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Global Head of Physical Security and Safety

US - Culver City, United States

We are seeking a strategic, experienced, and highly collaborative leader to serve as the Global Head of Physical Security and Safety . This individual will be responsible for developing and leading the company's global security and safety strategy, programs, and operations across our 14+ locations worldwide, with an emphasis on creating a proactive, people-centered approach to risk management.

Based in Culver City, CA , this role will partner closely with regional facilities, real estate, legal, HR, IT, and executive leadership to ensure the safety of our people, assets, and physical environments while enabling a productive and inspiring workplace experience.

What you will do

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a global physical security and safety strategy aligned with the company's values, growth objectives, and risk tolerance.
• Establish scalable frameworks, protocols, and standards for physical security, access control, workplace safety, emergency preparedness, and crisis response across all hubs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on global risk, crisis management, and safety-related matters.

Operations & Risk Management

• Oversee daily operations of global physical security, including guarding services, surveillance systems, badging and access management, and emergency systems.
• Design and maintain business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response plans.
• Ensure all locations are in compliance with local, state, federal, and international health, safety, and security regulations.
• Partner with Global Facilities, Real Estate Strategy, IT, Legal, People Solutions, and other cross-functional teams to ensure holistic planning and implementation.
• Act as a key contributor to real estate development and build-out projects from a safety and security perspective.

Technology & Innovation

• Evaluate and implement security technologies (e.g., physical access controls, threat detection, safety apps, emergency communication platforms).
• Identify trends, threats, and emerging technologies that inform security investments and strategies.

Training & Culture

• Build and deliver safety and emergency training programs tailored to each region's needs and risk profile.
• Promote a safety-first culture that empowers employees and balances security with employee experience.

What we are looking for

• 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate physical security, workplace safety, emergency management, or related fields.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing global programs and geographically distributed teams.
• Deep knowledge of global security best practices, risk management, threat assessments, and compliance requirements.
• Experience developing and scaling security programs in a fast-paced, dynamic, and creative environment.
• Excellent communication, crisis leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong judgment, integrity, and discretion in handling sensitive issues.

Preferred

• Prior experience in media, technology, entertainment, or gaming sectors.
• Certification(s) such as CPP (Certified Protection Professional), PSP (Physical Security Professional), or OSHA / NEBOSH safety credentials.
• Military, law enforcement, or intelligence community background (a plus, not required).
• Familiarity with AI tools, smart building technologies, and future-forward workplace innovations.

Working Model

• This is a hybrid role based in Culver City , with occasional international travel expected.

For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA Annual Salary Range

158,000 - $201,000 USD

About Us

Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as MONOPOLY GO!, Star Trek Fleet Command, Stumble Guys, MARVEL Strike Force, and Yahtzee With Buddies, among others.

Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer experience across multiple platforms from mobile, web, PC and beyond.

Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.

Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies, Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.

Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.

Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.

Notice to candidates : Scopely, Inc and its affiliates will never request payment or ask for financial information as a condition for applying to a position or receiving an offer of employment. All official Scopely, Inc. recruiters only use email domains that end with @scopely.com.

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