Campus Physical Security Lead: CPTED & Access Control

Brown University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University in Providence, RI seeks a Manager of Campus Physical Security to lead assessment and design of security for campus facilities, grounds, and access control systems.

The role partners with Public Safety, OIT, Facilities, and Campus Operations to ensure security standards are applied across construction, maintenance, and daily operations, and to drive continuous improvement in security programs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in physical security assessment or campus security oversight.
• Working knowledge of access control and video management systems.
• Ability to read architectural and low-voltage plans and translate them into security feedback.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine physical security assessments of campus facilities and evaluate access control, surveillance, intrusion detection, and perimeter security against standards.
• Apply CPTED and ASIS guidelines when assessing facility risk and vulnerability.
• Document assessment findings and produce prioritized remediation reports.
• Evaluate new construction and renovation plans against security standards and advise on design and specification reviews.
• Verify compliance of facilities, installations, and vendors and track non-compliance items.
• Continually assess and improve security standards and governance processes.

Skills

Physical security

Security systems

Facilities coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

C-CURE

Genetec

Job description

Brown University in Providence, RI seeks a Manager of Campus Physical Security to lead assessment and design of security for campus facilities, grounds, and access control systems.

The role partners with Public Safety, OIT, Facilities, and Campus Operations to ensure security standards are applied across construction, maintenance, and daily operations, and to drive continuous improvement in security programs.