Jul 3, 2014

Security Services Manager - Afghanistan

Employer: Olive Group North America, LLC
Location: Afghanistan


Contingent upon contract award

This position is contingent upon contract award scheduled for mid-year 2014
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Receives authority from and reports directly to the Company’s Country Manager/TABLErogram Manager (PM)

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Uses, develops and/or applies proven methodologies that assure all activities are identified, documented, and tracked so that the contract will continuously be evaluated and monitored for timely and high quality service.
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Accountable to the PM for the management of security operations for PMO and Company personnel at Company housing locations.
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Analyzes expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, or budgets to improve services.
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Sets operations policies and standards, including determining safety procedures for the handling of dangerous goods.
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Plans, organizes, or manages work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
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Negotiates and authorizes contracts with equipment and materials suppliers, and monitor contract fulfillment.
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Collaborates with other managers or staff members to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, or objectives.
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Monitors spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budgets.
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Creates or implements security standards, policies, and procedures.
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Plans, directs, or coordinates security activities to safeguard company assets, employees, guests, or others on company property.
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Supervises any subordinate security professionals, performing activities such as hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, or disciplining.
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Analyzes and evaluates security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement.
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Collects and analyzes security data to determine security needs, security program goals, or program accomplishments.
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Communicates security status, updates, and actual or potential problems, using established protocols.
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Conducts physical examinations of property to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.
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Conducts, supports, or assists in governmental reviews, internal corporate evaluations, or assessments of the overall effectiveness of the facilities security processes.
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Monitors security policies, programs or procedures to ensure compliance with internal security policies, licensing requirements, or applicable government security requirements, policies, and directives.
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Identifies, investigates, or resolves security breaches


EDUCATION
: Bachelor's degree or significant experience (10 years) as a security manager, with 3 years of experience in remote austere environments.

CLEARANCE: Secret

LANGUAGE SKILLS:·
Fluent written and spoken English
Working knowledge of spoken Arabic highly desirable


REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 10 years progressively responsible logistics, security, and/or life support operational management experience with minimum five years experience in large facilities
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Minimum three years experience with U.S. Government in oversees facilities/life support operations.
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Experience as a military officer or equivalent, preferably in OCONUS environments, is particularly desirable.
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Professional experience in Middle East desirable
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Excellent oral and written presentation skills with strong analytical and problem solving abilities. Demonstrated staff management, project management, and life support mission/contract fulfillment.

OTHER DUTIES/REQUIREMENTS.
Holds valid U.S. driver’s license.
Hold valid U.S. Passport.

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