Implement and improve security plans, policies, and programs.
Coordinate security incident response.
Respond to customer security concerns.
Monitor the external threat environments in the defined area and take measures to minimize security risk to the business to the dynamic security environment.
Successfully align ACS metrics, goals, and strategic direction across the geographic area to support the overall team and organizational mission.
Earn trust through key customer and stakeholder engagements, and liaison with external partners.
Be the trusted security advisor and subject matter expert in the assigned area of responsibility, through high quality communication and excellent briefing skills.
Communicate accurately and in a timely manner with stakeholders at the tactical and strategic level.
Build and maintain close relationships with peers at other security functions at Amazon to exchange and share security concerns and collaborate on closing gaps and building best practices.
A day in the life
Oversee guarding operations and hold guarding vendors accountable for the quality-of-service delivery. This includes identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies and frugality.
Build relationships through coordination with internal and external security partners including local law enforcement.
Develop and monitor performance metrics to track and improve individual, team, system, and site performance. Implement effective, predictable, and measurable processes and procedures to be communicated clearly among Amazon stakeholders.
Develop and deliver plans, based on risk assessments, to close any potential gaps in security controls.
Conduct site security assessments and identify trends in findings and develop and implement measures to address systemic issues.
Plan and lead drills, tabletop exercises, and other security readiness activities across sites.
Manage cross-functional projects and operations. Drive team(s)/partners to meet program and/or product goals.
Conduct initial incident investigations, triage incidents and collaborate with specialist security teams to support the customer.
Coordinate corporate security support to events.
Support the maintenance and testing of business continuity plans.
Conduct customer outreach and support organizational safety and security initiatives.
Monitor physical security device installation, commissioning checks of new buildings; and ongoing maintenance activities, including engagement with vendors.
About the team
The Global Corporate Security team drives security operations for Amazon Corporate Security at corporate sites worldwide. Divided in three regions (Americas; Asia Pacific; and Europe, Middle East, and Africa) each led by a Head of Corporate Security, Global Corporate Security is a team of security experts who work closely together to protect and secure Amazon’s people and business.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.
Training & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business or a related field
5+ years of facility/corporate security management, law enforcement, risk management, legal, or related industries experience
Experience in project/contract management
Experience working in an office environment
Experience managing service providers and vendors
7+ years of security management in a multi-location global corporate environment experience
Experience in workplace violence, emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity practices
10+ years of physical security experience
Experience with analytical tools and ability to dive deep into metrics and reporting
Master’s Degree in Business Management or equivalent, relevant certification, or experience.
Working knowledge of legal contracts, budgeting, and key terms.
Experience writing and publishing security standards and policies.
Experience innovating and creating demonstrable security and business value-add with Artificial Intelligence.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TN, Nashville - 88,200.00 - 154,400.00 USD annually
