Regional Security Specialist

Role

Tesla is seeking an engaging and professional security operations champion to support the ongoing growth of the organisation’s security program.

Reporting to the APAC Regional Security Operations lead, the Regional Security Operations Specialist will manage physical security operations at all Tesla facilities within Southeast Asia, initially Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Philippines with limited support to the wider APAC Region. The ideal candidate has a bias for action, trustworthy, considers themselves a self-starter, comfortable working in an environment with minimum supervision, and consistently demonstrates excellence.

Working with minimal supervision, they will regularly interface with key stakeholders and provide security directions toward continuously reducing security risks at Tesla’s business locations.

There is a constant requirement for international travel so the ability to satisfy international travel requirements is a must.

Responsibilities

• Practice a customer service mindset in driving a culture of security awareness across the business.
• Coordinate with cross-functional business partners to proactively identify, mitigate and manage operational risks.
• Coordinate and manage responses to incidents as needed to address threats directed towards any staff, physical assets, or operations.
• Collaborate with team members to manage security vendor relationships to ensure efficient and cost-effective collaboration.
• Act as the direct location(s) security point of contact for internal and external purposes.
• Report and analyze all established security metrics, addressing improvement areas.
• Prepare, conduct or coordinate security training courses.
• Prepare, conduct or coordinate site risk assessments/security surveys.
• Provide first-line supervision, mentoring and leadership of security staff.
• Ensure proper implementation of new security policies.
• Support initiatives to strengthen external partnerships with local law enforcement, federal agencies, third party vendors and community organizations.
• Contribute as an individual or part of a team in managing and completing assigned projects.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment to deliver world-class consistent, quality and customer-focused security services.
• Provide support to the wider APAC region when required.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in physical security, risk management, loss prevention, emergency preparedness or law enforcement.
• Must be able to demonstrate operational security experience in Southeast Asia.
• Ability to lead and work independently is a must.
• Higher education degree (preferred not required).
• Must be willing to travel as required and hold a valid driver’s license as well as flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a strong command of English languages, with excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to lead emergency operations.
• Ability to work all shifts including nights and weekends when and if required.
• Former law enforcement, military, emergency operations, or emergency medical experience highly desired.
• Working knowledge and oversight of various security systems and technologies.
• Hands-on experience coordinating and leading training events in a corporate setting.
• Ability to manage stress and respond quickly to security, safety, and sensitive situations.