ContinuityGS Looking for Project Manager (Security Guard Force) at Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand Full Time

The Project Manager (PM) must have experience and qualifications on a range of security-related skills and have a verified record of proven reliability and good conduct.

Duties

• Provide proactive program management of a guard force consisting of 100-300 personnel.
• Analyze the operational security environment throughout the region, country, and city.
• Work closely with the client (a U.S. government representative) to ensure the guard force’s security posture is commensurate with overall threat levels.
• Be responsible for quality control and contract compliance.
• Be dedicated full time to support the contract and be responsive to the client on matters related to contract performance on a 24/7 basis.

Requirements

• Minimum ten years of police, military, security, or guard force management experience, with a minimum of five years of the work experience being at the supervisory or command levels.
• Minimum of five years’ work experience in New Zealand or in the region.
• Experience in program or project management.
• Experience managing security staff.
• Possess intimate knowledge of overseas security environments and have familiarity with recent trends and specific threats in New Zealand.
• Program and/or project management skills.
• Risk management skills, including problem identification, risk management planning, qualitative risk analysis and problem solving and security-related skills.
• Verifiable record of proven reliability and good conduct
• Computer literacy, including the ability to use common office management tools (e.g. Microsoft Office).
• Experience with multiple levels of communication among various levels of management.
• Be able to maintain and manage communication between all parties.
• Expertise in all areas of physical security and access control.
• Must understand operational methods of all guard force units and zones for response.
• Must be capable of maintaining a professional demeanor under highly stressful circumstances.
• Be experienced in basic communications and radio use/procedures.
• Be able to define, sequence and estimate activities and resources.
• Experience acquiring, developing, and managing project teams
• Be licensed to carry/use a firearm in New Zealand or be able to obtain a license within 30 days of employment.

Citizenship And Residency Requirements

• Must be a citizen of New Zealand a U.S. citizen, or a Third Country National in possession of a valid current work visa for New Zealand or have the ability to obtain a work visa prior to the start of employment.
• Must speak English.
• Must be legally able to drive in New Zealand.

Education

• Secondary education, poly-technical school or have a national diploma or Associate’s degree.