Physical Security Associate Manager

As a member of the Sidley Physical Security Department, this position reports to the Physical Security Manager in Chicago and has direct supervisory responsibility for the Physical Security Analyst in New York. The position is responsible for developing and implementing physical security procedures and protocols to protect the Firm’s personnel, facilities, and assets. Key responsibilities include analyzing intelligence related to terrorism, crime, and geopolitical developments that may affect the Firm;

ensuring security procedures comply with applicable government requirements and Firm standards; assisting with the design, installation, and vendor oversight of the Firm’s access control systems; and conducting investigations involving alleged malfeasance, harassment, intimidation, or other security-related matters at the direction of Physical Security leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops, implements, reviews, and maintains physical security procedures, protocols, and operational standards designed to protect Firm personnel, offices, facilities, and assets.

Assesses physical security risks and vulnerabilities and recommends appropriate preventive, protective, and corrective measures to Physical Security leadership.

Conducts research, analysis, and interpretation of intelligence concerning terrorism, criminal activity, civil unrest, geopolitical developments, and other emerging threats that may affect the Firm, its offices, personnel, or business operations.

Monitors relevant threat information and identifies trends, developments, and potential security concerns requiring further assessment or action.

Prepares and communicates security assessments, threat analyses, situational reports, briefings, and recommendations to Physical Security leadership and other appropriate Firm stakeholders.

Develops and implements security procedures and protocols consistent with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, as well as Firm policies, guidelines, and security standards.

Assists the Physical Security Manager with the planning, design, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of the Firm’s physical access control systems and related security technology.

Coordinates with and provides oversight of security vendors, contractors, and service providers involved in the installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of access control and other physical security systems.

Evaluates access control requirements and assists in addressing system performance, security vulnerabilities, operational issues, and opportunities for security enhancements.

Conducts investigations at the direction of the Physical Security Director or Physical Security Manager concerning alleged malfeasance, harassment, intimidation, threats, inappropriate conduct, security incidents, or other matters involving Firm personnel or external individuals.

Conducts investigative interviews, gathers and reviews relevant information and documentation, evaluates available evidence, maintains appropriate records, and prepares investigative findings and reports for Physical Security leadership.

Coordinates, as appropriate and at the direction of the Physical Security Director and New York’s Director of Administration, with Human Resources, Information Technology, office administration, law enforcement, building management, and other internal or external stakeholders regarding security incidents and investigations.

Responds to and assists in managing physical security incidents, threats, emergencies, and other situations that could affect the safety and security of Firm personnel, facilities, or assets.

Maintains appropriate confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive security, intelligence, investigative, personnel, and…