Security Operations Manager I

Company

Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Facilities

Job Profile

Enterprise Security Analyst II

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

Yes, 15% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $64,200.00 - $96,400.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

Cox Enterprises, Inc. is hiring a Security Operations Manager I who will be accountable for planning, developing, implementing, investigating, and managing the organizations’ investigative and physical security programs and strategies, including Business Continuity, safety, and crisis management.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Plans, organizes, and conducts investigations related to both internal and external security issues, including but not limited to theft of services and equipment, i.e., piracy, the possession, use, or sale of illegal equipment; fraud, identity theft, credit card fraud, avoidance of payment; damage to property and assaults against Cox employees. Testifies in court or administrative hearings as required.

• Analyzes and evaluates investigative progress to assess priorities, leads, and predetermines goals and objectives. Participates in the identification of resources to support investigations.

• Develops, trains, and directs external security personnel within the organization or functional area.

• Establishes connections between suspects and other violators by linking evidence uncovered from various sources.

• Develop investigative strategy, interview employees and vendors, obtain admissions, and document investigation with evidence to facilitate criminal and civil procedures.

• Implements the policies, procedures, and systems required to maintain and enhance the organizational mission.

• Interprets and applies laws, orders, rules, and regulations pertaining to enterprise policy and procedure.

• Collaborates with all company stakeholders, including but not limited to Human Resources, legal, operations, etc.

• Maintains a liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to achieve maximum results and business support.

• Prepares clear, comprehensive, and cohesive investigative reports and statistical data in a timely manner.

• Reviews and analyzes functional business operations businesses and associated processes to identify security vulnerabilities and weaknesses to recommend prevention, mitigation, and recovery strategies.

• Develops and presents training programs for employees, contractors, and temporary employees on many security-related topics, including but not limited to personal security, robbery, information security, due diligence, workplace violence, building access control, and BCP.

• Management of assigned equipment and property.

• This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All Cox Enterprises, Inc. employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Cox Enterprises, Inc.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• 6 or more years of experience is required in a related field (i.e., Fraud, Theft, Security, Business, etc.) if the candidate does not possess a related degree.

• Supervisor experience preferred.

• Proven self-starter who works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

• Proficient interviewing and interrogation techniques to obtain information to conduct independent, thorough investigations in theft, fraud, violent acts, vandalism, etc.

• Requires strong knowledge of CCTV, access control, alarms, and use of covert equipment, MS Office applications, i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Excellent decision-making, interpersonal, written, verbal, presentation, and collaborative skills to work effectively with teams throughout the organization and external contacts.

• This position requires teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to travel up to but not limited to 10% of the time.

Preferred:

• A bachelor’s degree in an area of study relevant to this position and at least 2 years of experience with a law enforcement, intelligence, public, or private sector security organization.

• Ability to effectively present information to business leaders. Corporate Security experience is a plus.

• Security Clearance eligible.

• Experience in incident management and business continuity preferred.

• Certification or accreditation from a Risk or Security Management Association or governing body.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.

About Us

As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.