Green Card Security Operations Manager Jobs
Security Operations Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing an I-140 petition on your behalf. Cybersecurity and physical security management backgrounds both support strong sponsorship cases under either category.
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Please note - this role requires a Minimum of 5 years of security, public safety, management, or law enforcement work experience AND a Minimum of 2 years of security/law enforcement Supervisory experience.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Security Operations Manager manages the daily operations of VCUHS’s Security Department. This position supervises and directs subordinate Security Supervisors, Assistant Security Supervisors and Security Officers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Experience REQUIRED:
- Minimum of five (5) years of security, public safety, management, or law enforcement work experience.
- Minimum of two (2) years of security/law enforcement supervisory experience.
Education/training REQUIRED:
- Associate degree from an accredited program, equivalent relevant experience, or a combination of relevant experience and education.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience PREFERRED:
- Previous work experience as a sworn law enforcement officer.
- Seven (7) years of security or law enforcement work experience.
- Five (5) years of security/law enforcement supervisory experience.
Education/training PREFERRED:
- Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field
ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Rotating days off.
- Must be able to work weekends and off-shifts as needed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises and manages assigned security officers/employees.
INDEPENDENT ACTION(S) REQUIRED
Responsible for managing the daily operations of the Security Department.
AGE SPECIFIC GROUPS SERVED
All
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate)
Physical:
- Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Activities:
- Prolonged standing
- Prolonged sitting
- Frequent bending
- Walking (distance)
- Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
- Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory:
- Strong recall
- Reasoning
- Problem solving
- Hearing
- Speak clearly
- Write legibly
- Reading
- Logical thinking
Emotional:
- Fast pace environment
- Able to handle multiple priorities
- Frequent and intense customer interactions
- Noisy environment
- Able to adapt to frequent change
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran
INTRODUCTION
Please note - this role requires a Minimum of 5 years of security, public safety, management, or law enforcement work experience AND a Minimum of 2 years of security/law enforcement Supervisory experience.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Security Operations Manager manages the daily operations of VCUHS’s Security Department. This position supervises and directs subordinate Security Supervisors, Assistant Security Supervisors and Security Officers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Experience REQUIRED:
- Minimum of five (5) years of security, public safety, management, or law enforcement work experience.
- Minimum of two (2) years of security/law enforcement supervisory experience.
Education/training REQUIRED:
- Associate degree from an accredited program, equivalent relevant experience, or a combination of relevant experience and education.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience PREFERRED:
- Previous work experience as a sworn law enforcement officer.
- Seven (7) years of security or law enforcement work experience.
- Five (5) years of security/law enforcement supervisory experience.
Education/training PREFERRED:
- Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field
ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Rotating days off.
- Must be able to work weekends and off-shifts as needed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises and manages assigned security officers/employees.
INDEPENDENT ACTION(S) REQUIRED
Responsible for managing the daily operations of the Security Department.
AGE SPECIFIC GROUPS SERVED
All
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate)
Physical:
- Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Activities:
- Prolonged standing
- Prolonged sitting
- Frequent bending
- Walking (distance)
- Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
- Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory:
- Strong recall
- Reasoning
- Problem solving
- Hearing
- Speak clearly
- Write legibly
- Reading
- Logical thinking
Emotional:
- Fast pace environment
- Able to handle multiple priorities
- Frequent and intense customer interactions
- Noisy environment
- Able to adapt to frequent change
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Security Operations Manager
Document your SOC leadership credentials early
PERM requires your employer to define minimum job requirements before advertising. Compile written records of your security operations center experience, incident response leadership, and any CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certifications now, so your role description accurately reflects your actual qualifications.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Security Operations Manager openings by employers who have previously filed PERM applications, which signals an established internal process for sponsoring foreign professionals rather than employers navigating the DOL requirements for the first time.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
DOL assigns your role a wage level from I to IV based on complexity and supervision. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered salary meets at least the Level II or III prevailing wage for your location before your employer submits the PERM application.
Clarify specialty occupation framing with your employer
Security Operations Manager roles spanning both technical and administrative functions can create PERM complications if the job duties are described too broadly. Confirm your employer's attorney will frame the position around specialized security knowledge requiring a degree, not general management skills.
Check your priority date against EB-3 bulletin cutoffs
EB-3 has no annual lottery, but nationals from India and China face priority date backlogs that can extend wait times significantly. Review the monthly Visa Bulletin cutoffs for your country of birth and factor this into your timeline before your I-140 is filed.
Understand how EB-2 eligibility changes your filing strategy
If your role requires a master's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field, your employer may qualify you under EB-2 instead of EB-3, which can offer shorter wait times for some nationalities. Confirm the degree requirement is enforceable and not just preferred to support the EB-2 classification.
Green Card Security Operations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Operations Manager role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Security Operations Manager positions qualify under EB-3 as professional roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field. If your employer requires a master's degree or you have a bachelor's plus five or more years of progressive security leadership experience, EB-2 may be available. The PERM labor certification process applies to both categories.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, subject to an annual lottery, and must be renewed every three years. PERM-based green card sponsorship is permanent, has no lottery, and results in lawful permanent residency. The tradeoff is time: PERM recruitment and DOL review typically add six to eighteen months before the I-140 petition is even filed, so starting early matters.
Where can I find Security Operations Manager jobs where employers are already open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Security Operations Manager roles filtered by employers with documented PERM and green card sponsorship history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored a foreign worker, so you can focus on employers whose HR and legal teams already know the PERM process.
What role do I play in the PERM labor certification process?
PERM is primarily an employer-driven process filed with DOL on your behalf. Your main responsibilities are providing accurate educational credentials, employment history, and certifications for the labor certification filing, and ensuring your qualifications match the minimum requirements your employer defines. USCIS then reviews the I-140 petition after DOL certifies the PERM application.
Can my security certifications substitute for a degree in a green card application?
Certifications like CISSP or CISM strengthen your profile but typically cannot substitute for a bachelor's degree in EB-3 or EB-2 sponsorship unless your employer explicitly accepts equivalent experience under a three-for-one substitution rule in the PERM job description. Your employer's immigration attorney must structure the minimum requirements carefully at the outset to make this work.