Workplace Security Manager

Position Summary

Focus Partners Wealth is seeking a Workplace Security Manager to join our growing team!

The Workplace Security Manager is responsible for the strategy, design, implementation, and ongoing operation of the company's physical security, access control, and emergency management programs across a portfolio of more than 100 office locations ranging from 2,000 to 50,000 square feet.

This leader will establish enterprise standards, assess and improve existing processes and technologies, deploy scalable solutions, and ensure consistent execution across all facilities. The role requires a unique blend of operational excellence, program management, systems thinking, and change leadership. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable conducting detailed assessments of current-state environments, designing future-state programs, and managing steady-state operations once systems are deployed.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and execute the company’s enterprise physical security strategy across all office locations
Establish and maintain security policies, standards, and operating procedures
Partner cross-functionally with Facilities, Real Estate, IT, HR, Legal, and business leaders to align security programs with business needs
Oversee access control systems, visitor management, and physical identity processes, ensuring consistency and compliance
Design and implement scalable security solutions and modernize access control technologies
Develop and manage emergency preparedness, business continuity, and incident response programs
Lead response efforts for security incidents, including life safety events, workplace concerns, and facility disruptions
Conduct assessments of existing security programs, technologies, and vendors, identifying opportunities for improvement and standardization
Drive large-scale security initiatives, including new technology implementations and operational enhancements
Monitor program performance through KPIs, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and security-related budgets

Qualifications

Required:

8+ years of experience in physical security, corporate security, emergency management, or related fields
Experience managing security programs across multiple office locations
Proven success implementing access control and security technologies at scale
Experience building emergency preparedness and incident response programs
Strong project and program management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Preferred:

Experience supporting large, distributed office environments (100+ locations)
Familiarity with access control, visitor management, video surveillance, and security platforms
Knowledge of business continuity and crisis management frameworks
Relevant certifications (CPP, PSP, CEM, CBCP, PMP, or similar)

Success Measures

In this role, you will:

Assess and enhance existing security and emergency preparedness programs
Establish consistent standards and governance across all locations
Lead modernization initiatives for access control and security technology
Improve operational efficiency, compliance, and risk mitigation
Strengthen the organization’s readiness and response to security and emergency events

This position is an exempt position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $100,000-$110,000 base salary compensation range. Actual base pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant’s skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k). Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidate’s experience and education.

Focus Partners Wealth is an organization of wealth, asset, and business management resources that brings strength, innovation, and partnership to client relationships. Through a comprehensive range of services, Focus Partners Wealth supports clients at every stage of life, helping them manage their financial future. With over $180 billion in regulatory assets under management, Focus Partners Wealth uses research-backed investment strategies to create custom-built portfolios and delivers personalized wealth planning solutions to clients in all 50 states. Focus Partners Wealth is part of Focus Financial Partners, a leading financial services firm comprised of wealth management, family office, and business management services. To learn more about Focus Partners Wealth, visit focuspartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.

Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@focuspartners.com.

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For Rhode Island Applicants: Focus is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law. If you willfully provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Rhode Island if the false information is directly related to the personal injury that is the basis for the new claim for compensation. The Company complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act.