Josh Highlander
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Experienced in managing corporate security operations with strong emphasis on strategy, implementation and oversight. Strong leadership skills paired with deep knowledge of risk assessment, emergency response planning and staff training for optimal security personnel performance. Notable impact made through improving overall security infrastructure and protocols to ensure safety and compliance in previous roles.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Security Manager
Toyota Motor Manufacturing
Georgetown, KY
02.2020 - 03.2025
- Implemented access control measures for buildings and areas within buildings.
- Performed thorough background checks on potential employees to identify hiring risks.
- Coordinated security efforts with other departments to ensure a holistic approach to risk management.
- Evaluated daily activity, incidents and irregularities and recorded equipment and property damage, theft, and presence of unauthorized persons.
- Periodically reviewed existing policies and procedures and made recommendations to improve security.
- Audited existing security measures for effectiveness and efficiency.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
- Reviewed and updated security policies and procedures in response to new threats or changes in the regulatory environment.
Security Supervisor
Protos Security Solutions
Chicago, IL
06.2015 - 01.2020
- Interviewed and hired security personnel with strong skill sets and expertise.
- Held routine and surprise drills to keep help security team members practice response plans.
- Provided security team leadership and contributed to on-call duties.
- Reviewed CCTV footage on a regular basis to detect any suspicious activity or violations of company policy.
- Liaised with management to communicate security concerns and provide updates.
- Created schedules for security personnel shift rotations and monitored staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance cameras.
- Developed and implemented training procedures for newly hired personnel.
- Managed staff schedules for shifts and events to minimize overtime costs.
Loss Prevention Specialist
Target
Naperville, IL
10.2010 - 03.2015
- Apprehended trespassers and rule violators and removed from premises.
- Interviewed witnesses and suspects in connection with security-related incidents.
- Investigated shoplifting cases and provided evidence in court proceedings as needed.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to resolve escalated situations.
- Monitored loss prevention operations to minimize impact of shrink and identify theft and fraud.
- Performed regular audits of store operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Reviewed store layouts regularly for possible vulnerabilities in order to prevent theft or intrusions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security
Drexel University
Remote05-2025
Skills
- Personnel management
- Threat analysis
- Incident management
- Access control
- Security training
- Travel security
- Background checks
- Data privacy
- Risk mitigation
- Business continuity
- Surveillance systems
- Stakeholder communication
- Security protocols
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Corporate Security Manager
Toyota Motor Manufacturing
02.2020 - 03.2025
Security Supervisor
Protos Security Solutions
06.2015 - 01.2020
Loss Prevention Specialist
Target
10.2010 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security
Drexel University