Director, Corporate Security

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Sony Corporation of America , located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan.

Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.

With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth.

Position Overview

Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is seeking a Director of Corporate Security responsible for managing the daily security operations of all buildings, including physical security and technology systems.

This role involves assessing and identifying potential security or life safety issues, developing preparedness plans, coordinating and implementing these plans, and providing crisis management control in the event of an emergency.

This role will require 5 days in-person at the NYC office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies and procedures in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure that all building security personnel are assigned to their respective posts and are proficient in their roles.
• Maintain communication with security staff and the security guard company at all times.
• Document all related security events as necessary.
• Manage all security technology systems, including their use and daily operation.
• Provide clarity and consistency for daily and emergency operational programs.
• Maintain formal liaisons with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
• Organize, develop, and implement building-specific training exercises to enhance the readiness of staff and employees to respond to different security and emergency situations.
• Assess potential security threats that could impact buildings and employees.
• Work closely with the building staff and building security personnel to ensure that standard operating procedures and crisis management plans are formulated, planned, and executed properly and are in compliance with local laws.
• Provide direction as situations arise or where there is a risk or concern, whether general or specific, or after an incident has occurred.
• Report all violations of policy and procedures to senior security management.
• Coordinate and review all FDNY permits for the building, including reviewing public assembly, supplemental AC permits, guard tour schedules, incident reports, and licensing.
• Ensure that all fire / life safety protocols are up to date and implemented.
• Communicate regularly with senior security management.
• Conduct regular walk-throughs and security inspections for assigned facilities.
• Take proactive steps to provide a safe and secure working environment for staff and visitors.
• Interview, hire, and train security staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 12+ years of experience in a security management role preferred
• Prior law enforcement preferred
• Knowledge of security protocols
• Knowledge of budget and finance tools
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Able to work independently and in a team environment
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Suite.
• Exceptional listening, verbal, and written communications skills.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Great attention to detail.

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology .

Benefits :

SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

What we offer you :

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses / domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
• Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses / domestic partners and children
• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability plans
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
• Education assistance and student loan programs

Other Programs :

• Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
• Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
• Matching gift program
• A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
• Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
• Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)
• Annual incentive bonus

The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $170,000 to $180,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for.

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will be performing the job.

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Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America

Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures.

For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by mail to : Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010.

Please indicate the position you are applying for.

While SCA does not require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, there are certain Sony offices that require employees to be vaccinated in order to enter.

If you will be located at or travel to those offices, you will be required to be fully vaccinated to enter. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.

Please do not include proof of vaccination status or any indication of a possible request for a vaccination accommodation when submitting your application materials.

If applicable, the Company will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potential accommodations.

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