Compliance Manager - Access Control & Gate Systems

Company Information

Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina, AMAROK is the Ultimate Perimeter Security solution. Our unique multi-layered perimeter security system reliably stops theft and other criminal activity by guarding our customers’ property and assets 24/7/365. More than 9,000 commercial and industrial properties across North America trust The Electric Guard Dog™ to keep their assets secure.

Job Summary

The Compliance Manager for Access Control & Gate Systems serves as the primary resource for ensuring all access control systems, gate operators, and related low-voltage security installations meet all applicable codes, standards, permitting requirements, and regulations. This role oversees permitting and approval activities, and coordinates with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to ensure compliant system design with fire, electrical, life safety, and building codes. Additionally, this manager maintains critical compliance documentation and supports successful project execution from design through final inspection and approval.

The ideal candidate is experienced in permitting, compliance, or code enforcement related to access control systems, gate operators, automated gates, and other low-voltage systems. Furthermore, the position requires a strong working knowledge of access control platforms and hardware (Lenel, Genetec, etc.), including the design and implementation of access control, fire/life safety, and electrical systems in commercial and industrial environments.

What You'll Do:

• Review access control, gate operator, and low-voltage security system designs to ensure compliance with applicable building, fire, life safety, electrical, and industry standards.
• Interpret local, state, and federal code requirements and develop permitting strategies that support timely approvals across multiple jurisdictions.
• Become a subject matter expert on diverse municipal codes, interpreting requirements, and meticulously documenting them for future requests.
• Evaluate compliance requirements related to electrical hardware, gate operator safety devices, emergency egress systems, fail-safe/fail-secure functionality, and structural installations.
• Partner with internal and external resources such as, Engineers, Project Management, Inspections, and Sales teams to incorporate compliance requirements into project planning, design, permitting, and execution.
• Conduct final project compliance reviews to verify adherence to applicable codes, permit requirements, and approval conditions.

What You'll Bring:

• Proven ability to manage multiple demanding projects and deadlines simultaneously without sacrificing quality.
• Demonstrably self-sufficient and possesses the confidence to exercise sound, independent decision-making.
• Strong interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to teamwork and positive company culture.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications, with a strong attention to detail in documentation, recordkeeping, and archiving processes.
• Strong working experience in securing permitting approvals and interpreting complex codes, regulations and jurisdictional requirements.
• Direct experience with access control platforms and hardware (Lenel, Genetec, etc.), including the design and implementation of access control, fire/life safety and electrical systems in commercial and industrial environments. 
• High degree of experience in permitting, compliance, or code enforcement related to access control systems, gate operators, automated gates and other low-voltage systems.

Why AMAROK? AMAROK is driven by our companies’ core values. We strive to facilitate a greater sense of purpose in all our career opportunities. Well known for our superior company culture and leadership, our employees also enjoy the following benefits:

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Short & Long-term disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (Section 125)
• Matching 401K retirement plan
• Career advancement
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO

Annual Compensation Range: $80,000-$90,000. Compensation is determined based on competitive market data, experience, skillset and geographical location.

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