MGR SECURITY 2 - FORCE PROTECTION

Huntington Ingalls Industries

$88K — $105K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and 6 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and 4 years of relevant experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of industrial uniformed security operations and force protection practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including leadership and personnel.
  • Experience in emergency management and incident command systems.
  • Proven ability to develop policies and manage compliance-driven operational processes.
  • Strong capability in overseeing complex staffing schedules for continuous protection operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee industrial force protection and uniformed security operations.
  • Ensure the safety and security of personnel and assets through policy development and emergency management.
  • Direct the implementation of security policies and procedures across multiple shifts.
  • Manage staffing to ensure 24/7 security coverage and performance compliance.
  • Coordinate large-scale emergency responses with local, state, and federal agencies.
  • Administer required training and compliance programs for security personnel.
  • Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to address potential risks and disruptions.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a fixed first shift schedule.
  • Opportunity to impact facility-wide safety and security operations.
  • Work in a challenging environment with a focus on emergency readiness and response.
  • Access to extensive professional development resources and training programs.
Full Job Description
Req ID: 49429
Team: 59 Environment/Health/Safety
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

The Role

Ingalls Shipbuilding is seeking a highly qualified Manager 2 to lead and oversee industrial force protection and uniformed security operations across the facility. This senior management position is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of personnel, assets, and operations through effective policy development, emergency management, and strategic coordination with internal and external partners. The successful candidate will be accountable for the leadership, performance, and compliance of three shifts of represented security guards and shift captains, as well as the overall security of the facility. In this role, the Manager will direct the development, revision, and implementation of policies and procedures governing all Ingalls Security operations; manage and optimize staffing across three shifts to ensure uninterrupted 24/7 protection; and lead coordinated responses to emergency incidents with timely communication to leadership and stakeholders. The position also oversees force-protection components of special event planning, including traffic and parking operations, and collaborates with internal departments and interagency partners to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential high risk events or disruptions. Additional responsibilities include coordinating large scale emergency responses with local, state, and federal agencies; serving in designated Incident Command roles during critical events; administering required training, certification, and compliance programs for security personnel; and ensuring all security functions adhere to union rules, bargaining unit procedures, and established labor agreements.

Basic Qualifications
• Extensive knowledge of industrial uniformed security operations and force protection practices.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of leadership, Navy personnel, contractors, and represented employees.
• Experience in emergency management, incident command structures, and interagency coordination.
• Proven ability to develop policies and manage compliance-driven operational processes.
• Strong capability in overseeing complex staffing schedules and continuous protection operations.

Additional common management responsibilities as listed in Shipbuilding Management Charter 0001 within command media (SBMC 0001) and applicants should review the Charter and policies and procedures before applying for position.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in related field and 6 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and 4 years of relevant experience

A combination of completed education and experience may be used in lieu of degree.

Must be able to obtain Security Clearance if selected.

Must be a currently active Ingalls Shipbuilding Employee.

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