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Security Manager

CBRE

Boston, MAJob$85–110K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$85–110K/yr
Location
Boston, MA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Local Or National Security Staff Certification

Job overview

The CBRE Security Manager oversees security operations for a small to medium-sized property and supervises the staff responsible for those operations. The role manages visitor access, security policies and incident response, and coordinates with Building Services and department managers. It also controls security budgets, monitors expenses, and implements preventative measures. A local or national security staff certification is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Staff SupervisionStaffing and SelectionTraining and DevelopmentCoaching and MentoringPerformance ManagementSensitive CommunicationLeadershipMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational SkillsInquisitive MindsetPhysical StaminaLifting 50 Lbs

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree3+ Years Relevant ExperienceLocal or National Security Staff Certification50 Lbs Lifting Ability

Benefits

401(k) Match
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Security Manager, you will oversee the team responsible for the security operations for a small to medium-sized property.

This job is a part of the Security, Fire, Landscaping & Waste Management functional area which focuses on the physical security and fire safety of an organization or other physical assets.

What You’ll Do:

  • Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.

  • Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.

  • Oversee the building operations involving visitor access and activities.

  • Develop and implement security policies, protocols, and procedures. Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

  • Act as the point of contact for ongoing communication with Building Services staff about site operations. Collaborate with department managers to determine security needs.

  • Investigate, report, and maintain records of security-related incidents on the property. Coordinate responses to emergencies and alarms.

  • Prepare surveillance equipment maintenance schedules and facility repairs in a timely manner.

  • Protect the organization and clients from damage and loss. This includes providing training such as life safety systems, CPR, and first aid.

  • Consult with human resources on issues related to security personnel.

  • Control budgets for security operations and monitor expenses. Gather security intelligence and implement preventative measures. Keep abreast of innovative technologies and advancements in security services.

  • Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.

  • Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.

  • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.

What You’ll Need:

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Completed Local or National security staff certification, required.

  • Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

  • Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.

  • Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.

  • Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.

  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

  • Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.

Disclaimers:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates

disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Security Manager position is $85,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Security Manager position is $110,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

How this job compares

Set against the 541 open Security Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$85–110K/yr
  • US median$99–230K/yr407 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $98K, is 41% below the US median midpoint ($166K) — in the lowest quarter of Security Manager salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 14 open Security Manager jobs in Massachusetts and 541 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Security Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 468 postings).
Education
133 of the 541 open Security Manager jobs (25%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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