Head of Physical Security

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

We are seeking a highly capable Head of Physical Security to develop and implement physical security strategies at our company. You will be creating security policies and procedures, controlling budgets for security operations, acting as the liaison between company executive policies and security vendors, as well as managing the daily routines and techniques, tactics, and procedures of our on-site contracted security staff.To ensure success as the Head of Physical Security, you should possess extensive knowledge of surveillance, de-escalation, and intervention techniques with experience in a similar role. Our ideal Head of Physical Security will be someone whose extensive background in security results in a safe and well-protected environment.Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with senior leadership to identify physical and electronic security needs of the facility
• Planning and implementing comprehensive security programs and strategies including emergency action response, incident reporting, and company wide safety training
• Supervising, developing work schedules, allocating tasks, and monitoring the performance of contracted physical security personnel
• Respond quickly in any emergency situation up to and including the use of physical force to re-establish a safe environment for all Astranis employees
• Develop, train, and communicate emergency evacuation procedures to all employees and conduct safety drills and training as required
• Personally responsible for establishing and performing recurring daily/hourly patrol routes throughout the facility
• Report into the office after hours and on holidays when necessary to respond to or facilitate security operations 
• Gathering relevant intelligence from local sources and implementing preventative measures
• Preparing electronic surveillance equipment maintenance schedules and facilitating repairs in a timely manner, including all physical access control points and security badge readers
• Keep abreast of new technologies and advancements in security services
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, industry standard local security guidelines, and all other applicable laws of the United States, State of California, and City of San Francisco 

Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years previous law enforcement experience in a congested urban environment or prior military service in an advanced operational capacity
• Must have an ACTIVE TS/SCI Clearance 
• Must be a Certified COMSEC Custodian [KMI]
• Extensive experience in preventing illegal activity and performing access control procedures
• In-depth knowledge of security procedures and electronic surveillance equipment
• Knowledge of local security industry regulations
• Advanced ability to coordinate responses to security breaches and threats
• Superb management and organizational abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Availability to respond to security situations outside of business hours
• Must be here in our San Francisco office five days per week