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PRIMARK Regional Security Manager - Bi-Lingual in Dallas, Texas
Regional Security Manager - Bi-Lingual
JOB ID: 133284BR
Dallas, Texas, United States
Employee - Permanent
Role Title : Regional Security Manager USA
Reports to: Global Security Manager
Role Purpose To provide an efficient security and loss prevention management to senior Primark management ensuring the Group’s strategies, procedures, and operational plans for dealing with security, critical incidents and disaster recovery (SCIDR) in the USA region are monitored, evaluated and implemented effectively.
Responsibilities:
At Primark’s discretion to carry out a targeted program of evaluation of
SCIDR readiness and effectiveness for facilities and management teams within
area of responsibility. Including:
Devise and implement exercises relevant to the geographical location and current threat/risk assessment.
Provide reports as to security infrastructure performance and potential improvements.
To monitor the risks and threats posed to the business through national and international protest groups.
To provide bespoke risk-assessments to the business and offer professional advice as to how those risks can be removed or mitigated.
To provide guidance and education to the business and liaison with civil authorities and practical assistance where a SCIDR event occurs.
To provide assistance in the SCIDR field for insurance audits.
To develop and maintain a wide network of contacts in the SCIDR field within the business and civil authorities in USA
To provide best practice recommendations and assistance to support Primark policies and procedures to keep people, property and premises safe and reduce loss.
To provide assessment on Technical and Physical security on new buildings, in order to comply with legal regulation, reduce risk and ease future operations within stores.
To provide expertise and practical assistance on major events.
Under the direction of the Global Security Manager, support Primark with:
Store support visits – security and loss prevention advice and action plans
Internal/External crime investigation advice and support
Advice and support with safeguarding and employee risk and work place violence
Head office and distribution center security advice
Security, counter terrorism and loss prevention training
Police and retail crime partnership liaison
New store opening, security systems and customer/crowd management preparation in conjunction with the Global Security Manager and Head of Security for Primark
New store opening day – advice and support to Primark senior managers.
Traveler safety advice – ANVIL and personal briefings
To provide practical assistance in relation to breaches of security and criminal acts.
To monitor & evaluate security teams’ effectiveness and performance.
To investigate the applicability and usefulness of new or advanced technology to facilities within the business, make recommendations based on its cost effectiveness, research suppliers and monitor the effectiveness of any installation.
To work in cooperation with Primark EHS in Emergency Procedures
To work with Retail operations on training plans for stock loss prevention
To support retail operations on relations with mall security management
To be the main point of contact to investigations related to Logistics
To support Primark Logistics regionally as required
At the direction of the Head of Group Security to assist ABF Group Security personnel in any other matter.
Knowledge & Experience
Verbal and written fluency in English and Spanish (any other language would be an advantage)
Likely to have extensive middle level experience in corporate security management
Official studies and qualification related to industrial and/or corporate security, such as CPO, CPP and others
Experience in retail sector and/or supply chain valuable
Multi-site supervision experience
International experience valuable
Led/influenced significant change process.
Led in tough/challenging situations.
Good understanding of civil, criminal and employment law.
Significant practical experience in dealing with major incidents in the SCIDR field.
Exposure to investigations spanning multi-executive and judicial environments
Complexity & Creativity
Identification of areas where the business can be improved through the implementation of cost-effective security initiatives.
Cultural awareness of diverse working communities and expectations of colleagues in various geographic theatres
Aligning Group Security Minimum Standards with the business whilst balancing the same with the ethos, policies and procedures of the business
Judgements & Decisions
When and what to escalate to the Global Security Manager and /or Head of Group Security
Who to contact external to the Company to expedite a situation.
Strikes a balance between business specific matters and wider ABF plc issues, particularly with relevance to ‘corporate reputation’.
To ensure appropriate Group Security cover is in place during planned periods of absence
To identify ways to prevent crime and protect our people
Operational Responsibility
To ensure the readiness of a business region to react to any SCIDR incident is accurately assessed and reported.
To assist diverse business management teams to improve their performance and readiness to face an SCIDR incident.
To lead on internal investigations arising from actual or suspected criminality
Contacts & Communication
Encouraging and influencing senior Primark managers without having direct line authority on a daily basis.
External agencies regularly
Business management teams frequently
Global Security Manager routinely
Other Regional Security Managers in USA daily
Store managers and Area managers daily
Effective information and intelligence network frequently
Other
High level of interpersonal skills.
Good analytical skills.
Operative and practical.
High integrity and emotional maturity.
A flexible approach to the working day
Prompt and on-time attendance and good manners at all times
Availability to travel on a weekly basis
Available to travel abroad
Capacity to work with different level of stakeholders
High level of independence
Calm under pressure
Applies equality, diversity and inclusivity
Primark is an equal opportunity employer. Primark does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Primark is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please emailUSACareers@primark.comwith your request. This email is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
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