Physical Security Lead

<h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>About the role</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We’re hiring a Physical Security Lead to help safeguard our people, spaces, and operations every day. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution—turning security priorities into consistent, effective action on the ground.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">You’ll own core physical security functions, including guard operations, access control, and surveillance systems, ensuring they operate seamlessly and scale with our needs. You’ll also serve as a steady, decisive presence during critical moments—leading real-time incident response and coordinating across teams to maintain control and minimize risk.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Beyond day-to-day operations, you’ll play a key role in strengthening our overall security posture. That means identifying gaps, improving processes, and building systems that are resilient, reliable, and ready to adapt as we grow.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The base salary offered for this role and level of experience will begin at $94,000 and up to $130,000. Full-time employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package, and benefits. The actual base salary offered may be higher, depending on your location, skills, qualifications, and experience.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>In this role, you can expect to</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Own day-to-day physical security operations across the site, including guard coverage, performance, and overall effectiveness</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Oversee the 24/7 Physical Security Operations Center (PSOC), ensuring continuous monitoring, escalation, and response readiness</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Lead real-time incident response—whether handling a security breach, medical event, or facility issue—with clarity and control</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ensure security systems (access control, CCTV, alarms) are fully operational, reliable, and ready when needed</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Conduct regular site assessments to identify risks—such as blind spots or vulnerable entry points—and address them proactively</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs) are consistently followed across all shifts, updating them as needed to reflect evolving risks</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Manage and partner with external vendors, including contract guard teams and security system providers</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Build, train, and lead Emergency Response Teams (ERT) across all locations, ensuring readiness for rapid and effective response</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>To thrive in this role, you have</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">3–7+ years working in physical security, military, or law enforcement environments</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">1–3+ years leading teams or overseeing field operations</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica,