Director of Physical Security (Multiple Offices)

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, a global Am Law 50 firm, has an immediate opening for a Director of Physical Security.

We are considering candidates in any of our U.S. offices including Century City, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, San Diego (Del Mar), San Diego (Downtown), San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Washington DC. There is only one opening.

Job Summary

The Director of Physical Security will lead the development, implementation, and management of the Firm’s physical security strategy, ensuring the protection of personnel, facilities, and assets. This role works closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to design and maintain a healthy and secure workplace.

Essential Functions

• Lead security design for real estate buildouts
• Partner with architects and real estate teams on secure facility design
• Maintain and administer access control systems
• Oversee cloud-based CCTV systems
• Manage emergency communication systems
• Develop physical security policies and procedures
• Manage executive protection program
• Conduct onsite threat assessments
• Collaborate with IT on system deployment
• Participate in physical security, general compliance audits, and client security audits
• Create and participate in tabletop exercises
• Build relationships with onsite security teams
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 8 years of physical security management experience
• Experience with access control and CCTV systems
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
  
  

Education

Required: Bachelor’s Degree

License and Certification

Preferred: CPP, PSP, CISSP

Work Environment

• Indoor office environment with limited exposure to hazards that are customarily found while working in a high-rise building.
• The current Firm policy is hybrid–working in the office a minimum of 3 days per week and working from home the rest of the week (subject to change).
• Overtime may be required as the job duties demand.
  
  

Travel Requirements

Up to 35%

California: The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $190,000 per year

Illinois: The salary range for this position is: $160,000 - $190,000 per year. This position is eligible for bonuses. This position is also eligible for medical, vision, and dental insurance. Please note that the foregoing compensation and benefit information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to Illinois Equal Pay Act.

Washington DC: The pay range for this position is: $160,000 - $190,000 per year. Medical, vision, and dental coverage is available, including coverage for dependents and domestic partners. Please note that the foregoing compensation and benefit information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position as of the time of this posting and is provided pursuant to the District of Columbia Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023.

New York: The pay range for this position is: $160,000 - $190,000 per year. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Sheppard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.