Security Manager Jobs in Arizona
Security Manager jobs in Arizona are in strong demand, concentrated in corporate security, defense contracting, healthcare systems, and government facilities, with openings ranging from entry-level security supervisor roles through senior director positions. Phoenix and Tucson are the primary hiring hubs, with Scottsdale rounding out the top three, where major employers such as Banner Health, Raytheon Technologies, and the Arizona Department of Corrections maintain consistent security management needs. The most sought-after specialties in Arizona are physical security operations, cybersecurity program management, and emergency response planning. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- 544133
- PHOENIX
- REMOTE OPTIONS
- EXPOSITION AND STATE FAIR BOARD
- Full-time
- Closing at: Oct 7 2026 - 23:55 MST
EXPOSITION AND STATE FAIR BOARD
The Arizona Exposition and State Fair exists to showcase the cultural richness, traditions, heritage, and diverse commerce of Arizona by bringing the community together, celebrating in a spirit of freedom and security.
SECURITY MANAGER
Address: 1826 West McDowell Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Salary: $78,000.00 - $100,988.99 Annually
Grade: 24
Closing Date: October 7, 2026
The Security Manager will serve as senior administrative and operational authority over physical asset protection and public gathering venue safety, and will be responsible for the safety and protection of guests, employees, performers, vendors, and facility assets through the development and execution of security strategies, emergency response planning, crown management, venue access control, incident response, and coordination with public safety agencies. Supervises security staff, contracted security vendors. Responsible for designing and implementing tactical response plans, directing massive contract security deployments, running incident command during emergencies, and mitigating physical safety threats.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
- Physical Facility Security and Emergency Management. Create, execute, update venue/facility vulnerability and protection plans, access control criteria, and agency SOPs.
- Lead safety and security operations during threats, disasters, security breaches.
- POC for emergency responders.
- Establish and oversee performance and instructions for internal and external security guard teams.
- Create and deploy ingress/egress, screening protocols, crowd control plans for all venue events.
- Conduct incident investigations for physical property, employees, guests, in accordance with statutory risk management requirements.
- Budget management, reporting, procurement of security related equipment.
- Security operations, public safety practices, and protective services for large scale public venues, entertainment, fairs,
- Crowd management principles, venue access control procedures, emergency preparedness, evacuation planning, ICS and NIMS, physical counter-terrorism concepts, state building codes, risk management requirements;
- Credentialing systems, radio communication protocols.
Skills in:
- Advanced skills in planning, organizing, and directing comprehensive security operations for large scale events and public gatherings;
- Evaluating security risks, implementing preventative and corrective measures, analyzing and managing emergency situations, incident response protocols, and maintaining operational security during critical events;
- Training, supervising and evaluating security personnel;
- The use of security technologies including surveillance systems, access controls, and communications.
Ability to:
- Maintain emotional control and deliver immediate decisions under intense duress during active security threats;
- Lead and motivate diverse personalities while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and customer service, with internal and external groups;
- Communicate verbally and in writing, at all levels;
- Effectively manage conflict resolution, and make sound judgement in high pressure situations.
- ICS/NIMS training.
- Bachelor's degree or minimum 5 years security related leadership experience in arena, fairground, stadium or similar venue.
- Valid Arizona's Driver's License.
- Must pass Arizona DPS background check.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
- Sick leave
- Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
- Health and dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
- Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
- Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Rose Ibe at rose.ibe@azdoa.gov.
- 544133
- PHOENIX
- REMOTE OPTIONS
- EXPOSITION AND STATE FAIR BOARD
- Full-time
- Closing at: Oct 7 2026 - 23:55 MST
EXPOSITION AND STATE FAIR BOARD
The Arizona Exposition and State Fair exists to showcase the cultural richness, traditions, heritage, and diverse commerce of Arizona by bringing the community together, celebrating in a spirit of freedom and security.
SECURITY MANAGER
Address: 1826 West McDowell Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Salary: $78,000.00 - $100,988.99 Annually
Grade: 24
Closing Date: October 7, 2026
The Security Manager will serve as senior administrative and operational authority over physical asset protection and public gathering venue safety, and will be responsible for the safety and protection of guests, employees, performers, vendors, and facility assets through the development and execution of security strategies, emergency response planning, crown management, venue access control, incident response, and coordination with public safety agencies. Supervises security staff, contracted security vendors. Responsible for designing and implementing tactical response plans, directing massive contract security deployments, running incident command during emergencies, and mitigating physical safety threats.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
- Physical Facility Security and Emergency Management. Create, execute, update venue/facility vulnerability and protection plans, access control criteria, and agency SOPs.
- Lead safety and security operations during threats, disasters, security breaches.
- POC for emergency responders.
- Establish and oversee performance and instructions for internal and external security guard teams.
- Create and deploy ingress/egress, screening protocols, crowd control plans for all venue events.
- Conduct incident investigations for physical property, employees, guests, in accordance with statutory risk management requirements.
- Budget management, reporting, procurement of security related equipment.
- Security operations, public safety practices, and protective services for large scale public venues, entertainment, fairs,
- Crowd management principles, venue access control procedures, emergency preparedness, evacuation planning, ICS and NIMS, physical counter-terrorism concepts, state building codes, risk management requirements;
- Credentialing systems, radio communication protocols.
Skills in:
- Advanced skills in planning, organizing, and directing comprehensive security operations for large scale events and public gatherings;
- Evaluating security risks, implementing preventative and corrective measures, analyzing and managing emergency situations, incident response protocols, and maintaining operational security during critical events;
- Training, supervising and evaluating security personnel;
- The use of security technologies including surveillance systems, access controls, and communications.
Ability to:
- Maintain emotional control and deliver immediate decisions under intense duress during active security threats;
- Lead and motivate diverse personalities while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and customer service, with internal and external groups;
- Communicate verbally and in writing, at all levels;
- Effectively manage conflict resolution, and make sound judgement in high pressure situations.
- ICS/NIMS training.
- Bachelor's degree or minimum 5 years security related leadership experience in arena, fairground, stadium or similar venue.
- Valid Arizona's Driver's License.
- Must pass Arizona DPS background check.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
- Sick leave
- Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
- Health and dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
- Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
- Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Rose Ibe at rose.ibe@azdoa.gov.
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The qualifications that appear most often in security manager jobs across Arizona.
- Active Arizona Department of Public Safety guard card or equivalent recognized certification required
- Five or more years of progressive security management or law enforcement experience preferred
- CPP, PSP, or CISSP certification strongly preferred by Arizona employers
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing security teams and vendor contracts across large facilities
- Familiarity with OSHA workplace safety standards and Arizona state compliance requirements
Security Manager Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a security manager in Arizona?
Becoming a security manager in Arizona typically starts with obtaining an Arizona Department of Public Safety security guard registration, which is required for most commercial security roles in the state. From there, candidates generally build supervisory experience over several years before moving into management. A bachelor's degree in criminal justice or security management strengthens your candidacy, and professional certifications such as the Certified Protection Professional are widely recognized by Arizona employers in healthcare, government, and corporate sectors.
How much do security managers make in Arizona?
Security managers in Arizona earn a median of about $99,880 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,160 for the lowest 10% to over $160,050 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire security managers in Arizona?
Employers hiring security managers in Arizona right now include Amazon, GardaWorld Security Services US, and Deloitte, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Arizona's mix of large hospital systems, defense contractors, and state government agencies means security manager hiring is spread across several industries with different specializations and site requirements.
Which Arizona cities have the most security manager jobs?
Phoenix, Tempe, and Arizona lead Arizona for security manager openings, reflecting the concentration of corporate headquarters, healthcare campuses, defense facilities, and government operations in these metros. Phoenix dominates by volume given its size and the density of employers like Banner Health and major defense contractors, while Tucson's openings are driven heavily by military installations and the University of Arizona medical system.
Are there remote security manager jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're rare. Security manager work is largely site-based, requiring physical oversight of facilities, staff, and access control systems that cannot be done remotely. About 63% of security manager openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to focus on cybersecurity program oversight, policy development, or enterprise risk management rather than traditional physical security operations.
How can I get hired as a security manager in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a security officer or shift supervisor, then building toward management over two to four years. Arizona employers such as Banner Health, the Arizona Department of Corrections, and large resort properties regularly hire entry-level security officers and promote internally. Obtaining your Arizona Department of Public Safety guard registration immediately signals seriousness, and pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Arizona State University or the University of Arizona alongside field experience accelerates the path to a management role.
Where can I find and apply to security manager jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to security manager jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings across industries including healthcare, defense, corporate security, and government. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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