Global Security Physical Security Operations, Event Lead Menlo Park, CA • • Physical Security M[...]

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Physical Security Operations Event Lead in Menlo Park to oversee security for large-scale events. The role involves managing a security events team, ensuring compliance with security policies, and reporting on security metrics. Candidates should have extensive experience in program management and physical security, with a strong ability to communicate and manage vendor operations effectively.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in program management or security event management.
• Knowledge in Physical Security Operations and emergency management.
• Experience in vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a security events team for on-site and off-site events.
• Provide regular reports on security events metrics and KPIs.
• Manage day-to-day operations and vendor management.

Skills

Program management

Security event management

Risk management

Crisis management

Business resiliency

Effective communication

Decision making

Job description

Global Security Physical Security Operations, Event Lead

The Physical Security Operations Event Lead reports to the Global Security PSO Regional Security Director and supports on-site and off-site events in the Bay Area. The role works in partnership with other regional security events teams while also collaborating with the local on-site security teams for operational support as needed.The Event Lead is a physical security professional who directs the planning, coordination, and execution of security event operations to ensure the safety and security of all participants and assets during company events. The position builds and maintains key relationships with a wide range of stakeholders by promoting the security events program, ensuring consistency of policy, standards, and guidance together with effective and efficient security event services.

Global Security Physical Security Operations, Event Lead Responsibilities

Manage, lead, mentor, inspire, and guide an efficient security events team to align core event physical security services with the Meta and Global Security mission for both on-site and off-site events

Provide reports to leadership on a regular cadence capturing security events metrics such as security incidents, response, trends, risks, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Manage day-to-day physical security operations for all sites within the region, engage with host teams, and escalate to Regional Leadership as needed

Establish a regular meeting cadence with the security events vendor leadership to ensure the contracted services meet the required standards and expectations

Disseminate new and updated regional guidance, policy changes, and updates to the team

Supervise vendor management at a strategic level with a particular emphasis on service delivery, performance, and execution of Meta processes while ensuring compliance with security events requirements

Evaluate events security vendor performance against Meta-issued event key performance indicators (KPIs) and expectations

Serve as the main point of contact for security vendor management operations within the assigned area of responsibility

Lead and participate in high-priority global and/or regional projects that are critical to Physical Security Operations core services and event strategies through working groups and steering committees

Develop, implement, and enforce company as well as security events policies, procedures, and guidelines for the region

Work with regional partners to adapt any security events protocols globally

Stay informed and updated on pertinent information and best practices to uphold the security and safety of Meta's property, assets, and personnel

Manage and respond to security risk and incidents to safeguard people and locations to deliver on Meta’s priorities, principles, and mission at company events

Review threats, incident, and activity trends with the Events and Global Security cross-funcitional teams to develop and implement strategies to reduce risk and improve event service provided

Share relevant findings and solutions to the Regional leadership team

Minimum Qualifications

4+ years of experience in program management, security event management, law enforcement, or a combination of physical security disciplines

Knowledge in the areas of Physical Security Operations, emergency/disaster management, risk management, crisis management and business resiliency

Experience in Project and Program management

Experience in vendor management and/or guard force operations

Confidence to make decisions on short notice with little to no oversight

Capacity to communicate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Capacity to work a flexible schedule to support various on-site and off-site events

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in managing and delivering physical security for large-scale events (2,000+) in a complex environment

Experience in communicating challenging situations and ideas to different audiences

Experience in infusing innovation into strategic plans

Experience in working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated experience identifying and effectively managing physical security risks

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About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

$88,000/year to $128,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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