Regional Director Security, North America West

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Regional Director Security, North America WestWhat you will doIn this vital role, the Regional Director Security, North America West reports to the Executive Director Global Security, North America in the Global Security (GS) organization. The Regional Director Security, North America West will be based at our Thousand Oaks Headquarters (HQ) site and is responsible for implementing and driving the Global Security strategy in the North America West region. Central to this strategy is providing security leadership, coordination, and oversight of Amgen's Corporate HQ site as well as other company-owned and operated facilities in their region. Key areas of responsibility include asset protection (employees, contract workers, physical sites, & company reputation), site safety and security leadership, contract guard force management, access control, disaster preparedness, incident response, and incident management planning and execution, workplace violence, and crime prevention.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Manage and supervise the day-to-day security operations at the Thousand Oaks (TO) HQ complex to include supervision of proprietary and contract worker (CW) guard force personnel.Liaison with various business function leads, including site, Facilities, Engineering, HR, Legal, Occ Health, Operations, R&D leaders at the sites within the area of responsibility to ensure the security team is properly integrated and supporting activities related to the safety and security of company assets.Provide onsite leadership, engagement, and ongoing solutions for ensuring proper response and management to site-based emergencies and crisis events for all North America West sites and locations.Direct and oversee the implementation of innovative security operational policies and procedures and develop an overall security strategy of continuous improvement, commensurate with the current and future threat environment.Oversee the operational functionality of the physical and electronic security systems, including access control systems, intrusion detection systems, CCTV, video management systems, visitor management programs, and electronic badging systems. Identify gaps and develop strategies to mitigate.Conduct regular site risk & vulnerability assessments and develop actionable response plans to ensure proper security infrastructure and procedures are in place to maintain a safe working environment for employees, contract workers, and visitors.Develop an effective and innovative guard force training program to include site-specific hands-on drills and response to emergency events.Develop, update, and maintain site security plans and standard operating procedures (SOP's).Identify, assess, and implement commensurate mitigation strategies to counter threats to the safety and security of assets at Amgen sites.Project manage, from a security infrastructure and implementation perspective, planned new construction and renovated spaces to meet the security needs and guard force coverage.Align with other directorates within Global Security, both regional and functional, coordinating efforts as required.Ensure safety of CEO Staff, Board members, and VIPs who visit the HQ campus; assist with protection and security assessment for senior members and other VIPs during off-site events.Manage the overall security plans and ensure proper levels of security resources are assigned to support meetings and special events, both on and offsite.Ensure periodic site-specific crime prevention surveys are conducted to identify vulnerabilities and take appropriate measures to reduce risk.Coordinate at-risk employee terminations with Human Resources; investigate incidents of potential workplace violence in conjunction with the Threat Assessment Team.Select, train, and manage contract workers (CW's) and consultants as required.Conduct and manage internal and external investigations including theft, compliance matters, and violations of site security policies.Conduct employee awareness training, as needed.What we expect of youThe professional we seek will have the following qualifications:
Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree and 4 years of Corporate Security experience
OrMaster's degree and 8 years of Corporate Security experience
OrBachelor's degree and 10 years of Corporate Security experience
In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have at least 4 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree & a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive security experience.Prior supervisory law enforcement experience at the Federal, State or Local level or military police background preferred.At least 5 years of experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience.Strong level of proficiency with security systems and the ability to understand their capabilities.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.Requires approximately 20% travel, including overnight and weekend commitments.Professional Security Certifications such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), preferred.A hands-on leader who can also operate at a strategic level.Possess leadership and management skills essential in guiding teams.Must have a strong knowledge of corporate security protocols and standards.Ability to exercise sound judgment and act quickly in an emergency.Versatile leader, able to adjust to the dynamic nature of a changing HQ complex.Possess strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.Must be able to work on and prioritize multiple tasks.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Self-starter with the ability to work independently.Maintain the highest degree of integrity, compliance and confidentiality.Demonstrated experience in understanding and working with key partners as part of an Incident / Crisis Management Team.Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business requirements into security realities.What you can expect of usAs we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents.
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