Job description
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Pay Range: $98,200.00 - $162,100.00
Western Governors University is seeking a Manager, Site Security to lead and evolve our enterprise-wide site security program. In this role, you will protect our people, students, and physical assets by designing and executing proactive security strategies across a multi-site, multi-region environment. You will partner closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure safety, compliance, and readiness while shaping a culture of security awareness across the organization.
Impact
Western Governors University is seeking a Manager, Site Security to lead and evolve our enterprise-wide site security program. In this role, you will protect our people, students, and physical assets by designing and executing proactive security strategies across a multi-site, multi-region environment. You will partner closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure safety, compliance, and readiness while shaping a culture of security awareness across the organization.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the enterprise-wide site security program, including policy development, implementation, and continuous improvement
- Design and execute security strategies that protect employees, students, facilities, and university assets
- Oversee site security operations and emergency response across multiple locations, time zones, and countries
- Manage physical security functions, including access control, surveillance, incident response, and threat assessment
- Conduct risk assessments and audits, identify vulnerabilities, and implement preventative measures
- Develop and maintain emergency management and response plans and ensure organizational preparedness
- Lead and develop a high-performing site security team, including hiring, coaching, and performance management
- Partner with local law enforcement as needed
What You’ll Bring
What's Required
- Bachelor's degree in security management, criminal justice, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in security management with a strong understanding of security principles and practices
- 1+ years of previous leadership experience
Core Capabilities
- Deep expertise in enterprise physical security operations, infrastructure, and technologies such as access control and CCTV systems
- Strong knowledge of emergency preparedness, crisis response, and business continuity planning
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks including FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act, OSHA, and related laws
- Experience leading investigations involving criminal activity, workplace violence, or safety threats
- Proven ability to develop and implement large-scale security programs, policies, and audits
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels
- Ability to manage multiple sites and travel as needed
- Desire to grow and expand the security operations and team
Bonus Points
- Professional certifications such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Certified Security Manager (CSM)
- Experience with security technology optimization and emerging threat mitigation strategies
- Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and integrated security approaches
Experience in Lieu of Education
Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this role may be considered in place of formal education requirements.
At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations and collaboration.
We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.
We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.
- Introductory call
- Hiring manager interview
- Onsite interview
Work Location
This is a full-time, in-office position requiring five days per week in our Salt Lake City, Utah office, designed to foster the collaboration and connection that fuel our best work.
This is a full-time, in-office position requiring five days per week in our Salt Lake City, Utah office, designed to foster the collaboration and connection that fuel our best work.
Visa Sponsorship
While we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
While we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
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Additional Information
Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.
- Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.
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- Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.