Global Retail Security Lead for New Store Openings

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an experienced Global Security Head of Retail to lead and scale the security program for Meta's emerging retail operations. This role reports to the Director of Physical Security Operations and focuses on opening new locations, deploying security teams for first-day operations, and developing a cohesive global program with robust protocols and standards.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in retail security leadership, program development, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in retail security, security management, law enforcement, or related physical security discipline
• Demonstrated expertise in program development and implementation within physical security for new retail locations
• Comprehensive knowledge of retail operations, vendor management, emergency management, fire/life safety, incident and crisis response
• Proficiency with security technologies such as video surveillance, access control, incident management systems and security operations centers
• Experience deploying physical security technical solutions and securing intellectual property
• Proven ability to manage security operations and personnel for new openings and ongoing operations
• Willingness to travel 25–50% to support rollouts and engage with market teams
• Ability to conduct physical security surveys and site visits with Retail Leadership and on-site teams for new store launches
• Demonstrated AI skills development (prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and cautious AI adoption practices
• Experience communicating security plans and program updates to cross-functional stakeholders at varying seniority levels during new store launches

Responsibilities

• Support opening new retail locations and deploy security teams for first-day operations
• Develop and scale the Global Retail Security program with clear protocols, policies, and standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute the security vision and strategy
• Travel to support new retail openings and ongoing program rollouts
• Identify and manage physical security risks and multi-crisis situations, especially around store openings
• Engage external agencies and industry peers to support initiatives and program development

Skills

Retail security leadership

Program development

Emergency management

Video surveillance

Access control

Vendor management

AI in security workflows

Cross-functional collaboration

Communications (written/presentations)

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

Video surveillance systems

Access control systems

Incident management software

Job description

Meta is seeking an experienced Global Security Head of Retail to lead and scale the security program for Meta's emerging retail operations. This role reports to the Director of Physical Security Operations and focuses on opening new locations, deploying security teams for first-day operations, and developing a cohesive global program with robust protocols and standards.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in retail security leadership, program development, and cross-functional