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FaireGlobal Safety & Security Leader
Faire operates a global technology wholesale platform that utilizes data, machine learning, and modern technology to link independent retailers and boutique shops with makers across the…
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Faire operates a global technology wholesale platform that utilizes data, machine learning, and modern technology to link independent retailers and boutique shops with makers across the world, fostering growth for local businesses. The organization is currently seeking a Global Safety & Security Leader to establish, scale, and manage physical safety and security functions on-site in San Francisco. Acting as the foundational hire for this newly created domain, this strategic and…
Job Description
Faire operates a global technology wholesale platform that utilizes data, machine learning, and modern technology to link independent retailers and boutique shops with makers across the world, fostering growth for local businesses. The organization is currently seeking a Global Safety & Security Leader to establish, scale, and manage physical safety and security functions on-site in San Francisco.
Acting as the foundational hire for this newly created domain, this strategic and hands-on professional will collaborate closely with Legal, People, and Workplace Experience teams. The role suits a resourceful practitioner capable of balancing robust risk management with a welcoming, trusted environment during a pivotal phase of company scaling and public-company preparation.
Core duties encompass designing security operations, managing guard services, leading incident investigations, building comprehensive travel risk and executive protection programs, and handling emergency preparedness across all corporate locations. Candidates will establish consistent safety standards, manage vendor relationships, and ensure fulfillment of Duty of Care obligations.
Responsibilities
- Define physical safety and security strategies across office facilities, events, and operations by performing risk assessments and designing proportional mitigations
- Oversee daily security operations, access control guidelines, vendor connections with guard services, and incident response investigations from initial assessment to final resolution
- Create and implement emergency response plans for all corporate locations
- Manage a travel risk program supporting domestic and international travelers while ensuring Duty of Care standards are met
- Deliver executive protection support for senior leaders during high-visibility events, travel, and elevated threat periods
- Prepare the security function for corporate audits, insurance regulations, and public-company readiness alongside Legal and Workplace teams
- Partner with Procurement to manage security vendors and establish service-level accountability frameworks
- Design transparent employee communications and safety initiatives that encourage staff to report concerns easily
Requirements
- Bring eight to twelve years of professional background working in corporate security, physical security, law enforcement, or an equivalent field
- Demonstrate expertise in designing and scaling a corporate security function from inception, particularly across high-growth technology firms and mature enterprises
- Possess deep technical knowledge of physical security systems including access control, closed-circuit television, alarm systems, threat assessment, and emergency preparedness
- Show proven capability in operating travel risk and executive protection programs alongside managing associated vendors
- Write and operationalize clear, frictionless security policies that encourage high employee adoption
- Exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive, confidential cases in partnership with legal and human resources teams
Qualifications
- Hold a Certified Protection Professional certification
- Hold a Physical Security Professional certification or an equivalent industry credential
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary compensation
- Company equity eligibility
- Comprehensive benefits package supporting personal and professional life
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the employment type for this role?
This position is full-time and on-site at the company location in San Francisco.
What is the salary range for the Global Safety & Security Leader position?
The annual base pay range is $160,000 to $220,000, and the position is additionally eligible for equity and benefits.
How many years of experience are required?
Applicants must have 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in corporate security, physical security, law enforcement, or a closely related domain.
Does the posting specify application deadlines or interview stages?
The posting does not specify application deadlines or details regarding the interview process.
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