Regional Security Manager

Our Global Security team is looking for a Regional Security Manager with strong leadership experience, operational expertise, and a proactive approach to physical security. This individual will be the regional subject matter expert, driving the implementation of our security management program across a diverse operational footprint-including chemical facilities, supply chain operations, and remote work environments.

Location: St. Paul, MN

What’s in it For You:

• Starting on Day 1: Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more
  
• The opportunity to take on some of the world�s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments.
  
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
  
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.
  

What You Will Do:

• Implement physical security strategies tailored to chemical facilities, supply chain operations, and remote workers.
  
• Manage Corporate Security Managers across the region and develop a network of local security coordinators.
  
• Conduct regular risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
  
• Oversee access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and perimeter security systems across NA facilities.
  
• Support workplace violence prevention and remote worker safety protocols, including vehicle tracking and incident reporting.
  
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  
• Support investigations into security incidents and ethics violations, and advise site leadership on dynamic threats.
  
• Deliver and adapt security awareness training for employees, contractors, and remote workers.
  
• Coordinate with the Global Physical Security Technology Manager on system upgrades and standardization.
  
• Oversee proprietary and contract guard services to ensure consistent and effective coverage.
  
• Collaborate on crisis response planning and drills with emergency response teams and GIS developers.
  
• Partners with SH&E, HR, facilities, and supply chain teams to align security with operational goals.
  
• Assist in developing and managing security budgets.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor�s degree in security management, criminal justice, business administration, or a related field.
  
• 7 years of experience in physical security management, including 3 years in a leadership role.
  
• Proficiency in security systems such as access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection.
  
• Travel: up to 50% across North America
  
• 7 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and managing vendor relationships.
  
• Immigration sponsorship and relocation are not available for this position.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP).
  
• Excellent communication skills, with 5 years of experience training staff and presenting to senior leadership.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond effectively under pressure.
  
• Experience managing security for remote or mobile workforces.
  
• Familiarity with chemical industry-specific security challenges, including hazardous material handling and regulatory compliance.
  

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is $117,200.00 - $175,800.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
  
• Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
  

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.