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Site Security Leader (Fairfax)

Kansas City, KS · On-site

$17.25 - $21.25/hr

The successful candidate is expected to report to their assigned GM worksite, five days per week ... The Role As a Site Security Leader, you will be responsible for leading security and fire ...

Site Security Leader (Fairfax)

Kansas City, KS · On-site

$17.25 - $21.25/hr

The successful candidate is expected to report to their assigned GM worksite, five days per week ... The Role As a Site Security Leader, you will be responsible for leading security and fire ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for gm security in the United States is $19.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the main challenges faced by a GM Security in managing a security team across multiple sites?

As a GM Security responsible for multiple locations, one of the main challenges is ensuring consistent security standards and procedures across all sites, while effectively managing staff remotely. This often requires strong coordination, frequent communication with site supervisors, and regular audits or assessments to identify and address vulnerabilities. Another challenge is adapting to site-specific risks and balancing resource allocation to provide adequate coverage. Building a cohesive team culture and maintaining motivation among security personnel is essential, as is staying updated on evolving security threats. Success in this role comes from proactive management and fostering strong relationships with both your team and stakeholders throughout the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the GM Security position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a GM Security, you need a solid background in security operations management, emergency procedures, and risk assessment, typically supported by relevant experience or a degree in criminal justice or security management. Familiarity with access control systems, surveillance technology, incident reporting software, and possibly certifications like CPP (Certified Protection Professional) are often required. Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills are essential to lead teams, coordinate with other departments, and respond effectively to incidents. These skills are important to ensure organizational safety, minimize risk, and provide effective oversight of all security functions.

What is a GM Security?

A GM Security job typically refers to the role of a General Manager of Security, responsible for overseeing an organization's safety and security operations. This includes developing security policies, managing security personnel, ensuring compliance with regulations, and responding to threats or incidents. The GM Security collaborates with various departments to mitigate risks and protect assets, employees, and customers.

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Infographic showing various Gm Security job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,591 per year, or $19 per hour.

Site Security Leader (Fairfax)

General Motors

Kansas City, KS • On-site

$17.25 - $21.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

Job Description

  • Work Arrangement

    This role is categorized as onsite. The successful candidate is expected to report to their assigned GM worksite, five days per week and to respond to the site in the event of an emergency after hours, on weekend or holidays.

    The Role

    As a Site Security Leader, you will be responsible for leading security and fire protection activities at your assigned worksite including implementation of Global Security policies and standards, oversight of contract security services and quality assurance. As part of your role, you will conduct onsite risk assessments, advise site leadership and Global Security on security and fire protection issues, and implement risk mitigation measures in a timely basis. You will be the designated security lead for the site's Emergency Response Coordination Team (ERCT) and will facilitate emergency response exercises and lead after action reviews following significant incidents and emergencies.

    Position Summary

    • Provide strategic direction and oversight to contracted site security leader and team.

    • Provide quality assurance support (to include quality audits) and ensure compliance with GM Global Security Manual and site specific Standard Operating Procedures.

    • Provide support and guidance to local site operations and leadership to ensure effective implementation of security and fire protection measures.

    • Maintain regular communication with GM site leadership and stakeholders (including but not limited to Site Director, HR/LR Director, Manufacturing Engineering, Workplace Safety, Facilities, etc.) regarding security and fire protection compliance and other emerging issues.

    • Initiate continuous improvement activities to ensure high quality and cost-effective security and fire protection services are provided to assigned site.

    • Partner with GM Security Technology team to identify opportunities for security system upgrades based on lifecycle, risk reduction and efficiency.

    • Ensure adequate security staffing is in place to mitigate risk and comply with minimum GM requirements. Research and make recommendations on the implementation of best practices and other key initiatives.

    • Complete site security vulnerability assessments and ensure appropriate communication to leadership to support compliance and risk reduction.

    • Provide recommendations on security and fire related operations, policy, and technology applications to GM site leadership and Global Security.

    • Assure all incidents are reported, documented, and communicated in accordance with procedures.

    • Conduct after action reviews following significant incidents, identify incident trends and ensure appropriate corrective action is communicated, tracked and completed.

    • Partner with GM Investigations groups to ensure awareness of incidents and timely follow up.

  • Required Qualifications

    • 5 years of progressively responsible, security related experience with a demonstrated understanding of security operations (to include threat and risk management, workplace violence prevention, security and fire technology, and quality assurance for contracted services).

    • Working knowledge of video surveillance systems, access control and security systems.

    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills(written and verbal) with the ability to build trust and effectively communicate across levels and functions.

    • Excellent analytical, planning, organizational and project management skills.

    • Ability to facilitate and support implementation of corporate policies and best practices for security, fire prevention, and related policies.

    • Ability to assist in facilitating progressive change.

    • Ability to act decisively in emergency situations.

    • Capable of physically responding to emergency situations.

    • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and utilize sound judgment.

    • Proficient with Microsoft programs.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, college and/or equivalent.

    • Degree in security, fire protection or a related field.

    • Supervisory or leadership experience.

    • Experience or working knowledge of manufacturing and warehousing operations.

    • Avigilon and Lenel experience.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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General Motors is a company with global scale and capabilities, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, with employees around the world. The company employs over 165,000 people, serves six continents, operates across 22 time zones, and has a diverse workforce speaking 75 languages1. GM’s vision is to drive the world forward by pioneering innovations that move and connect people to what matters. The company is working towards an all-electric future with its new Ultium Platform and is pushing transportation options beyond our wildest imaginations with autonomous vehicles. GM is also committed to becoming the most inclusive company in the world.

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Transportation equipment manufacturing

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Detroit, MI, US

Year founded

1908