Onsite Security Lead: Tactical Ops & Vendor Oversight

Waymo; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 79,900 - 97,809; Full time

Job summary

Waymo is seeking a onsite Security Lead to ensure secure environments across corporate offices, depots, and labs. The role emphasizes daily site presence, supervision of guards, and liaison with Fleet, Facilities, and EHS to resolve issues quickly.

You will coordinate security operations across multiple sites, drive compliant practices, and support high-volume vehicle movements while maintaining safety and incident readiness.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive security experience in corporate or industrial environments.
• Proven experience in a tactical leadership role overseeing onsite security teams.
• Hands-on incident response and emergency coordination in fast-paced environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on problem-solving and customer service.
• Ability to work onsite daily and move between multiple locations within a metropolitan area.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tactical Site Oversight: Maintain a daily presence at local sites to ensure all security protocols are followed and the environment remains secure.
• Manage Onsite Vendor Supervision: Oversee contracted guard force for high performance and adherence to post orders.
• Serve as the Local Stakeholder POC: Act as primary security liaison for local teams to resolve daily frictions.
• Triage Local Issues & Communicate Trends: Triage security problems and track trends for stakeholders and leadership.
• Monitor Compliance: Conduct site walks to verify compliance with security requirements.
• Support Process Execution: Implement localized security workflows for high-volume vehicle movements.

Skills

Security leadership

Incident response

Onsite security

Communication

Multi-site travel

Tools

Access Control

VMS

Job description

Waymo is seeking a onsite Security Lead to ensure secure environments across corporate offices, depots, and labs. The role emphasizes daily site presence, supervision of guards, and liaison with Fleet, Facilities, and EHS to resolve issues quickly.

You will coordinate security operations across multiple sites, drive compliant practices, and support high-volume vehicle movements while maintaining safety and incident readiness.