Physical Security Manager

It’s more than what you do: it’s how you do it. That’s why O’Melveny is counsel of choice to an ever-expanding list of market leaders. Opportunity at O’Melveny means working alongside dynamic and team-oriented colleagues on evolving legal and business issues and opportunities for prominent clients around the world. It’s a place to build a rewarding career by tackling new challenges;

being appreciated, included, and supported; and creating lasting connections. With approximately 800 lawyers on three continents, more than 80 practice and industry service areas, and strong cultural ties to all of our locations, O’Melveny is a global law firm with a local feel. At our core, you’ll find a dedication to excellence, a drive to lead and innovate, and a deep sense of civic responsibility.

So, tell us. What do you want to achieve? Visit us at ; learn more in our firm at‑a‑glance; and find us on Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, and You Tube. O’Melveny has an immediate opening for a Physical Security Manager in our Newport Beach office.

The salary range in CA for this role is $80,000 - $150,000 and represents the firm’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location.

• Responsible for managing Electronic Security Systems (ESS) projects in all offices. Provide timely response management across all office locations.
• Collaborate closely with HR and Office Administrators on investigative efforts for physical security incidents in all OMM locations.
• Responsible for recommending processes and procedures related to third‑party security call centers, electronic security systems, development, maintenance, program models, and reporting tools.
• Monitor OMM physical security policies, programs, or procedures to ensure compliance and alignment with industry best practices.
• Conduct physical security assessments to ensure compliance with OMM physical and technical security policies and regulations.
• Manage vendors responsible for maintenance and repair of electronic security systems. Develop processes and procedures to minimize risks and oversee electronic security systems deployment and/or repair work where required.
• Utilizing industry standards and best practices, responsible for overseeing and liaising on the design and implementation input for electronic security systems throughout all OMM locations. Act as a liaison to office facilities/ operations and the Real Estate Team in the areas of design and implementation of electronic security systems.
• Responsible for reviewing and processing billing invoices for electronic security systems activities/repairs for all OMM locations, as well as the development of an efficient and safe operation of the organization’s physical security operations.
• Coordinate and records all electronic security system maintenance, including preventive and corrective measures. Maintain records and perform inspections as required.
• Manage the maintenance of the emergency duress systems.

• 3+ years of experience in multi‑disciplinary electronic security systems project management, design, integration, and maintenance.
• Understanding of IT networking, and databases as they apply to physical security systems.
• Understanding of current/legacy communications protocols utilized with security systems.
• Understanding of different types of door hardware and how it integrates with ESS.
• Ability to troubleshoot security systems and perform investigations as needed.
• Strong working knowledge in Genetec Security Center is highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of integrated electronic security systems technology and operations is required.
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, including electrical and security plans
• Excellent with MS Excel, especially compiling and manipulating large volumes of disparate data.
• Willingness to travel to OMM offices, as needed.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information, or to be considered for this position, please apply online at  Response will be given to candidates who closely meet our qualifications. EOE M/F/D/V. No phone inquiries please.