Area Security Manager, Global Corporate Security

Area Security Manager – Northern California

Amazon Corporate Security seeks an experienced, self‑motivated leader who embodies Amazon’s Leadership Principles—particularly Customer Obsession, Ownership, Earn Trust, and Bias for Action—to manage all corporate security functions across a region of North California. The Area Security Manager reports to a Regional Security Manager and is responsible for implementing, overseeing, and continuously improving all elements of the Corporate Security program at each site.

• Deliver best‑in‑class security services to enhance the safety of all Amazon employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Line‑manage security professionals and daily operations at diverse sites with unique requirements.
• Implement and refine security plans, policies, and programs.
• Coordinate and trigger incident response plans.
• Respond to customer security concerns and provide timely communication with stakeholders at tactical and strategic levels.
• Monitor external threat environments and devise measures to minimize business security risk.
• Align ACS metrics, goals, and strategic direction across the geographic area to support the team mission.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and subject‑matter expert, engaging with stakeholders and external partners.
• Build and maintain relationships with peers in other security functions to close gaps and share best practices.

• Oversee guarding operations and hold vendors accountable for quality of service, seeking cost efficiencies.
• Coordinate with internal and external security partners, including local law enforcement.
• Develop and monitor performance metrics to improve system and site performance.
• Develop and deliver plans to close security control gaps based on risk assessments.
• Conduct site security assessments, track trends, and implement systemic improvements.
• Lead drills, tabletop exercises, and security readiness activities across sites.
• Manage cross‑functional projects and drive teams to meet program and product goals.
• Investigate and triage incidents, collaborating with specialist security teams.
• Provide corporate security support to events and maintain business continuity plans.
• Monitor installation and commissioning of physical security devices; manage vendor engagements.

• Experience in project/contract management.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Criminal Justice, Security, Law Enforcement, Business Management, Accounting, International Relations or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years in security within a global corporate environment or large organization (e.g., military, intelligence, police, or public sector).
• 5+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Experience managing third‑party service providers and vendors.

• Master’s degree.
• Professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, CISSP, PMP, or equivalent.
• Understanding of crisis operations, risk management, and crisis communication best practices.
• Substantial experience in physical security operations and related technologies.
• Proficiency in measuring SLA/KPI metrics and conducting security‑related trend analysis.
• Knowledge of business continuity concepts and the Incident Command System.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants:
Job duties include working safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhering to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicating effectively and respectfully; and following all federal, state, and local laws. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Salary: $140,700 – $190,300 USD annually; includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and location. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.