Director - Enterprise Physical Security
2 days ago
Rye
Job Locations US-NY-Rye Job ID 2026-8314 Category Facilities Minimum Rate USD $170,000.00/Yr. Maximum Rate USD $180,000.00/Yr. Work Location Type Physical New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe) is seeking a highly experienced, strategic Director of Physical Security to oversee the security operations for our national portfolio of properties. This leadership role will be responsible for establishing and enforcing comprehensive security, emergency management, and fire safety protocols, as well as overseeing the day-to-day physical security needs of all enterprise locations. The Director will provide oversight of both in-house and third-party security staff, manage budgeting and capital planning for security staffing, equipment, and IT needs, and ensure the highest standards of safety and security across all locations. Security Protocols Development & Implementation: Develop and implement enterprise-wide physical security policies, standards, and procedures across the national portfolio of properties. • Establish governance for access control, badging, visitor management, and guard force operations, ensuring consistency and effectiveness across all locations., • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding security and safety., • Establish and manage comprehensive emergency management programs, including response strategies for a range of security and safety incidents., • Oversee the development and execution of fire safety, life safety, and active threat response protocols, including regular drills and exercises., • Coordinate with local police, fire departments, and emergency services to ensure effective crisis response., • Provide leadership and oversight of in-house security teams and contracted guard services, including vendor selection, contract management, and performance standards., • Develop and implement training programs covering physical security systems, incident response, and customer-facing responsibilities., • Develop and manage the physical security operating and capital budgets, including staffing, systems, and infrastructure investments., • Plan and oversee capital expenditures related to security systems (e.g., CCTV, access control, alarms, perimeter protection)., • Oversee the design, deployment, integration, and maintenance of physical security systems, including surveillance (CCTV), access control, intrusion alarms, and duress systems., • Ensure effective administration of ID credentialing and badging systems, including issuance, access provisioning, and periodic audits., • Serve as the primary point of contact for physical security operations and strategy with NYBCe personnel, property management teams, tenants, and external partners., • Collaborate with Facilities, IT, HR, and Legal to ensure integrated security governance and policy alignment., • Ensure all physical security programs and systems meet regulatory requirements and internal standards., • Establish and monitor compliance with access control, visitor management, and guard force protocols through audits and reporting., • Minimum of 10 years of experience in physical or corporate security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing multi-site security operations, guard services, and enterprise physical security systems. Professional certification preferred (e.g., Certified Protection Professional/CPP), Physical Security Professional/PSP, Professional Certified Investigator/PCI). * Valid Driver's License is required. Travel: • Proficiency with security technology and equipment., • Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to effectively supervise both in-house and third-party security staff., • Strong budgeting and financial management skills., • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders., • Capability to handle emergency situations with composure and decisiveness., • Ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally, to others in one-on-one. For applicants who will perform this position in New York City or Westchester County, the proposed annual salary is $170,000.00p/yr. to $180,000.00p/yr. For applicants who will perform this position outside of New York City or Westchester County, salary will reflect local market rates and be commensurate with the applicant's skills, job-related knowledge, and experience. Founded in 1964, New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe) has provided more than 60 years of lifesaving research, innovation, and impact. NYBCe is one of the largest nonprofit blood centers, spanning 17+ states and serving 75 million people. NYBCe operates Blood Bank of Delmarva, Community Blood Center of Kansas City, Connecticut Blood Center, Memorial Blood Centers, Nebraska Community Blood Bank, New Jersey Blood Services, New York Blood Center, and Rhode Island Blood Center, delivering one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic, and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe's Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. NYBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit nybc.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.