Hybrid Manager, Physical Security Investigations

at Vanguard

• Job title: Manager, Physical Security Investigations
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Malvern, United States

About the role

• Manager leading physical security investigations and employee prescreening at Vanguard. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safety and compliance in a corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee physical security investigations related to external physical security threats, incidents, suspicious activity, and concerning behaviors impacting Vanguard facilities, crew, and operations.
• Apply advanced open‑source investigative techniques and behavioral threat assessment to assess credibility, intent, capability, and proximity of potential risks to corporate operations.
• Produce high‑quality investigative assessments that synthesize open‑source and contextual information into objective, actionable findings.
• Distinguish between noise, concern, and credible risk, providing clear recommendations for mitigation, escalation, or monitoring.
• Partner with site security, corporate security operations, Crew Relations, Legal, Compliance, and external stakeholders (e.g., law enforcement, vendors) as appropriate.
• Ensure investigations are conducted consistently, ethically, and in compliance with legal and privacy requirements across worldwide jurisdictions.
• Oversee employee prescreening and related due diligence programs, ensuring alignment with organizational risk tolerance, regulatory requirements, and internal policy.
• Drive continuous improvement of screening processes, tools, and quality assurance.
• Identify and implement opportunities to modernize investigative methodologies through technology, data analytics, and enhanced OSINT tradecraft.
• Monitor emerging threats, threat vectors, and industry best practices to inform program evolution and strategic planning.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of investigators and analysts, fostering a culture of critical thinking, professionalism, accountability, and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in criminal justice, political science, intelligence studies, security management, psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years related work experience, with at least three years experience in physical security, protective intelligence, or investigations in a corporate environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in open‑source intelligence collection, validation, and analysis.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including team development, coaching, and performance management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing senior leaders on sensitive issues.

Benefits

• comprehensive health and wellness care
• work-life balance
• investment in your future