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Director, Physical Security
Planned ParenthoodNew York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Jun 2025
About the role
Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With more than 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S. Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education. Planned Parenthood values the experience of employees, and our cultural ethos is “In This Together” which aims to support a workplace culture that centers on belonging, learning, and individual recognition.
We are seeking an experienced Director of Physical Security. This role will report to the National Director, Afliate Security and Response Planning in the Office of the Chief Operating Officer of PPFA. This position will be responsible for the day-to-day physical security of our offices and staff, which includes managing a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC). Their leadership will complement other Global Safety and Security (GSS) leaders, who collectively work to protect our people, places, guests, and brand.
This position is required to work 5 days per week in our New York City office.
Purpose: The Director of Physical Security must be available to respond to emergency situations, provide concise briefings to the National Director, Affiiate Security and Response Planning or leadership, and be consistently available after normal business hours. This individual will be responsible for: ● Managing a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC), its staffing, systems, response, and protocols● Overseeing the access control to our offices and addressing any incidents on site in a timely manner● Managing the contract guard force in our New York City, Washington, DC, or other offices, as needed● Maintaining security standard operating procedures and reporting for all offices● Managing the mass notification system and developing standardized messages and protocols for deployment● Leveraging travel safety platforms to support our traveling staff and coordinate with the GSS Intelligence team, as needed● Continually looking for process improvements, program development, and timely responsiveness to support our staff, their work, and our mission● Regularly assess program maturity and develop multi-year strategic security plans aligned with organizational goals● Conducting physical security assessments with detailed reports for our national office● Supporting the organization with risk assessments and mitigation, as needed, to improve awareness, readiness, and resilience● Lead organization-wide initiatives to build a culture of security awareness, integrating security into onboarding, annual training, and executive briefings● Developing and building strong vendor relationships
Delivery:The Director of Physical Security is a key leader within the GSS program and must provide concise, timely, and relevant updates to GSS leadership and key stakeholders. Collectively, GSS is responsible for providing staff with the awareness, resources, and support necessary to keep them safe and to help them achieve their objectives. This individual will be responsible for: ● Analyzing situations promptly and accurately to identify effective and reasonable courses of action to address any surrounding hazards and circumstances● Collaborating with GSS leadership on regular safety and security awareness training for our National Office staff● Coordinating efforts with key stakeholders around risk mitigation which may include, leading tabletop exercises, providing awareness training, and participating on relevant incident management teams● Defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) related to incident response times, policy adherence, training completion rates, and EP readiness● Assisting with investigations as needed and/or requested by GSS leadership, Office of the General Counsel, Human Resources, or other departments● Ensuring safety and security protocols are in alignment
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S. Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education. Planned Parenthood values the experience of employees, and our cultural ethos is “In This Together” which aims to support a workplace culture that centers on belonging, learning, and individual recognition.
We are seeking an experienced Director of Physical Security. This role will report to the National Director, Afliate Security and Response Planning in the Office of the Chief Operating Officer of PPFA. This position will be responsible for the day-to-day physical security of our offices and staff, which includes managing a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC). Their leadership will complement other Global Safety and Security (GSS) leaders, who collectively work to protect our people, places, guests, and brand.
This position is required to work 5 days per week in our New York City office.
Purpose: The Director of Physical Security must be available to respond to emergency situations, provide concise briefings to the National Director, Affiiate Security and Response Planning or leadership, and be consistently available after normal business hours. This individual will be responsible for: ● Managing a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC), its staffing, systems, response, and protocols● Overseeing the access control to our offices and addressing any incidents on site in a timely manner● Managing the contract guard force in our New York City, Washington, DC, or other offices, as needed● Maintaining security standard operating procedures and reporting for all offices● Managing the mass notification system and developing standardized messages and protocols for deployment● Leveraging travel safety platforms to support our traveling staff and coordinate with the GSS Intelligence team, as needed● Continually looking for process improvements, program development, and timely responsiveness to support our staff, their work, and our mission● Regularly assess program maturity and develop multi-year strategic security plans aligned with organizational goals● Conducting physical security assessments with detailed reports for our national office● Supporting the organization with risk assessments and mitigation, as needed, to improve awareness, readiness, and resilience● Lead organization-wide initiatives to build a culture of security awareness, integrating security into onboarding, annual training, and executive briefings● Developing and building strong vendor relationships
Delivery:The Director of Physical Security is a key leader within the GSS program and must provide concise, timely, and relevant updates to GSS leadership and key stakeholders. Collectively, GSS is responsible for providing staff with the awareness, resources, and support necessary to keep them safe and to help them achieve their objectives. This individual will be responsible for: ● Analyzing situations promptly and accurately to identify effective and reasonable courses of action to address any surrounding hazards and circumstances● Collaborating with GSS leadership on regular safety and security awareness training for our National Office staff● Coordinating efforts with key stakeholders around risk mitigation which may include, leading tabletop exercises, providing awareness training, and participating on relevant incident management teams● Defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) related to incident response times, policy adherence, training completion rates, and EP readiness● Assisting with investigations as needed and/or requested by GSS leadership, Office of the General Counsel, Human Resources, or other departments● Ensuring safety and security protocols are in alignment
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