Global Security - Regional Security Manager - Southern California

The Global Security (GS) Team provides security protection, investigation, resiliency and crisis management services in support of JPMorganChase, its employees, customers, assets, and facilities throughout the world.  This responsibility includes the development of security and safety policies and procedures, regulatory and legislative compliance, Security Guard management, alarm response, branch and corporate building security, customer safety, physical crime investigations, workplace violence, fire and life safety.

As a Regional Security Manager within our Global Security Team in the West Region, you will lead the planning and execution of security programs at JPMorganChase corporate facilities in Southern California and the West Region. You will have the opportunity to develop and implement enhanced security protocols, procedures, and policies to mitigate threats and vulnerabilities. In addition, you will serve as the Global Security liaison to the LOB site leadership teams within the region. If you are passionate about security and have the knowledge and expertise in managing a large physical security program, this role is for you. Your role will involve travel with occasional overnight stay, providing you with the opportunity to promote programs that will achieve both the business and security program objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Respond to incidents and coordinate staff follow up, including necessary investigation and risk mitigation, in partnership with LOB business management, corporate partners, and local law enforcement. 
• Develop and maintain relationships and lines of communication with law enforcement agencies, key LOB partners and management, participate in key management meetings to maintain visibility and open lines of communication, and coordinate plans to mitigate known civil disturbances, protests, etc. that have proximity or target company locations and personnel.
• Manage guard force in assigned facilities.
• Perform periodic security review and risk assessment at assigned facilities and conduct periodic security and personal safety training.
• Support security infrastructure projects at assigned properties.
• Be available for after-hours response to emergency incidents.
• Travel on occasion to assist with corporate events security and executive protection support as needed.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 10+ years of security management experience with corporate security local/state/federal law enforcement, or military. 
• College degree from a 4-year accredited university
• Hands on experience in performing risk analysis, identifying vulnerabilities, conducting threat modelling, and performing security reviews
• Advanced analytical skills, decision making capability, strong critical thinking and high degree of comfort in fast-paced dynamic/ambiguous environment operating with initiative from the strategic to tactical level
• Strong security product knowledge and investigative experience
• Attention to detail and delivery oriented, able to effectively plan and track to prescribed timeline, excellent follow-through
• Hands on experience in performing risk analysis, identifying vulnerabilities, and performing security reviews
• Experience in information gathering, tracking, and consolidation, reporting, dashboards, and presentations
• Knowledge of physical security technology systems and strong familiarity with physical and procedural security concepts
• Self-starter and motivated, flexible and comfortable working with multiple competing timelines and able to operate with limited supervision
• Effective ability to communicate in a concise manner both in speaking writing and leveraging Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Employer Description

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

Organization Description

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Risk Management helps the firm understand, manage and anticipate risks in a constantly changing environment. The work covers areas such as evaluating country-specific risk, understanding regulatory changes and determining credit worthiness. Risk Management provides independent oversight and maintains an effective control environment.

This position is subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. As such, an employment offer for this position is contingent on JPMorganChase’s review of criminal conviction history, including pretrial diversions or program entries.