Director, Physical Security, Safety
D-Wave
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $146,400 - $244,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead global physical security and investigative operations across corporate and production environments.
- Develop facility security and forensic response programs.
- Direct internal investigations and coordinate with Legal on litigation support and regulatory matters.
- Ensure proper preservation of physical and digital evidence in partnership with Information Security teams.
- Implement executive protection and travel security programs.
- Oversee emergency preparedness and crisis response initiatives.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies globally.
- Build trusted relationships with law enforcement and investigative partners.
- Provide executive-level reporting on security posture and investigative outcomes.
- Lead and develop a high-performing physical security and investigative team.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in physical security, investigations, intelligence, or law enforcement leadership.
- Experience managing complex investigations and supporting litigation or regulatory actions.
- Strong knowledge of forensic evidence handling and chain of custody requirements.
- Experience operating in high-threat or high-visibility environments.
- Executive presence and strong communication skills.
- Active or previously held Top Secret clearance preferred.
Benefits
- health insurance
- retirement plans
- paid time off
- flexible work arrangements
- professional development
- bonuses
- stock options
- equipment allowances
- wellness programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
physical securityinvestigationsforensic evidence handlingchain of custodyrisk assessmentsmitigation strategiesexecutive protectionemergency preparednesscrisis response
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationrelationship buildingexecutive presence
Certifications
Top Secret clearance