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Position Summary

Focus Partners Wealth is seeking a Workplace Security Manager to join our growing team!

The Workplace Security Manager is responsible for the strategy, design, implementation, and ongoing operation of the company's physical security, access control, and emergency management programs across a portfolio of more than 100 office locations ranging from 2,000 to 50,000 square feet.

This leader will establish enterprise standards, assess and improve existing processes and technologies, deploy scalable solutions, and ensure consistent execution across all facilities. The role requires a unique blend of operational excellence, program management, systems thinking, and change leadership. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable conducting detailed assessments of current-state environments, designing future-state programs, and managing steady-state operations once systems are deployed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the company's enterprise physical security strategy across all office locations
• Establish and maintain security policies, standards, and operating procedures
• Partner cross-functionally with Facilities, Real Estate, IT, HR, Legal, and business leaders to align security programs with business needs
• Oversee access control systems, visitor management, and physical identity processes, ensuring consistency and compliance
• Design and implement scalable security solutions and modernize access control technologies
• Develop and manage emergency preparedness, business continuity, and incident response programs
• Lead response efforts for security incidents, including life safety events, workplace concerns, and facility disruptions
• Conduct assessments of existing security programs, technologies, and vendors, identifying opportunities for improvement and standardization
• Drive large-scale security initiatives, including new technology implementations and operational enhancements
• Monitor program performance through KPIs, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and security-related budgets

Qualifications Required

• 8+ years of experience in physical security, corporate security, emergency management, or related fields
• Experience managing security programs across multiple office locations
• Proven success implementing access control and security technologies at scale
• Experience building emergency preparedness and incident response programs
• Strong project and program management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Preferred

• Experience supporting large, distributed office environments (100+ locations)
• Familiarity with access control, visitor management, video surveillance, and security platforms
• Knowledge of business continuity and crisis management frameworks
• Relevant certifications (CPP, PSP, CEM, CBCP, PMP, or similar)

Success Measures

In this role, you will:

• Assess and enhance existing security and emergency preparedness programs
• Establish consistent standards and governance across all locations
• Lead modernization initiatives for access control and security technology
• Improve operational efficiency, compliance, and risk mitigation
• Strengthen the organization's readiness and response to security and emergency events

This position is an exempt position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $100,000-$110,000 base salary compensation range. Actual base pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k). Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidate's experience and education.

About Focus Financial Partners

Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit or follow the company on LinkedIn.

Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate's skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.

Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@focuspartners.com.

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For Montana Applicants: If hired, the employment relationship is governed by the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act. Mont. Code Ann. Section 39-2-901.

For Rhode Island Applicants: Focus is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law. If you willfully provide false information about your ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, you may be barred from filing a claim under the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act of the State of Rhode Island if the false information is directly related to the personal injury that is the basis for the new claim for compensation. The Company complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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