Head of Physical Security & Safety

Location: Redwood City, CA, USA

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Requisition Number: 154125

Position Title: Senior Director, Facilities

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Summary

The Director of Physical Security & Safety will be responsible for managing the ongoing assessment of global physical security needs at EA and the implementation of solutions to respond to those needs. This role will identify and partner with key internal EA stakeholders. This role will be responsible for leading EA’s Global Security Operations Centers, Business Continuity and Physical Security. The role will be based at EA’s headquarters in Redwood City, California.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and address the most relevant and critical physical security threats to EA personnel, at EA facilities, for EA Executives or Board members and for all internal and external events run or sponsored by EA.
Provide strategic direction on evolving physical security & safety issues.
Partner with EA’s Competitive Gaming Division to ensure proper assessment of physical security risks and implement appropriate physical security at EA CGD events globally.
Partner with other relevant internal EA stakeholders to identify and address physical security needs throughout EA.
Identify, retain and manage appropriate external vendors to assist EA with global physical security needs.
Source and implement necessary technology and tools.
Communicate and update relevant stakeholders, including EA Executives, on a regular and consistent basis.
Develop and manage the Physical Security & Safety operating budget as well as related programs.
Build and maintain effective relationships with key partners internally and externally.
Work with the Compliance team to develop and maintain Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of physical security and risk assessment methodologies, including threat assessments of locations, buildings, and personnel.
Excellent communication, organization and written skills.
10+ years operational experience in security planning and operational execution, exposure to international locations preferred.
Experience leading large geographically distributed teams.
Experience partnering with key internal stakeholder teams like facilities, security, and event planning.
Exposure to Health & Safety regulatory requirements.
Experience in collaboration with a diverse set of stakeholders, often under high pressure conditions.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business/security management, law enforcement, or a related field. A minimum of five years of senior corporate security experience is required.

Competencies (As Demonstrated Through Experience, Training, and/or Testing)

Extensive corporate senior management security experience.
Strong experience in the development and management of corporate security practices and programs.
Excellent planning, organizing, and project management skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Able to communicate with and effectively work at all levels and across diverse cultures.
Serve as an effective leader.
Able to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves.
Able to implement operational changes within the external/internal environments.

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We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 161

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