[Hiring] Regional Security Manager @Corning

Role Description

We are looking for a candidate who will work remote from McAllen, TX. We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and results-driven Regional Security Manager to oversee security operations in LATAM, namely Reynosa and Monterrey, Mexico. This role requires a highly skilled and adaptable leader to ensure the safety and security of thousands of employees and critical assets across the region while aligning with corporate and regional management within the LATAM region.

The Regional Security Manager will lead the development and execution of strategic and tactical security initiatives, ensuring effective implementation of policies and procedures to mitigate risks, respond to crises, and safeguard the company’s people, properties, and reputation. This position will act as a generalist and collaborate with subject matter experts within the global security team to address diverse security needs—ranging from physical security to crisis management and investigations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a regional security strategy aligned with global objectives and tailored to Mexico’s unique risk environment.
• Conduct ongoing threat and vulnerability assessments, integrating emerging trends and technologies into security planning.
• Oversee regional security personnel to ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and risk-mitigation practices.
• Recommend and implement physical security enhancements, including access control, alarm monitoring, and CCTV systems.
• Support crisis management, emergency response, and disaster recovery for events such as intrusions, kidnappings, bomb threats, fires, and natural disasters.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the regional security team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Deliver security training to security staff, plant leadership, and the broader workforce.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, industrial security peers, and local/national law enforcement agencies.
• Regularly brief regional and corporate leadership on security risks, trends, investigations, and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct and manage regional investigations in accordance with company protocols and legal requirements.
• Support supply chain security and traveler security programs.
• Collaborate with corporate leadership to design, update, and enforce regional security policies.
• Establish protection goals, objectives, and performance metrics to measure program effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external audits and lead remediation efforts as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in corporate security, federal/state law enforcement, or the military. (Corporate security experience is a plus.)
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across diverse geographies.
• Proven project, program, and vendor management expertise.
• Familiarity with security technologies, such as access control and CCTV systems.
• Strong organizational agility and collaboration skills, particularly in a matrixed and consensus-driven environment.
• Exceptional crisis management, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Skilled in interviewing, detail-oriented, and capable of producing high-quality written and verbal communications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Self-motivated, independent, and results oriented.
• Demonstrates sound professional judgment and confidentiality.
• Flexible to work extra hours as needed, particularly during emergencies.
• Experience with audits and audit remediation is a plus.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required; additional languages are a plus.

Requirements

• Willingness to travel frequently to/from/within Mexico and internationally as needed.
• This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
• The range for this position is $118,866.00 - $163,442.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results.
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career.
• Matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, with total contributions reaching between 7% and 12% of your pay.
• Health and well-being benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.