Security Manager

Debevoise-&-Plimpton-LL; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York seeks a Security Manager to support the Director of Security in administering and improving the global corporate security program. The role involves collaborating with Facilities, HR, IT, Legal and Compliance to drive security initiatives across offices.

Qualified candidates will have 3–5 years of security experience, strong policy-writing ability, and expertise in access control systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, Emergency Management, IT, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in corporate security or related field.
• Experience administering enterprise access control systems.
• Experience writing policies, procedures, SOPs, or operational documentation.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while collaborating with a team.

Responsibilities

• Administer and advance the firm’s global corporate security program.
• Support security operations across domestic and international offices.
• Draft, revise, and maintain security policies, standards, and SOPs.
• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and security analytics.
• Coordinate security initiatives with Facilities, HR, IT, Legal and Compliance.
• Assist in investigations and emergency planning efforts.
• Coordinate with security contractors and vendors on projects.

Skills

Access control

Policy writing

Project coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Security related field

Tools

S2 Security Management System

Lenel

Genetec

CCURE

AMAG

Brivo

Gallagher

Job description

Security Manager New York Office Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Our clients look to us to bring a distinctively high degree of quality, intensity and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively and cost efficiently. We believe in hiring talented and dedicated individuals as members of our administrative community. We draw on the strength of our culture and structure to deliver the best of our firm to our lawyers and clients through true collaboration.

The firm is seeking a Security Manager. The Security Manager supports the Director of Security in the administration, coordination, and continuous improvement of the firm's global corporate security program. This position serves as a key contributor to security operations, global program development, policy creation, security technology administration, and cross-functional security initiatives.

This position requires an organized, detail-oriented, and highly professional individual with excellent written communication skills, strong project management abilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Security Program Administration and Security Program Development
• Assist the Director of Security in developing, implementing, and maintaining the firm's global corporate security program.
• Support the continued maturation of physical security programs across domestic and international offices.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve security operations, processes, and standards.
• Support implementation of new security initiatives and strategic projects.
• Assist in drafting, revising, and maintaining global security policies, standards, guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Develop clear, concise, and professional documentation for security processes.
• Assist in standardizing security procedures across all global office locations.
• Prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and written recommendations.
• Assist in planning and executing global security projects.
• Track project milestones and provide regular status updates.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, Compliance, and other business units.
• Assist in supporting daily security operations across all offices.
• Coordinate security-related requests from offices globally.
• Assist with physical security assessments and office security reviews.
• Support investigations into security incidents and policy violations.
• Participate in emergency response planning and business continuity initiatives.
• Assist in vendor evaluations and technology assessments.
• Prepare reports, metrics, dashboards, and security analytics.
• Communicate effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
• Access Control Administration
• Serve as an administrator for the firm's S2 Security Management System.
• Assist in creating, issuing, and maintaining employee and contractor access credentials.
• Activate, modify, suspend, and deactivate employee access privileges.
• Maintain accurate badge holder records and access permissions.
• Assist in programming and printing employee security badges.
• Troubleshoot routine system issues and coordinate more complex issues with the firm's security systems contractor.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the firm's electronic security contractor.
• Coordinate system maintenance and service requests.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure timely completion of work.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, Emergency Management, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in corporate security, physical security, law enforcement, or a related field.
• Knowledge in administering enterprise electronic access control systems.
• Demonstrated experience writing policies, procedures, SOPs, or operational documentation.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with S2 Security Management System.
• Experience with Lenel, Genetec, CCURE, AMAG, Brivo, Gallagher, or similar enterprise access control platforms.
• Experience supporting global or multi-site corporate security operations.
• Experience managing security-related projects.
• Familiarity with corporate governance, risk, and compliance programs.
• Knowledge of CCTV, visitor management, and other physical security technologies.

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected category in accordance with U.S. law.