Physical Security Manager - Salesforce

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** About the Role
** We are seeking an experienced and highly-motivated Security Manager to lead our physical security operations team in Redwood City. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing global security standards, driving operational excellence, and fostering a safe environment for our employees, contractors, and guests. This role requires an experienced leader capable of building strong internal and external partnerships and delivering results through collaborative teamwork.
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* Key Responsibilities:

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** Team Leadership & Development:
*** Manage and mentor a high-performing team of security professionals.
* Champion Salesforce values* ##
** Security Operations Management:
*** Serve as the Physical Security Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the assigned Area of Responsibility (AoR).
* Oversee the maintenance of critical physical security programs, including access control, guard force staffing, and enterprise risk management policies.
* Implement operations consistent with global security standards and ensure direct enforcement.
* Coordinate effectively and consistently to achieve both long-term and short-term security operations objectives.
* Assist with managing associated contracts, resources, and security vendors.
* Schedule quarterly business reviews, capture metrics, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).* ##
** Emergency Response & Training:
*** Lead the execution of the Security Operations emergency response plan.
* Plan, schedule, and lead training sessions, including tabletop exercises and live drills.
* Documentation & Compliance:
* Build, update, and refresh security documentation, including site procedures and operations plans to align with existing GS&S security operations standards, policies and procedures.* ##
** Partnership & Threat Mitigation:
*** Develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal partners (e.g., Real Estate & Workplace Services, Health & Safety, Resilience, Executive leadership).
* Cultivate relationships with federal, state, and local Law Enforcement agencies.
* Mitigate workplace violence through proactive local intelligence collection, policy development, and coordination with internal business partners.* ##
** Event Security & Investigations:
*** Plan, direct, and drive event security for small to medium-sized in-region/on-campus events.
* Provide support for large, public-facing events in the region as necessary.
* Assist with the investigation of incidents within the assigned AoR.
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* Qualifications:

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* Experience:

*** Overall experience of 10+ years in security or closely related services in the public or private sector.
* Demonstrated experience leading a successful team with a focus on operations, training, and budgeting.
* Prior experience in a fast-paced corporate environment is required.* ##
** Skills & Attributes:
*** Ability to communicate effectively and provide decisive leadership during high-stress situations.
* Exceptional presentation, writing, research, and analysis skills.
* Bachelor's degree required (Criminal Justice or Security Management).* ##
** Program Knowledge:
*** Familiarity with Salesforce as a leading AI CRM.
* Familiarity with or willingness to become proficient in multiple aspects of a Corporate Security program beyond Operations, including:
* Risk Intelligence and Threat Monitoring
* Event Security
* Investigations* Executive Protection
* Security Systems Technology
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