Senior Director, Enterprise Physical Security & Safety

Transamerica•Philadelphia, PA

6d•$200,000 - $270,000•Onsite

About The Position

Leads Transamerica’s enterprise physical security, workplace safety, Security Command Center, travel security, and executive protection programs, safeguarding employees, executives, facilities, and business operations through a risk-based and service-oriented approach. This role oversees security operations, incident response, threat intelligence, executive protection, and enterprise security procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business, Public Administration, Risk Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
12 + years of progressive experience in corporate security, law enforcement, executive protection, military, intelligence, emergency management, or a related security function
10 + years of leadership experience managing teams, vendors, programs, or complex security operations
Demonstrated experience leading physical security operations in a multi-site corporate environment
Experience with executive protection, protective intelligence, event security, secure transportation, or travel risk management
Experience managing or supporting a Security Operations Center, Security Command Center, GSOC, emergency communications center, or similar 24/7 monitoring and response function
Strong knowledge of access control, video management, alarm monitoring, visitor management, mass notification, incident management, and security technology platforms
Demonstrated ability to respond to incidents, lead under pressure, coordinate across functions, and communicate clearly with senior leaders
Experience managing third-party security vendors, guard force providers, technology integrators, and external partners
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive briefings, incident summaries, policies, and after-action reports
High integrity, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial services, insurance, highly regulated industries, or large public-company environments
Experience building, modernizing, or scaling a Security Command Center or GSOC operating model
Experience with workplace violence prevention, threat assessment, behavioral threat management, and protective intelligence programs
Experience supporting senior executives, Boards, investor events, leadership meetings, or high-profile corporate gatherings
Knowledge of business continuity, crisis management, emergency action planning, travel security, and duty of care programs
Professional certification such as CPP, PSP, PCI, CFE, CBCP, ICS/NIMS, or recognized executive protection credentials

Responsibilities

Lead Transamerica’s enterprise physical security, workplace safety, and facility security programs across office locations.
Oversee building security operations, including access control, visitor management, security procedures, and vendor performance.
Develop and maintain physical security policies, standards, incident response protocols, and risk mitigation strategies.
Direct integration of the Security Command Center, ensuring effective monitoring, incident triage, escalation, communication, and operational excellence.
Drive the modernization and optimization of security technologies, including access control, video surveillance, alarm monitoring, and mass notification systems.
Lead executive protection, threat intelligence, travel security, event security, and threat assessment programs for senior leaders and enterprise events.
Provide security planning and risk management support for executive events, leadership meetings, investor engagements, and other high-profile activities.
Lead response efforts for security incidents, workplace violence concerns, investigations, emergencies, crises, and business continuity events.
Partner with Human Resources, Legal, Compliance, Real Estate, Communications, and business leaders to address security risks, workplace safety, and resiliency needs.
Establish governance, reporting, budgeting, training, and continuous improvement practices to enhance program effectiveness, manage risk, and strengthen security awareness across the organization.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs