Safety/Security Director

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose - to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

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VSMs are responsible for the management of the Foster City-Mission Rock Campuses and more widely aid the global team in delivering the mission of the group. VSMs shall ensure an appropriate response to, and escalation of all security and safety incidents at facilities throughout the North America Region in line with organizational policies and procedures.

The role requires considerable experience in relationship, project, and vendor management and will require a good technical understanding of security systems, as VSMs will be required to support planned works across the lifespan of the various systems used by the security function, supported by a dedicated Physical Security Technology Team .

VSMs will be routinely required to develop, review, and apply a wide range of defined procedures and protocols, and implementing corrective measures where necessary, in order to ensure that all security staff have a clear and thorough knowledge of requirements and duties. Where necessary, drawing on experience, exercising judgment and initiative to give effective guidance and direction to the managers, supervisors, and the wider team members under VSM management.

Travel to sites in the North America Region, and potentially globally, may be required on occasion to support security and safety reviews, events or project works.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Basic Qualifications

10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications

12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD

*Five or more years of work experience in a Corporate Security position, or equivalent law enforcement or military experience.

*Three or more years of multi-state jurisdiction experience.

*Four or more years' experience in applicable domains.

*Five or more years of experience in a position of responsible charge of managing direct reports.

*Two years' experience in risk management, assessment methodologies.

*Proficient Customer Relations and Leadership Skills, Ability to manage a diverse range of internal stakeholders, including Executives and Senior Management, Lines of Business, Global Security, Travel, Compliance, Audit, Human Resources, Procurement, Legal, Communications, Global Real Estate and Facilities, as well as participating on cross functional project teams.

*Advanced written and verbal communication skills in developing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting solutions to complex business models.

*Proficient time management, organizational planning, and problem-solving skills.

*Proficient understanding of project management and vendor management principles.

*Proficient understanding of Plan, Design, Bid and Implement methodologies.

*Proficient presence and the ability to influence and build credibility as a trusted advisor with stakeholders from regional functions and geographies.

*Foundational ability to work independently and effectively in a complex environment with multi-location team structure.

*Proficient follow-up skills with attention to detail and ability to multi-task, have leadership presence, strong team-orientation and interpersonal skills, flexibility, and strong analytical skills.

*Specialized certifications, associations, and memberships desired.

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 161,500.00 to 220,200.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.