Physical Security Team Lead

Physical Security Team Lead

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience in physical security management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, ideally within a global enterprise.
• Demonstrated experience managing security guard operations, access control systems, and global security vendors.
• Strong knowledge of security technologies, such as CCTV, access control platforms, intrusion detection systems, and integrated security systems.
• Proven ability to perform risk assessments, audits, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with global regulatory standards and security compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners globally.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage the global physical security operations, including guard forces, electronic security systems, and incident response protocols.
• Oversee access control system installation, maintenance, and operations to ensure compliance with security standards and policies.
• Select, manage, and evaluate security vendors and contractors worldwide, ensuring quality services, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update global physical security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with corporate risk management frameworks.
• Conduct regular physical security assessments and audits globally, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Develop and manage global incident response protocols for physical security incidents, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to effectively address threats.
• Prepare, manage, and control budgets related to global physical security initiatives, ensuring financial efficiency and transparency.
• Provide training and awareness programs for employees and security personnel related to physical security measures and policies.
• Set and enforce guarding standards, including post orders, uniforms, training, and conduct.
• Own the end-to-end contract management of guarding services across multiple locations, including vendor selection, onboarding, performance monitoring.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications (e.g., PSP, CPP, or other ASIS International certifications).
• Experience managing global or multi-regional security programs.
• Experience with access control management software: Genetec & Lenel.
• Experience using critical event management and threat intelligence tools (e.g. Everbridge, Crisis24, Seerist, ISOS).