Manager, Security

Job Title

Manager, Security

About Canoo


Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done.


The “Canoo Way”


Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations.


Job Purpose


The Security Manager is a key leadership position managing third-party service providers and supporting day-to-day security programs that are consistent with operational goals, including facility and employee security. In addition, you will be responsible for a team of HSE Technicians leading emergency response operations, working with the local leadership team to drive the Canoo Safety and Security Mission, and taking the lead in accomplishing the Safety & Security goals and objectives.

Responsibilities (80s of the Position)

• Manage team of internal staff and third-party Security vendor regarding the Safety & Security staff in their performance of security operations.
• Ensure compliance with Safety & Security policies, identify anomalies, develop solutions and always maintain clear lines of communications to relevant parties.
• Ensure a proactive approach to accomplishing the safety and security of employees and assets.
• Maintain situational awareness of natural and man-made events that could potentially compromise the safety and security of personnel, business operations and the critical infrastructure.
• Promote and lead implementation of the employee security programs
• Ensure proper utilization and execution of contract security programs.
• Participate and support local emergency action plans.
• Maintain and improve the Canoo Emergency Response plan to include deep shelter, evacuation, medical response, injury response and other situations as deemed necessary.
• Provide budgetary inputs and assist the Head of Global Safety and Security in the efficient management of allocated site budget.

Required Experience

• Security Management: 5-7 years (Required)
• License/Certification: Protection Professional Certification (CPP) (Preferred)
• The individual needs to be a self-starter, able to work independently with minimal (or no) supervision. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks is essential.
• Individual must be capable of organizing and prioritizing a highly varied work schedule, handling multiple projects simultaneously, be able to work effectively under pressure within limited time constraints and be willing to work flexible hours.
• Understand fundamental concepts of Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Emergency Response, and the Incident Command system.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use. Long walks to assess and audit facilities are required. On site presence at our offices is mandatory for this position.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

What's Cool About Working Here...

• Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Equity Compensation
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy

Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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