Manager - Physical Security & Executive Protection

About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others.  As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems.  We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

The Manager - Physical Security & Executive Protection is responsible for the safety, well-being, and personal protection of the Oshkosh Corporation Transport executive leadership team and other Transport team members. This role promotes a safe and secure environment and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws.  The role is also responsible for enterprise-wide security programs, such as workplace violence prevention and workplace hazard analysis programs.

YOUR IMPACT These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

Provide personal and business-related security to segment executives and/or designees when executives or designees are performing duties as an OSK employee, including domestic and international travel.

Proactively study the physical site of an event to ensure safety of the company or its designees, and build a plan to secure the environment. Initiate and execute basic protection functions, such as perimeter and access control, identification procedures, etc.

Lead and develop security protocol for large Transport events; including managing third party security vendors, as needed.

Collaborate and support the Corporate Director of Security as needed

Lead the company’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) approved Armed Security Officer (ASO) Security Program.

Manage the third-party security vendor’s contract and team.

Ensure security systems are maintained and available.

Oversee facility access control for employees, contractors, and visitors.

Lead strategic Transport global security initiatives across the segments, and handle highly confidential information.

Conduct business continuity, crisis management, workplace violence and disaster preparedness planning.

Examine the vulnerabilities of the workplace and lead process improvements to make it secure for team members, customers, and visitors.

Proactively evaluate potential threats posed on the company or its designees as well as reactively assess a threat or situation which may include partnership and management of the relationship with local authorities, police departments, and FBI.Develop positive relationships with local, state and federal agencies and outside specialist/organizations to enhance the credibility of the company's security system.

Identify training gaps and provide guidance as it relates to broad-based security topics and build or secure training and execute as appropriate.

Develop annual budgets and capital expenditures for security training programs and security related enhancements.

Provide guidance to team members traveling to high-risk regions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a relevant field.

Eight (8) or more years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Ability to travel 50%
Minimum 5 years of full time local, state, or federal law enforcement experience.

Graduate of a state or federal accredited law enforcement academy.

Must be able to obtain and maintain the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Armed Security Officer (ASO) certification throughout employment.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Govt. Security Clearance throughout employment.

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Ability to obtain a concealed carry weapon permit or be eligible to carry a concealed…