Protective Force Group Manager

Job overview

The Protective Force Group Manager role is onsite in Golden, CO, with a 40-hour workweek. The annual salary range is $100,400–$180,700. The role supports the Laboratory Protection office and the 24/7 Emergency Response Team at the National Laboratory of the Rockies. The manager provides strategic and operational leadership for protective force and central monitoring station personnel. The role strengthens readiness by overseeing staffing, training, security plans, incident response, and compliance with applicable directives and regulations.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop protective force and central monitoring station teams
• coordinate security plans and policies
• support emergency response planning, training, and corrective actions
• maintain knowledge of applicable DOE directives and regulations
• oversee monitoring and testing of personnel and security systems.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

protective force

security operations

emergency response

team leadership

incident command

doe directives

training programs

golden co

national laboratory of the rockies

annual salary $100,400–$180,700

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, pension, 403(b) with employer match, life and AD&D insurance, paid time off, holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires seven years managing or supervising physical security teams, including two years in 24/7 emergency response, security operations, or protective force units; requires relevant certification and familiarity with DOE directives and incident command structures.

About the employer

National Laboratory of the Rockies is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.