Physical Security Manager

We are looking to fill a Physical Security Manager position with our client in Santa Clara, CA

The Physical Security Manager will play a key role in the operation, management, training, and administration for the Global Security team in the AMERICAS region.

Primary function:

• Execute the day-to-day security management and act as the main liaison between security and regional stakeholders.
• Developing and implementing security protocols, conducting risk assessments, managing security teams, and ensure compliance with local and international laws.
• Work closely with various departments to promote the safety and security of employees, assets, and operations.
• Play a key role in the operation, management, training, and administration for the Global security team in the region.

Responsibility:

• Incident Response: Lead and coordinate responses to security incidents, ensuring swift resolution and minimal impact on operations.
• Team Oversight: Manage and mentor a team of security professionals, fostering a proactive and vigilant security culture.
• Policy and Protocols: Develop, implement, and enforce security policies and procedures to maintain a secure environment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to integrate security considerations into broader organizational initiatives.
• Training: Design and deliver training programs to educate employees on security protocols and best practices.
• Technical Knowledge: Oversee the operation and maintenance of security systems, including access controls and surveillance systems.
• Reporting and Investigations: Conduct thorough investigations into security incidents and provide detailed reports to senior management.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed about local security regulations and ensure all security practices comply with relevant laws and standards.

Required Experience:

• Day-to-day management of physical security measures: reporting, investigations, event coverage assignments, access control measures, emergency response, ensuring access control and camera systems are functioning and supporting remediation.
• Fostering relationships with site-assigned POCs for collaboration and providing remote assistance as warranted
• Implementation of strategies by senior management (emphasis on execution of and maintain security measures such as access controls, surveillance systems, and emergency response)
• Manages on-site contract security teams
• Analyze costs for each location for roll-up into larger organizational requirements
• Handles the on-location security opportunities, such as dealing with immediate risks at assigned locations
• Site-level problem-solving that does not affect larger organization
• Incident Response
• Team oversight
• Policy and Protocols
• Collaboration with other departments
• Training staff and employees
• Technical knowledge (access and monitoring systems)
• Reporting and investigations
• Familiarity with local security regulations

An ideal candidate will have

• Experience: Proven history in security management and incident oversight within a corporate setting.
• Leadership: Skilled in providing and managing security solutions through innovation and quality.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to maintain and develop positive working relationships with stakeholders and end-users.
• Operational Expertise: Proficient in operational security management, including leadership, team management, and incident response within a corporate environment.
• Communication: Sound interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in issue and conflict resolution.
• Initiative: Ability to work under own initiative, demonstrating strong work ethics and decision-making capability.
• Technical Proficiency: Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• System Knowledge: Familiarity with security systems such as access controls, camera surveillance systems, and security software platforms.