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Corporate Security Service Manager

Open Date: 11/03/26

Close Date: 12/03/26

Salary: $159,734.00 per year

Job Type: Regular

Location: Valley View Campus, 1001 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas

For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at recruitment@lvvwd.com.

FILING DEADLINE: The first 100 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59pm, Wednesday, December 2nd, 2026, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

Hours of Work: 4/10's. 6am-5pm. Mon-Thurs. This is a 24-hour operation, shifts may include Swing, Graveyard or On-Call, depending on business needs.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic and results-oriented leader with demonstrated experience managing comprehensive corporate and operational security programs within a complex organization. They will be recognized for assessing and mitigating security risks, protecting critical facilities and assets, developing effective security policies and emergency response strategies, and fostering strong partnerships with law enforcement and internal stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to advance security initiatives that support organizational resilience, business continuity, and operational excellence. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DHS Secret clearance as part of the Critical Infrastructure Private Sector Partner Program.

INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The successful candidate may be required to pass a drug screening, background check and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs and manages corporate and operational security functions for the District, SNWA and LVSP; provides expert professional assistance and guidance to District management on physical, operational and staff security and protection and on crisis and disaster management planning; serves as chief liaison with law enforcement agencies and represents the District with a wide variety of other regional agencies on corporate security matters; works in collaboration with the Information Systems department to ensure effective network and data security programs and protocols; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This single position class is responsible for managing and integrating District-wide and Authority-wide corporate and operational security programs and services.  The incumbent develops broad, overall security policies and standard operating procedures, as well as plans, implements and evaluates specific security programs for a wide variety of buildings, facilities and staff.  The incumbent oversees and conducts risk assessments, evaluates security vulnerabilities and advises executive management on appropriate security measures and is responsible for the coordination of District security staff with private security personnel and other public agency security and law enforcement functions.  In addition, the incumbent is responsible for working with the Director, Information Systems to oversee and direct the District’s corporate data security functions, including network security management, application security, remote access, anti-virus, identity management and access control.  Assignments are broad in scope and allow for a high degree of administrative discretion in their execution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Plans, organizes, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of security supervisors and staff; with supervisors, develops, implements and monitors work plans to achieve goals and objectives; contributes to the development of and monitors performance against the annual department operating and capital budgets; supervises and participates in developing, implementing and evaluating plans, work processes, systems and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives and work standards.

Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the performance of assigned supervisors and staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development; recommends compensation and provides other rewards to recognize performance; subject to management concurrence, takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with District policies and labor contract agreements.

Provides day-to-day leadership and works with supervisors and staff to ensure a high performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving the department’s and the District’s mission, objectives and values regarding team building and employee empowerment; applies process improvement and quality management principles to assigned areas of responsibility.

Leads, facilitates and participates in the formulation and implementation of District strategic plans, goals and objectives for corporate physical, operational and employee security to ensure the safeguarding of District/SNWA assets and operational/business processes; leads and directs department staff and outside consulting resources in the development and application of new technologies to achieve security objectives with the least disruption to District work/operational processes and customer access.

Identifies protection goals and objectives consistent with the corporate strategic security plan; develops, implements and directs the enforcement of broad, overall corporate and operational security policies and standard operating procedures for the District in compliance with applicable federal and local regulations and standards; participates in the development and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans and processes; plans, evaluates and implements specific security programs for staff and a wide variety of buildings and facilities.

Develops a security compliance and verification program and oversees technical risk and vulnerability assessments of physical and operational security; defines, identifies and classifies critical facilities (such as reservoirs, transmission and distribution facilities, pumping stations and communication centers and systems) and information assets, assesses threats and vulnerabilities and works with multi-departmental teams to develop, communicate, implement and monitor solutions and processes; works with outside consultants as appropriate in conducting independent security audits, assessments and tests; develops, implements and manages overall corporate processes for physical risk management; works with Risk Management staff to evaluate potential risk and loss exposure and develop strategies to mitigate exposure through indemnification, insurance or other means; develops and facilities an internal security committee, composed of representatives of operational departments and corporate support functions, to ensure appropriate consideration of security issues and protocols in mission-critical functions, processes and activities.

Oversees, manages and directs the District’s corporate physical security functions; manages District and contract security personnel providing physical security for District facilities, staff and visitors; oversees the continuous monitoring and protection of facilities and personnel; oversees the development and enhancement of specialized information systems and technology for access control and monitoring, including employee badging systems; negotiates and manages service-level agreements with outside suppliers of protective services; serves as chief liaison and maintains relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement and other related governmental agencies; works with public law enforcement and private security agencies in the event of emergencies, including coordinating security forces with those of police forces during emergencies; represents the District with a wide variety of other regional agencies on corporate security matters.

Develops corporate incident response plans, response teams and investigation methodologies; serves as the corporate focal point for facilities and personnel security incident response planning, execution and awareness; oversees the investigation of security breaches and assists with disciplinary and legal action associated with such breaches; evaluates suspected security breaches and oversees corrective action.

Collaborates with the Director, Information Systems to oversee and ensure effective network and data security architectures, programs and protocols designed to protect the integrity and security of District corporate data resources, business operations and competitive information; with Information Management staff, ensures processes are in place to identify potential compromises in security processes, maintain vigilance in monitoring and detecting risks and take prompt, appropriate, decisive action to resolve problems; monitors to determine that a system of periodic audits and unannounced routine security inspections is in place and used on an on-going basis verify that security measures are functional and enforced; works with the Director, Information Systems, District management and auditors to assess and agree on acceptable risk exposure-security cost tradeoffs to provide optimal levels of protection for the District's information assets and business operating processes; reviews the results of audits applicable to the development and enforcement of security standards for data, applications, IT infrastructure and physical facilities; reviews the results of compliance training and monitoring for new and existing personnel.

Participates in the review of new facilities during development to ensure conformance with corporate security policies and directions and assists in the overall integration process.

Oversees and participates in the development and implementation of a corporate security awareness training program; directs and/or participates in conducting training classes; provides technical assistance to staff.

Confers with and advises District staff regarding security-related needs and requirements; works with staff to provide support in addressing security issues; participates on various District team meetings and committees.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles, practices, methods and techniques for planning, directing and coordinating a comprehensive physical, operational and personnel security program for geographically dispersed public facilities, including access control and utilization of integrated electronic and mechanical systems and architectural/structural design elements; methods and procedures applicable to the prevention and detection of crimes including robbery, theft and vandalism; theory, principles and practices for the conduct of risk and security vulnerability assessments and development of countermeasures; federal, state and local law and regulations applicable to the design and implementation of corporate security programs, including conduct of security personnel, arrest and criminal procedure, civil liability torts and privacy requirements; principles and practices of disaster and business continuity planning, including emergency and evacuation planning; risk management principles and practices as they apply to corporate security programs; investigative methods and procedures; security audit methods and techniques; principles and practices of strategic planning as they apply to the District's corporate security program; basic principles, practices and methods of network and data security; technological developments in the security field; principles and practices of vendor and contract negotiation; standards-based architectures, including compliance monitoring and enforceability; principles and practices of effective management and supervision; District human resource policies and labor contract provisions.

Ability to:

Design, plan and implement comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective District-wide security programs for a wide variety of facilities, personnel and information systems and networks; manage consultatively with other departments to accomplish District-wide security and protection objectives; conduct complex risk and vulnerability assessments, develop effective solutions, set priorities and work with other departments allocate resources to most effectively meet security and protection requirements in a timely manner; direct effective action and coordinate security activities with those of law enforcement and private security agencies; direct prompt and effective counter-measures in emergency situations; assign, schedule and coordinate the activities of District and contract security personnel and deploy them with maximum effectiveness; analyze complex operational and administrative problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend or implement effective courses of action; principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, purchasing, contracting and maintenance of public records; prepare clear and concise records, reports, correspondence and other written materials; exercise expert independent judgment and initiative within general policy guidelines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of District/SNWA managers, law enforcement professionals, representatives of other agencies, consultants, employees and others encountered in the course of the work.

Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a four-year college with a major in criminal justice, criminal justice administration, industrial security or a closely related field; and at least eight years of increasingly responsible experience in corporate security management in an organization having multiple operating sites, at least five of which were in a supervisory or management capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience with IT security architectures and data and network security principles and practices, including familiarity with internet security methodologies is highly desirable.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

A valid Nevada driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.

Valid current certification as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) issued by ASIS International or the equivalent.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands or arms.  The employee frequently is required to walk and stand.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to use written and oral communications skills; read and interpret complex data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret people and situations; deal with changing, intensive deadlines; and interact with all levels of District/SNWA managers, law enforcement professionals, representatives of other agencies, consultants, employees and others encountered in the course of the work.