Security and Safety Manager

Summary

Join Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) as their Manager, Security and Safety! You will oversee physical security and safety operations across all F&G workplaces. Responsibilities include developing and implementing security strategies, managing front desk operations, and overseeing incident response. This role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, at least 7 years in a relevant field, and 1 year of managerial experience. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential. The position is primarily based in Des Moines, Iowa, with occasional remote work possibilities. F&G offers a flexible work environment and is committed to creating a great place to work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in facility management, construction, real estate, criminal justice, or other related field. A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in facility management, corporate real estate, corporate physical security, or related experience
• Minimum of 1 year in a managerial/supervisory role, preferred
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Must be able to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify potential risks and develop effective mitigation strategies
• Strong decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate one
• Knowledge of standard methods, practices, tools, and equipment used in security profession
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety rules
• Incident, emergency response and crisis management skills
• Comfortable in corporate and executive settings
• Ability to identify and adapt quickly to emerging situations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including the use of spreadsheets
• Ability to learn specific internal software used to perform the role
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly articulate information to stakeholders
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to establish credibility, respect, and trust from other staff as well as external vendors
• Demonstrates ability to remain calm, professional, helpful, and courteous when faced with repeated interruptions/demands and difficult people/situations
• Strong work prioritization and planning skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety protocols, including emergency, security and safety procedures and/or policies
• Develop, implement and facilitate security and safety trainings for employees, as needed
• Oversee and conduct security analyses and perform routine audits to ensure compliance with security policies & procedures
• Lead day-to-day security operations, including physical security, access control, and alarm monitoring
• Manage employee, vendor, and guest security access including visitor portals and related security badge provisioning
• Own and manage front desk operations at the headquarters’ office including greeting employees, vendors and guests
• Organize and take predetermined actions for work-related accidents, fire, and illness, including administering First Aid/CPR in emergencies
• Manage and oversee security incident response activities
• Assist Workplace Services team when needed to support other departments on-site special events and functions
• Collaborate with internal business partners (Risk, Compliance, etc.) for policies and/or procedures and partner directly with F&G office support staff to ensure site compliance
• Participate in the development of the Security & Safety strategy in alignment with F&G strategic objectives
• Perform other functions, duties and projects, as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year in a managerial/supervisory role, preferred

Benefits

• F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements
• Occasional remote work may be permitted based on workload and/or other ad-hoc situations that support it, with manager approval