Physical Security Regional Manager, West - USDS

Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.

Team Intro
You will manage Physical Security operations, programs, and personnel in a large geographic area (encompassing multiple states, cities, and/or sites).

In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.

Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and constantly improve physical security and fire & life safety programs at multiple sites/campuses/facilities.
- Ensure that day-to-day physical security and safety operations run smoothly with the appropriate guard, reception, and SOC staffing and resources.
- Write, edit, maintain and update security policies, procedures, checklists, and post orders.
- Train Security personnel to ensure competencies on access control standards and security guard & SOC operator SOPs.
- Establish and effectively table-top and/or exercise staff on emergency preparedness & response protocols for medical, fire, and other workplace emergencies.
- Work with internal and external partners (e.g., property management staff) to establish and maintain cooperative operating procedures related to emergency building evacuations or requests for first responder services.
- Liaise and build positive relationships with fire and police resources.
- Stay up-to-date on technical security solutions; implement improvements where appropriate.
- Help recruit, interview, manage and mentor security talent.
- Constantly review the performance of security team members; participate in vendor Quarterly Business Reviews; and oversee invoices, budgets, purchase requisitions, and purchase orders.
- Track incident metrics, analyze data, and create benchmarking to support optimal security practices.
- Ensure incident response, reporting, and after-action correction of errors.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- 4 year undergraduate degree (e.g., BA) or 5+ years in law enforcement, military, or intelligence.
- 5+ years of experience in a security management role.
- 5+ years of industry experience in corporate security.
- Security leadership experience with a track record of success and increasing responsibilities.
- Experience in conflict de-escalation and management of behavior, as well as training team members in these same subjects.
- Ability to write defensible and rigorous Policies, Procedures, Checklists, Post Orders, and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Capable of crafting security emergency response plans and rolling out training and table-tops to geographically dispersed sites.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Depth and breadth of security knowledge, principles, and practices, with strong experience in physical security systems & technologies; policy and incident writing; and program development & implementation.
- Experience supervising staff and contract personnel, including hiring, training, developing, and managing performance.
- Ability to present or extemporaneously brief senior executives on exigent incidents.
- Experience with operating physical access control systems, video management systems, and visitor management systems.
- Ability to travel to other offices; respond to emergencies after-hours; and to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as operational needs demand.
- Experience with creating budgets; auditing invoices; crafting & negotiating agreements; and participating in RFPs.
- This is a position that demands discretion and professionalism at all times; must be capable of handling highly confidential and sensitive information.
- First Aid/CPR/AED certified; instructor-level certified, a plus.

D&I Statement
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.

Accommodation Statement
TikTok 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://shorturl.at/ktJP6

Data Security Statement
This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $111150 - $199728 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.

Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.

Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.

We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.