At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Your Impact
As a member of our Global Security Team, you will be responsible for overseeing all security operations within the Americas region, across multiple facilities and a rapidly expanding Security Force. This includes, ensuring the safety and protection of employees, facilities, assets, and operations. The role involves developing and implementing security policies, managing incident response, coordinating with law enforcement, and supervising local security teams. You will need to be a dynamic leader, one that can inspire, aim far, motivate and push the conventional boundaries of Security and boldly go where others have never been. This position will have high visibility and the potential to have a large impact at Axon, driving continuous improvement, in every facet of the Security Program.
What You’ll Do
Location: Onsite at either our Scottsdale or Phoenix AZ HQ locations, 5 days a week.
Reports To: Global Director of Security
Direct Reports: 6
· Oversee the deployment and performance of local security personnel, including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating contract or in-house teams
· Develop, implement, and manage regional security strategies, policies, and procedures in alignment with corporate security objectives
· Lead risk assessments and vulnerability analyses for all facilities in the region
Monitor and analyze security trends, threats, and incidents in the region and ensure timely responses
· Ensure compliance with all applicable local laws, regulations, and internal security standards
· Coordinate with GSOC Manager on crisis management, emergency response, and business continuity planning.
· Investigate security incidents, thefts, or breaches and prepare detailed reports
· Build and maintain relationships with law enforcement, emergency services, and pertinent regulatory agencies
· Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on security issues and KPI’s
· Ability to travel to sites across ICONUS
· Perform other related duties, as assigned
What You Bring
· High School Diploma or GED required, bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Security Management, or a related field or and/or 20+ years of experience in the Corporate Security industry
· Professional certifications desired (PSP/CPP/CFE/CTAP)
· Highly Proficient in the suite of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
· Exceptional leadership skills, and can positively motivate and influence team members as well as cross-functional partners
· Experience managing a guard force of 75+ guards
· Excellent oral and written communications skills with the ability to communicate at an elevated level
· Experience gathering and analyzing data, supporting continuous improvement at all levels of the organization
· Proven capability to plan for and efficiently lead change involving processes, policies, and/or technology
· Experience hiring personnel and conducting interviews
· Proven level of presentation skills
· A positive attitude, a win right work ethic and never willing to compromise the departments of team’s integrity
· The ability to aim far, bringing thought provoking ideas to the table for the betterment of the Department and Axon
Benefits that Benefit You
· Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
· Discretionary paid time off
· Paid parental leave for all
· Medical, Dental, Vision plans
· Fitness Programs
· Emotional & Mental Wellness support
· Learning & Development Programs
Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Important Notes
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.