Listing Description

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

You will be responsible for the physical security and safety of Pure Storage's staff, properties, and assets at our Mountain View headquarters and Americas (Canada, USA, Latin America) office locations. You will help deliver a strategic physical security and safety program, using advanced technology, and align physical security and safety to risk, business priorities, and company culture. You will be the primary point of contact for all physical security and safety matters within the Americas region reporting to the Director of Physical Security & Safety. 

What You Will Be Doing 

• Conduct and coordinate physical security (security services, access control systems and CCTV systems), safety, and investigations for Pure Storage facilities, events and travelers throughout the Americas 


• Manage vendor relationship for Americas Physical Security manpower providers 


• Define and drive execution of Service Level Agreements and performance metrics for Americas Physical Security manpower vendors 


• Establish strategic relationship and provide direction on service requirements to property management at Americas locations where physical security manpower service is present 


• Provide strategic input into defining and establishing KPIs and metrics for other department functions 


• Establish strong relationships with all key stakeholders and business leadership in Americas region and at HQ 


• Manage Americas physical security & safety operations budget, driving efficiencies and quality optimizations in line with the department’s global strategy 


• Physically respond to all physical security & safety incidents at HQ 


• Conducts surprise physical security drills to check the efficiency of all measures. 


• Plan, develop and direct physical security & safety plans in support of company sponsored onsite and offsite events 


• Manage investigations as required (security & safety related) 


• Lead the implementation of tools and processes to provide and communicate real-time information that could impact the Americas region 


• Plan and directs installation of electronic security systems, such as CCTV surveillance, access control and other systems in alignment with department guidelines 


• Help build and scale physical security & safety programs with business growth 


• Document and train Receptionist and Office Managers within the Americas region on relevant physical security & safety topics 


• Support the implementation of the environmental, health and safety programs to ensure all regulatory and compliance requirements are met within the Americas region 


• Develop emergency response plans for all Americas facilities in preparation for natural or manmade emergencies. 


• Direct the enlistment, training and development of a floor warden program for emergency evacuations and health related incidents. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...

• A minimum of 8 years of combined experience in a physical security or law enforcement roles 


• Ability to manage physical security & safety challenges in a constantly changing fast-paced environment 


• Direct experience in implementing and managing physical security system installations 


• Experience managing contract physical security services and service performance 


• A well-established professional network of physical security and law enforcement contacts 


• Knowledge of specific threats, risks and operational challenges 


• 8 years minimum experience of senior supervisory or management 


• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly 


• Experience in integrating tools and processes and leading change in a corporate environment 


• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to develop trust and influence others. 


• Ability to engage with Senior Management effectively 


• A practical sense and ability to implement 


• Excellent judgment, discretion and diplomacy 


• Knowledge of current security technology including access control, CCTV, identification and special applications 


• Ability to work in a team environment 


• High ethical standards and must have the proven ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information. 


• BS/BA degree preferred but not required (Industry experience to be considered in conjunction with level of formal education)

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