Physical Security Site Lead

TikTok USDS Joint Venture; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is seeking an experienced Physical Security Leader to oversee site security operations in Seattle, WA, including access control, video management, visitor management, badging operations, and incident response. This role reports to the Head of Physical Security and supervises contract security personnel across a large geographic area.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong people leadership, cross-functional collaboration with Admin, Real Estate, IT, and local

Qualifications

• 3+ years in security management.
• 5+ years in corporate security, contractor or employee.
• Guard license and executive protection certifications preferred.
• Experience with security systems including access control and video surveillance.
• Able to respond to incidents with strong customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead security operations across multiple sites with cross-functional collaboration.
• Oversee security teams, projects, and policies to ensure timely response.
• Plan and manage Physical Security onboarding and training.
• Develop reports and metrics for leadership and executives.

Skills

Security management

Access control

Video surveillance

Emergency response

Incident reporting

Executive protection

Tools

Lenel

Avigilon

PACS

Badging systems

Job description

Responsibilities

About the Team With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and safety, we are seeking an experienced Physical Security Leader to lead site security operations (e.g., access control, video management, visitor management, badging operations, incident & emergency response) and contract security personnel. This role will report to the Head of Physical Security. You will manage Physical Security operations, programs, and personnel in a large geographic area (encompassing multiple states, cities, and/or sites).

About the Role

Seeking an experienced Physical Security professional to lead site security operations (e.g., access control, video management, visitor management, badging operations, incident & emergency response) and security personnel at our office based in Seattle, WA.

Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate is a seasoned people manager capable of expertly operating in an organization and working cross-functionally with other leaders and teams on Physical Security matters.
• This leader will oversee Security teams, projects, and policies & procedures in order to deliver excellent results and respond to exigent matters in a timely manner. Keeping up with the local security environment; establishing mutual aid; building positive rapport with local first responders and law enforcement; managing incidents; and identifying and solving for security gaps will also be key components of this role.
• Designing, fulfilling, and leading the scheduling and management requirements for Physical Security Operations (and possibly Command Center (i.e., local Security Operations Center) operations), including standard deployment; special events; reception services; and emergency response.
• Acting as the lead point-of-contact for all Physical Security, crisis management, and incident reporting at your assigned site. Strong liaison relationships with local first responders and all levels of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Capable of expertly resolving daily/usual and acute/unusual incidents with an orientation toward high customer service. Management and incident response, including training, crisis preparation, table-top exercising, and real-world execution of Emergency Response Plans.
• Planning and leading Physical Security onboarding and training of all Security personnel at your assigned site. Building partnerships with internal (e.g., Admin; Real Estate & Facilities; IT) and external (e.g., mutual aid with co-tenants; local fire and police departments) stakeholders in order to maintain a safe and secure working environment
• Well-written reports and easy-to-follow metrics for Physical Security leadership and Executives. Support Executive Protection events and activities as directed by management.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a security management role; 5+ years of experience in corporate security (as a contractor or full-time employee).
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, written, and presentation skills; Current or previous guard license; executive protection certifications; or investigative certifications, a plus.
• Proven track record to handle acute incidents (e.g., major medicals, workplace violence, building evacuations).
• Tactical and managerial experience with Physical Security systems and requirements, including access control system(s); alarm monitoring; visitor management; badging operations; incident report-writing; policies, procedures, checklists, and post orders; management of aggressive behavior; and basic patrol operations.
• Experience building and leading training requirements; key performance indices; and drafting standard operating procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous military and/or law enforcement experience, Proven track record to oversee and lead multiple projects; active AED/First Aid/CPR certification; instructor status, CPP a plus.
• Experience building and leading an SOC or Command Center to dovetail with field security operations.
• Ability to travel to other offices; respond to emergencies after-hours; and to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as operational needs demand.
• Experience in Executive Protection, operating Lenel and/or Avigilon is a plus.
• Experience and technical skills related to physical security systems integration and administration (e.g., PACS (Lenel), VMS (Avigilon), badging operations (e.g., HID smart credentials; badge printers; low and high frequency badge readers), visitor management, SOAR systems (security orchestration, automation, and response), emergency mass notification systems, etc.).

About USDS

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.

On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility - especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

USDS Reasonable Accommodation

USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA

Job Information

For Pay Transparency Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $99983 - $183709 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues.

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems.

3. Exercising sound judgment.