Global Chief of Physical Security & Safety

TikTok USDS Joint Venture; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok USDS Joint Venture seeks a Global Security Operations Leader to oversee 24/7 security operations, including physical security, executive protection, crisis management, and emergency response, across a global footprint. You will report to the Head of Security & Privacy and manage security programs, policy, and staff.

The role requires 5+ years in physical security with global experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate across Legal, HR, Facilities, and Privacy teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in physical security, law enforcement, military, or equivalent
• Global corporate security experience with senior executives
• Experience with physical security technology and investigations
• Strong communication, leadership and organizational skills
• Strategic thinking with tactical execution

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for USDS JV physical safety and workforce protection
• Design an integrated security fabric across physical, technical, and cyber-investigative functions
• Lead crisis management and business continuity across multiple regions
• Collaborate with Legal, HR, Facilities and Privacy to embed security in lifecycle
• Oversee budgets, vendor contracting, and mentoring of security directors
• Investigate serious security breaches and brief Board and leadership

Skills

Security leadership

Strategic governance

Security operations

Executive protection

Crisis management

Education

BA/BS in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Business Administration or Organizational Leadership

Tools

Guard force management

Investigations

Security technology

Job description

TikTok USDS Joint Venture seeks a Global Security Operations Leader to oversee 24/7 security operations, including physical security, executive protection, crisis management, and emergency response, across a global footprint. You will report to the Head of Security & Privacy and manage security programs, policy, and staff.

The role requires 5+ years in physical security with global experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate across Legal, HR, Facilities, and Privacy teams.