General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems

Manager, Security

Job Locations US-AR-Hampton
Requisition ID
2025-34941
Position Type
Full Time
Position Classification
On-Site
Job Function
Administrative Services

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.

Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

Protects the organization's employees, properties and all items of value on premises from any preventable harm or danger | Develops security policies and procedures that comply with government guidelines and standards | Conducts investigations to protect organization assets | Responds to contingency events, including bomb threats, sabotage and severe weather conditions through on-site security force or with the assistance of government law enforcement agencies | Recommends hiring of outside security contractors as necessary and may oversee contract guard force | Responsibilities are within the Security Function as a generalist or in a combination of Disciplines | Performs Environmental, Health, and Safety Duties in addition to Security Duties

Impact of the Role

General Profile

  • Supervises the daily activities of support staff or production team members. Does not typically perform the work supervised
  • Must have any type of one direct report or more
  • Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors
  • Problem solving is guided by policies and procedures; receives guidance and oversight from manager
  • Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

  • Supervises a team of security officers and guards that ensure the physical safety of all visitors, employees, or customers to the organization's facilities and the security of property and assets.  
  • Oversees and conducts regular audits and inspections of buildings and grounds to ensure protection from intruders, fire hazards, theft, and vandalism.  
  • Follows and enforces protocols for the monitoring of systems and alarms, and procedures for response to issues.  
  • Ensures that all security events are logged, documented, and reported using standard procedures.  
  • Trains staff and establishes plans for crisis response, disaster recovery, evacuation, workplace violence, and other emergency events.  
  • Participates in education programs and communications on security policies and topics to ensure staff is adequately informed and equipped to manage potential security issues. 
  • Keeps abreast with all local, state, provincial, or federal security-related information, directives, and events.  
  • Assists with investigations and critical event responses in coordination with law enforcement and other officials or agencies.  
  • Understands law enforcement methods, tactics, and procedures.  
  • Leads and directs the work of other employees and has some responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & General Managers. 

Required Qualifications

  • Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience
  • Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
  • Knowledge, skills & abilities: Emergency Management. Investigations. Physical Security. Security Management. Security Risk Management. Strategy Development. Law Enforcement Liaison. Resource Allocation. Conflict De-Escalation.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
  • Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
  • Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
  • May need to stand for long periods of time.
  • Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
  • This position is Safety-Sensitive.

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The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

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