Physical Security Manager - Salesforce

Salesforce•Redwood City, CA

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and highly-motivated Security Manager to lead our physical security operations team in Redwood City. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing global security standards, driving operational excellence, and fostering a safe environment for our employees, contractors, and guests. This role requires an experienced leader capable of building strong internal and external partnerships and delivering results through collaborative teamwork.

Requirements

Experience: Overall experience of 10+ years in security or closely related services in the public or private sector. Demonstrated experience leading a successful team with a focus on operations, training, and budgeting. Prior experience in a fast-paced corporate environment is required.
Skills & Attributes: Ability to communicate effectively and provide decisive leadership during high-stress situations. Exceptional presentation, writing, research, and analysis skills.
Bachelor's degree required (Criminal Justice or Security Management).
Program Knowledge: Familiarity with Salesforce as a leading AI CRM.
Familiarity with or willingness to become proficient in multiple aspects of a Corporate Security program beyond Operations, including: Risk Intelligence and Threat Monitoring Event Security Investigations Executive Protection Security Systems Technology Project Management

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development: Manage and mentor a high-performing team of security professionals. Champion Salesforce values
Security Operations Management: Serve as the Physical Security Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the assigned Area of Responsibility (AoR). Oversee the maintenance of critical physical security programs, including access control, guard force staffing, and enterprise risk management policies. Implement operations consistent with global security standards and ensure direct enforcement. Coordinate effectively and consistently to achieve both long-term and short-term security operations objectives. Assist with managing associated contracts, resources, and security vendors. Schedule quarterly business reviews, capture metrics, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Emergency Response & Training: Lead the execution of the Security Operations emergency response plan. Plan, schedule, and lead training sessions, including tabletop exercises and live drills.
Documentation & Compliance: Build, update, and refresh security documentation, including site procedures and operations plans to align with existing GS&S security operations standards, policies and procedures.
Partnership & Threat Mitigation: Develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal partners (e.g., Real Estate & Workplace Services, Health & Safety, Resilience, Executive leadership). Cultivate relationships with federal, state, and local Law Enforcement agencies. Mitigate workplace violence through proactive local intelligence collection, policy development, and coordination with internal business partners.
Event Security & Investigations: Plan, direct, and drive event security for small to medium-sized in-region/on-campus events. Provide support for large, public-facing events in the region as necessary. Assist with the investigation of incidents within the assigned AoR.