Director of Physical Security

About Helion

We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.

Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group and new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). Now, we're turning up operations for Polaris, working towards delivering the world's first fusion power plant. 

More than ever, it's a pivotal time to join us and have the opportunity to solve real challenges to create a better energy future. You will see first-hand how we value urgency, rigor, ownership, and hard truths, knowing it will take each to do what no one has before. Joining us, you will push the boundaries of what's possible and transform humanity for the better - because the world can't wait.

The Director of Physical Security will lead and manage all aspects of Helion's physical security operations, including overseeing security staff, developing security processes and owning physical security-related technologies. In this role, you’ll balance maintaining the security of our facilities with ensuring that all employees and guests have a delightful customer experience while at Helion. You will spearhead security awareness initiatives, drive the implementation of site-specific directives, and serve as the primary contact for communication with team members and law enforcement agencies, ensuring a positive, safe and secure environment for all. This role is based out of Everett, WA and reports directly to our VP of People & Workplace Operations.

You Will: 

• Develop and implement comprehensive security programs, including utilization of leading technology and technology practices 
• Lead the entire physical security team, ensuring Helion’s physical security is maintained at the highest standard across multiple facilities 
• Drive investigations into security matters across all Helion facilities, ensuring swift resolution 
• Spearhead security awareness campaigns to elevate our physical security programs, fostering a culture of security preparedness 
• Embrace building security practices that balance company security against overall Helion velocity and employee productivity 
• Establish a benchmark for customer experience in all interactions with Helion's physical security team 
• Foster a culture of trust, transparency, and continuous improvement within the security team 
• Guide the implementation of site-specific directives to address unique security challenges 
• Maintain a high level of visibility in all security-related matters 

Required Skills: 

• 10+ years of high-level security experience, with at least 5 years of in-house security leadership overseeing teams and developing security programs  
• Strong focus on guest and employee experience, ensuring a balance between employee protocols and productivity to create a delightful customer experience 
• Demonstrated experience leading a team, managing all aspects of physical security programs 
• Expertise in security related technology, including access management systems and CCTV 
• Preferred experience in a startup or growth-stage environment, demonstrating adaptability in rapidly changing environments 

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Compensation and Benefits

At Helion, we are committed to fostering a fair and equitable environment in every aspect of our operations, including compensation. We ensure all our roles are competitively benchmarked and our total compensation package includes a base salary, comprehensive benefits, and equity grants, giving you a true stake in Helion's success. Final compensation