Security Manager Jobs in South Carolina
Security Manager jobs in South Carolina concentrate in defense and federal contracting, healthcare systems, corporate campuses, and the state's growing manufacturing sector, with demand at every level from site security supervisor to enterprise security director. The most active hiring markets are Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville, where anchors such as BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Bosch, and BMW Manufacturing maintain large physical operations requiring dedicated security leadership. Information security, physical security program management, and regulatory compliance are the specialties appearing most consistently in South Carolina listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.
This position does not offer relocation assistance.
Job Summary
Manages compliance initiatives to facilitate effective infrastructure (electric transmission, electric distribution, etc.) protection strategies throughout the Dominion enterprise. Develops and manages security plans, policies, and procedures that comply with regulatory requirements for company facilities. Ensures compliance with regulatory commitments at assigned locations. Conducts regular security assessments, including vulnerability assessments, for company facilities and processes.
Other specific duties include:
- Represents company during regulatory inspections, security briefings, and security meetings with government agencies.
- Develops security plans to support business continuity activities.
- Ensures technical security equipment integration for company facilities complies with security standards and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluates proposed legislation and regulation for company impact and recommends appropriate responses.
- Develops and maintains agreements with local, state, and federal law enforcement personnel.
- Serves as primary contact for law enforcement and government agencies during routine operations, drills, inspections, or emergencies for assigned facilities.
- Develops security countermeasure strategies to respond to credible threat information. Evaluates security intelligence from public and private sources, and recommends appropriate, strategic company posture and response.
- Prepares summaries of restricted intelligence information for appropriate company distribution.
- Supports investigative interviews with internal and external subjects.
- Provides reports and presentations of security assessment results which enable and support risk management decision making.
- Develops and maintains a wide variety of public and private information sources to support investigative function.
- Provides support and response to emergency contingencies.
- Develops, coordinates, and administers security compliance training.
- Develops security drills and exercises to test security plans, policies, and procedures.
- Manages and directs outside training and consultation service providers.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
6+ years directly related security, law enforcement, homeland security, regulatory compliance experience, or utility industry / energy sector experience. Note: A Master's degree will count as one year of experience. A partial year of experience of six months or more will be rounded up to one year.
Specific knowledge, skills, abilities and experience
- Strong knowledge and experience with contemporary security risk assessment methodologies and standards to mitigate risk.
- Knowledge and experience with providing security at an energy company, and with critical infrastructure protection issues preferred, not required.
- Experience identifying appropriate security countermeasures for known security vulnerabilities and threat information.
- Experience with laws, codes, and government regulatory processes, to make sound decisions, and to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrated experience dealing with local, state, and federal regulatory and law enforcement agencies, to respond to security events impacting critical infrastructure facilities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills to provide briefings to company management and government officials on security investigations and/or security risk assessments.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and to achieve results with little supervision.
- Experience evaluating and communicating sensitive security information.
- Demonstrated experience developing and evaluating security drills and exercises at regulated and non-regulated sites.
- Demonstrated experience developing and providing training to company personnel.
- Experience with contemporary security technology used for access control, intrusion detection, visitor identification, and event monitoring.
- Consistent demonstration of critical thinking skills in a security environment.
- Demonstrated ability to use security experience to add value in a business environment.
- Ability to obtain government issued security clearance, as required.
- In-depth knowledge of NERC CIP regulation standards, or the ability to learn (CIP-006 and CIP-014).
- Knowledge of electric utility operations: Bulk Electric System and internal controls.
Education Requirements
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelor
Preferred Discipline(s): Criminal Justice, Business, or Related Fields
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.
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Export Control
Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
What You'll Get
Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:
$81900 - $106400
The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.
At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. To learn more about our benefits, click here: dombenefits.com.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.
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What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security manager jobs across South Carolina.
- Active South Carolina security guard or manager license issued by SLED, the State Law Enforcement Division
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, or a related field
- Five or more years of progressive experience in physical or corporate security
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or similar ASIS International credential preferred
- Proven experience managing security personnel, vendors, and post orders
- Familiarity with access control systems, CCTV platforms, and incident reporting software
Security Manager Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a security manager in South Carolina?
Security managers in South Carolina must hold a valid license issued through the State Law Enforcement Division, or SLED, which oversees private security licensing in the state. Candidates typically need a background investigation, fingerprinting, and completion of state-approved training hours before a manager-level license is granted. Most employers also expect a bachelor's degree and several years of hands-on security experience, with professional credentials such as the CPP strengthening a candidacy considerably.
How much do security managers make in South Carolina?
Security managers in South Carolina earn a median of about $103,940 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,610 for the lowest 10% to over $169,950 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire security managers in South Carolina?
Employers hiring security managers in South Carolina right now include Dominion Energy, Allied Universal, and Lexington Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. South Carolina's defense contractors, large healthcare networks, and automotive manufacturers are among the most consistent sources of security manager openings in the state.
Which South Carolina cities have the most security manager jobs?
Spartanburg, Cayce, and Greenville account for the largest share of security manager openings in South Carolina. Columbia leads because of its concentration of state government agencies, healthcare systems, and Fort Jackson, while Charleston's port operations, military installations, and expanding tech corridor drive demand there, and Greenville reflects the security needs of its dense manufacturing and corporate campus environment.
Are there remote security manager jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. Security management is largely a site-based, operational role, so most positions require an on-site presence to oversee personnel, physical access controls, and emergency response. About 0% of security manager openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to concentrate in cybersecurity program management or enterprise policy roles rather than traditional physical security oversight.
How can I get hired as a security manager in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a security officer or shift supervisor under a SLED-licensed security company, then building toward a manager license as hours and supervisory experience accumulate. Large South Carolina employers such as hospital networks and manufacturing facilities regularly hire associate-level security coordinators as stepping stones. Completing the ASIS International CPP coursework early, even before full eligibility, signals commitment and gives candidates a clear edge in a competitive field.
Where can I find and apply to security manager jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to security manager jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and credentials, and apply directly to each position that fits.
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