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Head of Physical Security & Safety

Zoom
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/4/2026 CLOSED ON 6/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Physical Security & Safety position at Zoom?

What You Can Expect

Lead global physical security programs that protect people, facilities, and assets. Build effective strategies and partnerships to manage risk and response. Strengthen a culture of safety worldwide.

About The Team

We ensure every workspace is safe and resilient. We collaborate across regions with trust and shared accountability. Our team protects people and enables business continuity globally.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead a global security strategy that protects employees, facilities, and company assets.
  • Direct security operations, including access, surveillance, and emergency response systems.
  • Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and implement mitigation plans.
  • Partner with internal teams and external agencies to manage crises and ensure business continuity.
  • Promote security awareness, training, and reporting across all teams and locations.

What We’re Looking For

  • Bring 10 years of corporate physical security experience, including 5 in global leadership.
  • Demonstrate expertise in risk management, crisis response, and emergency planning.
  • Understand security systems such as access control, CCTV, and monitoring centers.
  • Lead and inspire high-performing, geographically distributed teams.
  • Collaborate effectively with law enforcement and external security partners.
  • Communicate clearly with leaders, employees, and stakeholders at all levels.
  • Analyze and solve complex security challenges with sound judgment and data-driven insight.
  • Hold relevant professional certifications or equivalent practical experience in security management.

Minimum

Salary Range or On Target Earnings:

$150,800.00

Maximum

$329,900.00

In addition to the base salary and/or OTE listed Zoom has a Total Direct Compensation philosophy that takes into consideration; base salary, bonus and equity value.

Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience.

We also have a location based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in this and other locations.

Ways of Working

Our structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role, Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person is indicated in the job description/posting.

Benefits

As part of our award-winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness, our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways. Click Learn for more information.

About Us

Zoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out to build the best collaboration platform for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars.

We’re problem-solvers, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Find room to grow with opportunities to stretch your skills and advance your career in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Our Commitment

At Zoom, we believe great work happens when people feel supported and empowered. We’re committed to fair hiring practices that ensure every candidate is evaluated based on skills, experience, and potential. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, let us know—we’re here to support you at every step.

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.

If you need assistance navigating the interview process due to a medical disability, please submit an Accommodations Request Form and someone from our team will reach out soon. This form is solely for applicants who require an accommodation due to a qualifying medical disability. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed.

Think of this opportunity as a marathon, not a sprint! We're building a strong team at Zoom, and we're looking for talented individuals to join us for the long haul. No need to rush your application – take your time to ensure it's a good fit for your career goals. We continuously review applications, so submit yours whenever you're ready to take the next step.

Our interviews are supported by BrightHire, a tool that helps us create a consistent and thoughtful interview experience and may include recordings. Please refer to our candidate privacy statement for more information of how we use your data.

Salary : $150,800 - $329,900

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