TAL Global, an international security consulting firm, is seeking applications for the position of Director – Global Security & Safety, for a Palo Alto, California-based client. The client is a global leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, two areas that consistently rank as top priorities among CIOs. The company employs more than 9,000 employees in 40+ locations worldwide.
Job Description:
This is a leadership role, reporting directly to the VP of Real Estate & Workplace, and responsible for developing a holistic, global strategy for Corporate Security & Safety. The successful candidate would develop and implement a program aimed at mitigating physical risk and safeguarding people and assets, all in line with the company culture. This position is responsible for providing regional REW teams globally with the necessary standards, processes and guidance to ensure consistent implementation under an outsource model.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and document a clear, global Corporate Security & Safety strategy aimed at protecting employees, clients, and assets
- Analyze business and global trends to determine and plan for both short-term and long-term security operational goals
- Develop organizational policies and procedures that mitigate known risks to employees, clients, and assets related to workplace violence, travel, and emergency response
- Partner with HR and Legal to ensure that the standards and procedures meet corporate goals and culture
- Provide the regional REW teams with the tools, processes and training to manage security and safety proactively
- Establish guidelines and procedures for crisis management and disaster response
- Guide the regional REW teams in building emergency response teams and contingency plans
- Provide leadership during a time of crisis
- Establish a professional outsourced network globally to ensure best practices and measured results
- Develop an ecosystem of best-in-class service providers in this field
- Set standards and negotiate contracts with major outside providers
- Develop security plans for corporate events globally
- Lead a security technology roadmap for access control and monitoring facilities
- Guide local REW teams to ensure compliance with local laws and safety regulations
- Proactively develop safety programs for risk reduction and response to local, regional and global threats
- Actively participate in the company Business Continuity Plan and Emergency Management Team
- Lead and maintain an effective enterprise wide incident management tracking & response system
- Serve as the central point of contact for global Security & Safety
- Be an active member of the Real Estate & Workplace leadership and participate in the implementation of REW programs
- Develop proficiencies in our company’s business style, planning cycle, real estate portfolio, and growth projections.
Required Qualifications:
- 12 years minimum experience in corporate Security & Safety management in a high tech environment
- World class understanding of Corporate Security & Safety best practices
- Strong strategic, analytical and decision making skills
- Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly
- Ability to plan, coordinate and lead the work of others
- Strong knowledge of the protective service industry, including best practices in physical, technical, personnel, information, legal, and administrative security disciplines
- Experience in creating tools and processes and leading change in a high tech corporate environment
- Knowledge of current and emerging security technology and integrated security systems
- Knowledge of investigative techniques and best practices.
- Proven leadership and organizational skills with a practical, operational sense
- Ability to develop, administer and evaluate technical training related to protective services and employee security awareness
- International experience in high tech corporate environment
Education Required:
- A Bachelor of Science in Security Administration, Homeland Security, Criminal Justice or other Justice and Public Safety related field
- Masters degree desirable
Location: Palo Alto, CA, US
Is this a remote or multiple location position? No
Job Segments: Cloud, Corporate Security, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Government, Homeland Security, Management, Manager, Real Estate, Safety, Sales, Security, Service, Technology, Virtualization
Please send CV and cover letter to: info@talglobal.net.
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