Executive Director - Security

Location Research Triangle, NC

Job Function Operations

Employment Status Regular, Full-Time, Exempt

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Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE), an S&P 500® company, is a best-in-class, mission-driven life science REIT making a positive and lasting impact on the world. As the pioneer of the life science real estate niche since our founding in 1994, Alexandria is the preeminent and longest-tenured owner, operator, and developer of collaborative life science mega campuses in AAA innovation cluster locations, including Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, and Research Triangle. Alexandria has a longstanding and proven track record of developing Class A/A+ properties clustered in mega campuses that provide our innovative tenants with highly dynamic and collaborative environments that enhance their ability to successfully recruit and retain world-class talent and inspire productivity, efficiency, creativity, and success. Alexandria also provides strategic capital to transformative life science companies through our venture capital platform, Alexandria Venture Investments. For more information, please visit www.are.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, marital status, registered domestic partner status, family-care status, veteran status, military status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law or ordinance.

Alexandria is committed to building environments where our tenants, visitors, and employees are protected; where our tenants’ mission-critical scientific research is safeguarded; and where leading life science companies can enhance their ability to attract and retain top talent. We maintain the highest standards of security across all our properties, managed by a team of senior security professionals drawn from specialized law enforcement, the U.S. military, and U.S. intelligence agencies. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced senior security manager to provide regionwide strategic and tactical security management for our commercial life science properties in the southeast, including North Carolina and Maryland. The ideal candidate will be based out of Research Triangle, NC and be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive security strategies to safeguard assets, mitigate risks, and ensure the safety and security of all personnel and guests on Alexandria properties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Perform thorough investigation, sound analysis, effective mitigation, and detailed reporting of criminal incidents, breaches, violations, and other security concerns.

• Oversee and implement vendor security force personnel, including armed and unarmed personnel, and advanced security operations.

• Conduct regular security surveys and risk assessments of Alexandria properties to identify potential vulnerabilities, corrective actions, and mitigation strategies.

• Develop and implement strategic plans for specialized security operations and rapid-response security personnel, including budget analysis and planning, and vendor contract execution.

• Develop and implement a concept of operations for regional security operation centers to achieve advanced command, control, communications, and intelligence, including technological requirements, staffing, and budget analysis.

• Design and implement physical security systems at all stages of property development and operations, including electronic access control, CCTV video surveillance, electronic gating, and software-based visitor management.

• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and protocols in alignment with enterprise security strategies, initiatives, and objectives.

• Provide security briefings to senior leadership with proficiency in developing and conducting PowerPoint presentations.

• Develop the annual security budget in coordination with asset managers and manage operations and technology projects within that budget.

• Participate in meetings with current and prospective tenant executives and tenant security managers to communicate Alexandria security value propositions.

• Collaborate with property asset managers and members of real estate development teams to address security concerns and develop mitigation measures.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for security-related matters and provide guidance and support to regional market directors, property asset teams, and real estate development teams.

• Coordinate emergency response procedures and conduct drills to ensure preparedness to manage potential crisis events and incidents of workplace violence.

• Manage event security for private Alexandria events with high-profile guests.

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least 15 years of proven and documented success in public safety and security, preferably as a sworn law enforcement officer or special agent, with direct and practical private-sector experience in corporate physical security.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Security certifications such as CPP, PSP, or CISSP highly desired.

• Strong knowledge of security technologies, access control systems, and video surveillance systems required.

• Experience overseeing all aspects of vendor security personnel and contract processes required.

• Experience with life science properties highly desired.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

• Exceptional leadership, strategic mindset, mission focus, and commitment to operational excellence required.

• Proven ability to make quick, sound decisions under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances required.

• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Products, including Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and security management software required.

• Ability to travel and work within a varying and flexible schedule to include obligations outside of regular business hours.