Head of Physical Security
Harvey
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $177,000 - $239,400 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Build the Physical Security Program: Design and implement Harvey's physical security strategy, including governance documents, physical security policies, standards, and site security plans.
- Develop Runbooks & Incident Response: Create and maintain runbooks for physical security incidents, including clear escalation paths, after-action reviews, and integration with HR, Legal, IT, and Communications for cross-functional incidents.
- Standardize Building Security Technology: Evaluate, standardize, and upgrade access control systems (badges, mobile credentials, biometrics), video surveillance (CCTV/VMS), intrusion detection systems, and visitor management systems across all Harvey offices.
- Manage Security Services & Vendors: Own relationships with contracted security guard services, establish and manage vendor and guard force SLAs (service levels, training requirements, post orders, and escalation criteria), and oversee security services on retainer.
- Building Management Relationships: Serve as the primary point of contact with building management teams across Harvey's office locations, coordinating on access control integration, CCTV requirements, after-hours access, and building security protocols.
- Training & Awareness: Drive security awareness programs for all employees, including tailgating prevention, badge use, and reporting suspicious behavior, as well as specialized training for reception, facilities, and security personnel.
- Compliance & Audit: Conduct internal audits of access logs, video coverage, and alarm response times; ensure regulatory alignment with workplace safety regulations and applicable standards.
- Team Building: Hire and develop additional physical security personnel as the program matures and the company scales.
Requirements
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in corporate physical security, global security, or a related field
- Deep knowledge of access control systems, video surveillance platforms, intrusion detection, and visitor management technologies
- Experience managing security guard services, vendor contracts, and SLAs for physical security operations
- Proven ability to develop physical security policies, standards, site security plans, and emergency response procedures
- Experience working with building management and landlords on security protocols, access control integration, and tenant security requirements
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, especially with non-technical teams
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, and global environment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement benefits (401k match up to 4%)
- Flexible PTO
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
access control systemsvideo surveillanceintrusion detectionvisitor management technologiesphysical security policiessite security plansemergency response proceduressecurity guard services managementvendor contracts managementservice level agreements
Soft Skills
communication skillsstakeholder managementteam buildingtraining and awarenesscross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilityleadershiporganizational skillsrelationship management