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Growing cannabis company is seeking a Director/VP of Security and Safety. The ideal candidate will come with experience in a cannabis environment and/or CPG manufacturing.
• Oversight of all Company security needs, including program security practices, protocols governing on-site access to customer systems and information, and company-specific activities
• Safety experience, including OSHA, Environmental, Hazardous Waste, Chemical spills, Accidents, etc.
• Work with Operations on creating safety best practices
• Help shape security policy and practices by partnering and contributing as a thought leader with industry and internal stakeholders
• Organizing and maintaining the Company’s physical, human resources, facilities, insider threat and surveillance security framework while maintaining a sharp and current awareness and understanding of emerging threats
• Leading and maintaining Company’s posture of proactive security hygiene, including creating a culture of awareness with the “Tone at the Top” and dynamic identification of risks
• Developing and leading a comprehensive company-wide security communication and awareness programs in collaboration with Company’s IT, Operations and Human Resources and Departments • Continuously improving Company’s security posture and ability to hire and retain cleared talent by driving internal change to align with industry best practices
• Ensuring Company’s compliance with applicable state regulations set by the organizations and agencies that regulate our industry regarding security
• Managing the Company’s response to physical and surveillance security breaches, supporting internal investigations, and coordinating with external authorities as necessary
• Staying abreast of industrial, and operation security regulations and developing, updating, and implementing the Company’s security policies and training in collaboration with Company’s IT, Human Resources and Legal/Compliance Departments
• Driving functional excellence by ensuring all internal security program stakeholders are aligned with processes and outcomes that ensure the efficient and effective execution of the security framework
• Managing access control systems and processes with vulnerability audits/assessments as necessary to determine the state of system, information, network, human resource and facility readiness
• Actively supporting and promoting Company’s position as an industry leader on security standards and desired legislative/regulatory change through active industry relationships, attendance at industry events, speaking engagements, and executive-level relationships on behalf of Company
• Selecting external vendors as necessary and manage the current set of vendors to ensure security related products function and deliver according to business requirement
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of study
• At least 15 years’ professional experience that demonstrates deep technical and subject matter expertise in physical, information, network, and/or cyber security
• Deep experience in Safety protocols and procedures from a large manufacturing facility.
• Ability to travel 30%-50% nationwide
• At least 10 years’ experience in a senior corporate or U.S. Government leadership role, demonstrating strong experience managing teams and budgets
• Excellent demonstrated knowledge of U.S. national security, defense, intelligence, and law enforcement communities
• Excellent demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Government Industrial Security Program, U.S. Military Force Protection, and/or relevant U.S. Government regulations and compliance
• Excellent demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to acquire and maintain an appropriate security clearance
• Advance skills in Microsoft Office Suite including, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Knowledge of international cash management, forecasting, and internal controls
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, reasoning and organizational skills
• High level of energy, personal accountability, and integrity
• Experience working with start-ups and managing large team of personnel
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management
Industries
Retail
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