Security Manager

About this position

Anovaeon, LLC serves as a dedicated strategic partner to government and other customers. We provide a range of professional services, including specialized facilities, customized logistics support, and direct care services. We hire individuals who share our commitment to excellence and exceeding customer expectations. Anovaeon offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and training and development opportunities.

• Develop, implement, and maintain the facility’s Security and Safety Supervision Plan and related security policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal requirements, ICE standards, PREA/SAAPI regulations, and facility policies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for security matters and coordinate with government personnel, facility leadership, and external agencies.
• Establish and enforce security protocols that protect residents, staff, visitors, and facility operations.
• Direct and supervise security personnel across all shifts, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and post coverage.
• Oversee access control, perimeter security, key control, visitor management, and contraband prevention.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and security assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
• Coordinate transportation security and movement of residents as required.
• Develop and maintain emergency action plans for fire, evacuation, medical emergencies, disturbances, and other critical incidents.
• Serve as Incident Commander during emergency situations and coordinate with local law enforcement, fire, and EMS agencies.
• Ensure timely reporting and investigation of incidents, including use‑of‑force events, safety concerns, PREA/SAAPI allegations, medical emergencies, and security violations.
• Monitor compliance with use‑of‑force policies and ensure proper documentation and review of all incidents.
• Develop and oversee security training programs, including de‑escalation, emergency response, suicide prevention awareness, PREA/SAAPI requirements, mandatory reporting, and facility procedures.
• Maintain security logs, incident reports, staffing records, and other required documentation.
• Prepare and submit required reports, plans, and contract deliverables within established timelines.
• Support audits, inspections, compliance reviews, and monitoring visits.
• Promote a security culture grounded in professionalism, dignity, and respect.
• Coordinate with medical, behavioral health, case management, and operations staff regarding resident safety concerns and special needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum seven (7) years of progressive experience in security management, law enforcement, corrections, military police, or facility security operations, including at least three (3) years in a leadership role.
• Experience developing and implementing security programs, emergency action plans, and operational procedures in a 24/7 environment.
• Experience managing use‑of‑force programs, security investigations, training, and incident reporting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance (up to and including Tier 4 DHS clearance).
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to remain composed and make sound decisions in emergencies and high‑pressure situations.
• Knowledge of OSHA, fire/life safety requirements, and security best practices.
• Must be located in or willing to relocate to the Alexandria, LA area; relocation assistance is not provided.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, CSP, OSHA 30, or equivalent.
• Experience in federal, correctional, detention, residential, or government‑contracted facilities.
• Experience with PREA/SAAPI compliance programs.
• Training or certification in Trauma‑Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, crisis intervention, or verbal de‑escalation.
• Experience with IC S/NIMS and…