GAF
DirectorPhysicalSecurity-East
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“Director Physical Security - East at GAF. Skills: physical security, risk management, incident response, vendor management. Oversee and manage all aspects of physical security. Supervise regional security leads”
What You'll Achieve.
mitigate systemic security risks; reduce the Total Cost of Risk (TCoR); minimize the impact of security events; ensure the timely implementation of site-specific security improvement plans; ensure the guard force spend is both cost-effective and operationally effective; ensure a smooth and well-coordinated project that is completed on time and within budget; reduce the level of risk to the plant, its operations, and its Employees; ensure all OpCo Plants and sites have well-developed and rehearsed contingency plans
Industry & Context.
troubleshooting and fixing identified problems with security technology; analysis of patterns and trends to determine potential changes in the risk profile; determine appropriate mitigation measures
Ability to Travel up to 50% of the time, Ability to deploy to a plant location on short notice during times of increased risk levels, Eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree required, 15 years of relevant experience required, Ability to Travel up to 50% of the time, Corporate security experience at a senior level, Experience working with security vendors and contractors to ensure security systems are continuously operational, Proven experience as a security leader, or similar position, dealing with the development of physical security plans, implementation of security measures, and assessing physical security measures and operations, Excellent knowledge of physical security protocols, procedures, and technologies, Experience in emergency response planning and execution
Nice to Have
Previous Law enforcement or military experience is highly preferred
What You'll Do.
Oversee and manage all aspects of physical security
Supervise regional security leads
Manage security coordinators
Implement corporate security program
Mitigate systemic security risks
Manage integrated physical security ecosystem
Enforce prevention standards
Manage incident response
Manage recovery capabilities
Conduct security assessments
Develop security policies
Implement security training programs
Lead security enhancement projects
Provide strategic guidance to plant managers
Coordinate security operations
Develop contingency plans
Develop security awareness programs
Investigate security incidents
Maintain communication with Global Head of Security
Direct all facets of physical security
Supervise Regional Physical Security Lead
Manage Headquarters Security Coordinator
Provide strategic governance and oversight
Execute strategy to mitigate risks
Manage enterprise security resilience framework
Reduce Total Cost of Risk
Apply access control measures
Provide guidance and direction
Develop Physical Security policies and SOPs
Provide guidance and direction to guard force
Review and adjust guard post orders
Train contracted guard force
Assist plant managers with contractor issues
Ensure cost-effective guard force spend
Improve security culture
Define security awareness objectives
Coordinate Security Awareness course development
Develop training delivery solutions
Lead physical security enhancement projects
Act as point of contact for security vendors
Develop acceptable solutions with vendors
Assist plants in troubleshooting security technology
Develop and implement security policies
Conduct threat and risk assessments
Identify new mitigation measures
Plan and coordinate security operations
Coordinate armed security support
Deploy to plant location on short notice
Develop and implement contingency plans
Conduct strike security planning
Oversee deployment of security officers
Ensure contingency plans are developed and rehearsed
Develop security employee protection programs
Oversee Designated Security Representative program
Investigate all security incidents
Develop reports on security status
Keep Global Head of Security informed
Use incident reporting system for analysis
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional coordination; Collaboration with Executives; Collaboration with Plant and site leaders; Coordination with the contractor’s management; Works with both the contractor and plant team; Works with the vendors; Coordination with the Regional Physical Security Lead; Attends meetings with the plant management team
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to generate SOP’s, Guidelines, Reports, and statistics
Process & Methodology
Lead security enhancement projects, Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
Full Job Description
# At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most. **Job Summary** The Director of Physical Security is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of physical security across GAF, GAF Energy, SIPLAST, SGI, and Standard Logistics sites within the eastern United States. This role includes supervising regional security leads, managing security coordinators, and ensuring the implementation of a comprehensive, intelligence-driven, and risk-based corporate security program. The Director is tasked with mitigating systemic security risks, managing an integrated physical security ecosystem, and enforcing standards for prevention, incident response, and recovery. Key responsibilities include conducting security assessments, developing and implementing security policies and training programs, managing guard forces, and leading security enhancement projects. Additionally, the Director provides strategic guidance to plant managers, coordinates security operations during heightened risk periods, and ensures the development of contingency plans and security awareness programs. This role also involves investigating security incidents, analyzing risk trends, and maintaining communication with the Global Head of Security to ensure the safety and security of all personnel, facilities, and operations. **Essential Duties** * Directs all facets of physical security across GAF, GAF Energy, SIPLAST, SGI, and Standard Logistics sites within the easte
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