Physical Security Operations Area Lead

Meta’s Global Security team is seeking to fill the role of Physical Security Operations Area Lead in the San Francisco Bay Area, reporting to the Regional Security Director. Our Meta offices are the foundation upon which our rapidly growing company operates. This role will manage all physical security operations and programs to deliver a safe and secure environment at our locations while protecting our people, assets and operations.

Physical Security Operations include oversight of contract security guard force in the assigned area, incident escalation and crisis response. Programmatic responsibilities will include support of emerging business lines within the assigned area to include Reality Lab and Retail operations, along with other workplace initiatives and emerging business lines.

You will be expected to lead and manage strategic relationships both internally and externally, driving large-scale projects that support established strategies. As the Area Lead, you will contribute to the vision and strategy, scaling operations, developing talent, and creating robust operational protocols, policies, and standards. These efforts will ensure a cohesive, consistent, and unified global program that advances Meta’s mission to connect the world.

Maintaining close partnerships with cross-functional teams to execute our vision and enhance the program is a key component of the role. This position will be located in the San Francisco Bay Area and will have responsibilities as assigned within the region and travel.Physical Security Operations Area Lead Responsibilities

• Manage physical security programs for assigned areas, encompassing emerging business lines, site operations, stakeholder priorities, strategic partnerships, incident, emergency, crisis management
• Provide programmatic oversight to ensure all physical security initiatives, projects, and activities are aligned with organizational goals, effectively managed, and continuously improved
• Contribute to the overall strategy, goals, and objectives of assigned areas, while executing global security standards, policies, procedures, best practices, and training to protect Meta's people, assets, and operations
• Work cross-functionally to execute Global Security strategies, compliance, programs, and tools, partnering with local leadership to mitigate risks, align support of key stakeholders, and enhance the overall approach to keeping employees safe and secure
• Review threats, incident, and activity trends across Global Security cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to reduce risk and improve physical security programs and operations
• Oversee the contract and operating budget for the assigned area and programs, including staffing, deployment, supplies, and other resources
• Lead and participate in high-priority global and regional projects that are critical to Physical Security Operations
• Identify, develop, support, and implement organizational policies and procedures to mitigate risk to employees and assets
• Collaborate with cross-functional business lines, Global Security teams, including the Operations Center, Intelligence and Investigations, and Executive Protection, to drive seamless day-to-day operations and effective incident management
• Work cross-functionally to anticipate, identify, and evaluate opportunities that carry a significant risk to the Company and operations
• Develop and deliver training programs to support security policies, procedures, and best practices
• Develop and implement comprehensive physical security plans for new locations, business lines, events, and other identified areas
• Support oversight of on-site and off-site events when needed, including liaising with other security teams and industry talent
• 5+ years experience in physical security operations and program management, law enforcement, or a combination of physical security discipline
• Experience managing security operations and security personnel and delivering, customer-oriented security programs
• Experience working cross-functionally
• Knowledge in the areas of emergency management, fire life safety, crisis and incident response
• Experience with security technologies including Video Surveillance, Access Control, Incident Management Systems and Security Operations Center
• Experience in securing intellectual property, confidential office locations, or other high-risk locations and assets
• Willingness to travel within assigned area approximately 50% and beyond assigned area on occasion
• Experience conducting physical security surveys and site visits with on-site leadership and partnering cross-functionally
• 7+ years experience managing global physical security programs and operations where 24/7 availability is required
• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent
• Experience in managing and delivering physical security programs for large organizations in a complex environment
• Experience in communicating complex situations and ideas to different audiences
• Demonstrated experience managing incident, emergency, and crisis scenarios
• Experience building and executing strategic plans
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams in a rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated experience identifying and effectively managing physical security risks and multi-crises
• Demonstrated partnership with industry peers and external agencies

Minimum QualificationsPreferred Qualifications For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information. 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.
$109,000/year to $157,000/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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