Campus Physical Security Lead & CPTED Strategist

Brown University; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University seeks a Manager of Campus Physical Security to lead assessments of campus facilities against security standards. You will oversee access control, video surveillance, and perimeter hardware, while coordinating with OIT, Facilities, and operations to ensure system-wide alignment.

The role requires extensive experience in physical security, with CPTED considerations and the ability to drive updates to standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in physical security assessment, design, or oversight.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine physical security assessments of campus buildings against university standards.
• Evaluate CPTED and site safety including lighting, landscaping, and sightlines.
• Coordinate with OIT and Facilities on security implementations and project timelines.
• Review and evaluate security requests; provide recommendations and feasibility input.
• Monitor and update security standards; participate in after-action reviews and governance processes.

Skills

Collaboration & communication

Architectural plans reading

Access control knowledge

Video management systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

C·CURE

Genetec

Job description

Brown University seeks a Manager of Campus Physical Security to lead assessments of campus facilities against security standards. You will oversee access control, video surveillance, and perimeter hardware, while coordinating with OIT, Facilities, and operations to ensure system-wide alignment.

The role requires extensive experience in physical security, with CPTED considerations and the ability to drive updates to standards.