Security Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Security Manager roles attract H-1B visa and E-3 visa sponsorship from large employers in corporate security, government contracting, and critical infrastructure. Most positions require a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, cybersecurity, or a related field, plus demonstrated leadership experience managing security operations. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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The Safety, Risk & Security Manager is responsible for leading safety, risk mitigation, and security programs for the Caprock Workforce Community—a large scale, live in housing and hospitality environment operated by Aramark. This role protects residents, employees, visitors, property, and company assets through proactive safety leadership, strong vendor oversight, and effective risk control practices.
This position serves as the primary point of contact for onsite health services (clinic), medical response coordination, and contracted security services, ensuring vendors meet contractual obligations, Aramark standards, and regulatory requirements. The role also functions as a strategic operational partner, supporting occupational safety, environmental compliance, food safety, and emergency response in a 24/7 community environment.
A continuous onsite presence, coaching leaders and employees, and reinforcing a strong safety culture are core expectations of this role.
Job Responsibilities
Safety & Risk Management
- Lead and implement Aramark safety and risk control programs to protect people, property, and assets across the Caprock community.
- Train and coach managers and employees on safety, security, and risk prevention programs in alignment with Aramark standards.
- Partner with Operations, Human Resources, and Corporate Safety & Risk Control to enforce Aramark’s SAFE Commitment.
- Conduct routine safety walks of all community facilities, housing, dining, recreation, and common areas, engaging operational leaders in corrective actions.
- Lead injury investigations, incident response, and follow up corrective actions to reduce severity and frequency.
- Manage workers’ compensation claims in partnership with Human Resources, claims administrators, and the onsite medical clinic.
- Prepare for and manage internal and external safety audits; track and close corrective actions in a timely manner.
Vendor Management – Health Services & Clinic
- Serve as the primary liaison for the onsite medical clinic and health services providers.
- Manage vendor performance to ensure clinic operations meet contractual expectations, regulatory standards, and Aramark safety protocols.
- Coordinate medical response processes, injury care, return to work support, and outbreak or infectious disease response protocols.
- Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders on health related communications, safety education, and employee wellness initiatives.
Vendor Management – Security Services
- Oversee contracted security providers, ensuring consistent, professional security coverage for the Caprock community.
- Monitor compliance with security contracts, post orders, incident reporting, and escalation protocols.
- Partner with Operations and Facilities to manage access control, patrol activities, emergency response, and asset protection.
- Lead security incident investigations in coordination with Human Resources and community leadership.
- Ensure alignment between security operations and the resident experience in a live in community setting.
Compliance, Audits & Emergency Response
- Ensure compliance with applicable occupational safety, environmental, food safety, and security regulations.
- Maintain safety documentation, SAFE Briefs, SAFE Observations, investigations, and local safety boards.
- Accompany corporate, regulatory, or partner inspections and manage corrective action responses.
- Respond to emergencies in coordination with Facilities, Security, clinic partners, and local emergency services.
- Support emergency preparedness planning, drills, and crisis response protocols appropriate to a large residential community.
Training & Leadership
- Lead safety, security, and emergency response training for managers and employees.
- Facilitate community safety meetings and cross functional coordination.
- Act as a trusted advisor and visible safety leader within the Caprock community.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required (Environmental Health & Safety, Public Health, Business, or related field preferred).
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in occupational safety, risk management, security, or related fields.
- Experience managing third party vendors, preferably in healthcare, clinic operations, security, or large scale facilities.
- Strong working knowledge of incident investigation, workers’ compensation, and corrective action processes.
- Understanding of severity and frequency metrics and ability to drive improvements.
- ServSafe certification preferred (or ability to obtain); OSHA certification preferred (or ability to obtain).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong coaching, influencing, and relationship building skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a physically active environment.
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required in a 24/7 community setting.
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing – a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work – our focus is helping you reach your full potential.
Position Summary
The Safety, Risk & Security Manager is responsible for leading safety, risk mitigation, and security programs for the Caprock Workforce Community—a large scale, live in housing and hospitality environment operated by Aramark. This role protects residents, employees, visitors, property, and company assets through proactive safety leadership, strong vendor oversight, and effective risk control practices.
This position serves as the primary point of contact for onsite health services (clinic), medical response coordination, and contracted security services, ensuring vendors meet contractual obligations, Aramark standards, and regulatory requirements. The role also functions as a strategic operational partner, supporting occupational safety, environmental compliance, food safety, and emergency response in a 24/7 community environment.
A continuous onsite presence, coaching leaders and employees, and reinforcing a strong safety culture are core expectations of this role.
Job Responsibilities
Safety & Risk Management
- Lead and implement Aramark safety and risk control programs to protect people, property, and assets across the Caprock community.
- Train and coach managers and employees on safety, security, and risk prevention programs in alignment with Aramark standards.
- Partner with Operations, Human Resources, and Corporate Safety & Risk Control to enforce Aramark’s SAFE Commitment.
- Conduct routine safety walks of all community facilities, housing, dining, recreation, and common areas, engaging operational leaders in corrective actions.
- Lead injury investigations, incident response, and follow up corrective actions to reduce severity and frequency.
- Manage workers’ compensation claims in partnership with Human Resources, claims administrators, and the onsite medical clinic.
- Prepare for and manage internal and external safety audits; track and close corrective actions in a timely manner.
Vendor Management – Health Services & Clinic
- Serve as the primary liaison for the onsite medical clinic and health services providers.
- Manage vendor performance to ensure clinic operations meet contractual expectations, regulatory standards, and Aramark safety protocols.
- Coordinate medical response processes, injury care, return to work support, and outbreak or infectious disease response protocols.
- Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders on health related communications, safety education, and employee wellness initiatives.
Vendor Management – Security Services
- Oversee contracted security providers, ensuring consistent, professional security coverage for the Caprock community.
- Monitor compliance with security contracts, post orders, incident reporting, and escalation protocols.
- Partner with Operations and Facilities to manage access control, patrol activities, emergency response, and asset protection.
- Lead security incident investigations in coordination with Human Resources and community leadership.
- Ensure alignment between security operations and the resident experience in a live in community setting.
Compliance, Audits & Emergency Response
- Ensure compliance with applicable occupational safety, environmental, food safety, and security regulations.
- Maintain safety documentation, SAFE Briefs, SAFE Observations, investigations, and local safety boards.
- Accompany corporate, regulatory, or partner inspections and manage corrective action responses.
- Respond to emergencies in coordination with Facilities, Security, clinic partners, and local emergency services.
- Support emergency preparedness planning, drills, and crisis response protocols appropriate to a large residential community.
Training & Leadership
- Lead safety, security, and emergency response training for managers and employees.
- Facilitate community safety meetings and cross functional coordination.
- Act as a trusted advisor and visible safety leader within the Caprock community.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required (Environmental Health & Safety, Public Health, Business, or related field preferred).
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in occupational safety, risk management, security, or related fields.
- Experience managing third party vendors, preferably in healthcare, clinic operations, security, or large scale facilities.
- Strong working knowledge of incident investigation, workers’ compensation, and corrective action processes.
- Understanding of severity and frequency metrics and ability to drive improvements.
- ServSafe certification preferred (or ability to obtain); OSHA certification preferred (or ability to obtain).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong coaching, influencing, and relationship building skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a physically active environment.
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required in a 24/7 community setting.
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing – a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work – our focus is helping you reach your full potential.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Security Manager
Target large employers with established sponsorship programs
Fortune 500 companies, defense contractors, and hospital systems sponsor Security Manager visas far more consistently than small firms. These employers have dedicated HR and legal teams that treat sponsorship as routine, not exceptional.
Clarify whether your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
USCIS requires Security Manager positions to demand a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Roles combining physical security with compliance, risk management, or cybersecurity tend to meet this standard more clearly than generalist guard supervision roles.
Certifications strengthen your sponsorship case significantly
CPP (Certified Protection Professional), CISSP, or PSP credentials signal specialized expertise that reinforces the specialty occupation argument. Employers filing your H-1B petition benefit when your qualifications clearly exceed a generalist security background.
Government contractors are a reliable sponsorship source
Defense and federal contractors regularly sponsor Security Managers for facility security officer and program security officer roles. These positions often require security clearances, which adds hiring urgency that makes employers more willing to invest in sponsorship.
Apply before the H-1B registration window in March
H-1B petitions follow an annual lottery with registration opening in March. If you want to start a sponsored role by October, you need a job offer secured well before then, giving your employer time to register and prepare documentation.
Australian citizens should prioritize the E-3 visa pathway
The E-3 has no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and allows two-year renewable status for qualifying specialty occupation roles. Security Manager positions at established employers routinely qualify, making the E-3 a faster and more predictable route than the H-1B.
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Find Security Manager JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the position is defined. Security Manager roles focused on physical guard supervision often struggle to meet the specialty occupation standard because USCIS requires the job to normally demand a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Roles that blend security operations with cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, or program security for government contracts tend to qualify more reliably. Employers should document the degree requirement carefully in the petition.
What degree do I need for a sponsored Security Manager position?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field. Some positions accept degrees in business or public administration when paired with substantial security-specific experience or certifications like CPP or CISSP. A general degree with no field alignment to security can weaken the specialty occupation argument during USCIS review, so degree relevance matters as much as degree level.
Where can I find Security Manager jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Security Manager roles from employers who actively sponsor work visas, so you can filter specifically for sponsored positions rather than guessing from a generic job board. This is especially useful for identifying which employers have a track record of H-1B or E-3 filings in security-related roles, saving significant time in your search.
Do Security Manager roles require a security clearance for visa sponsorship?
Not universally, but government contractors and defense firms frequently require Secret or Top Secret clearances for Security Manager positions. Clearance eligibility depends on factors beyond visa status, and the process can be lengthy. Some employers will sponsor your visa while initiating the clearance process in parallel, but it's worth confirming this with the employer before accepting an offer, as clearance denial can affect employment.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances of getting sponsored as a Security Manager?
The H-1B lottery selects roughly 20 to 25 percent of registrations in recent fiscal years, so approval is not guaranteed even with a qualifying offer. Australian citizens can bypass this entirely using the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and a 10,500 annual cap that has never been fully used. If you hold an advanced U.S. master's degree, you enter a separate master's cap pool with slightly better odds in the H-1B lottery.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Security Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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