a secure and efficient environment. The planning process will address all aspects related to the physical locality, including the movement of individuals in and out of the site, as well as the site and event surroundings. Additionally, preparation for emergencies and other contingencies will be a key focus. Oversees the secure transportation of key members, including acting as the primary driver. Coordination with internal staff and security contractors will be essential to support security principles.

Security Leadership Manages the design and implementation of security and protection practices. Manages incidence response. Ensures collaboration with appropriate state, local and federal authorities. Manages the implementation of process improvements and best practices.

Internal and External Relations May represent the company in formal security briefings, deliberations, conferences or negotiations to influence security policies, objectives and regulations so that security systems may be applied to greater advantage. Liaising with law enforcement and external protection details as necessary.

Resourcing Oversees resourcing decisions and planning for team; partners with HR in the definition of jobs, recruitment, evaluation and selection processes.

Professional Development Reviews organizational development needs and training strategies to determine required learning and development outcomes for the team; provides guidance in the creation of development plans; monitors ongoing progress, provides coaching and mentoring and provides feedback; completes annual performance management reviews.

Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, law enforcement, IT or other related field or equivalent experience.

Experience Prefer eight or more years in security, regulatory compliance, or a related field, including at least three years in a leadership role (formal or informal). Must have a law enforcement background with tactical expertise, as well as proficiency in tactical driving. Strong collaboration skills are necessary to effectively coordinate with law enforcement agencies and other security teams.

Functional Competencies

Advanced knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures and strategies to promote effective security operations for the protection of personnel, property, assets and/or material

Advanced knowledge of the NERC CIP reliability standards, regulations and requirements

Intermediate skills in administering a security management system, including physical access control protocols

Advanced knowledge of law enforcement practices and methodologies as applied to security-related activities

Advanced knowledge of tactical expertise, including threat assessment and crisis response.

Proficiency in tactical driving, including evasive and defensive driving techniques.

General Competencies

Advanced analytical thinking skills

Expert decision-making skills

Expert diplomacy skills

Advanced enterprise/business awareness skills

Advanced organization and prioritization skills

Expert influence skills

Intermediate organization management skills

Advanced skills in problem solving