Physical Security Associate, Events

About the Role

Do you have physical security experience and a knack for creative problem-solving and a desire to make an impact? If so, this role is for you. We are seeking a sharp and driven physical security professional to join Verkada's lean but mean Global Security Team.

This role would entail developing, implementing, and overseeing security programs for company-related events, ranging from smaller field events to large company and third-party conferences. In this role, you'll partner closely with the marketing and events team to translate event plans into appropriate security requirements, and attend events to ensure plans are implemented. You'll also work within the protective services team in our global security function outside the event calendar, driving insider threat and threat intelligence programs as well as supporting executive protection. This role is a mix of proactive planning and on-the-ground execution, and suits someone who's equally comfortable building a security plan from scratch, stepping in to run daily operations, and traveling to supervise event security. If you enjoy building from the ground up, this role is for you!

While Verkada HQ is located in San Mateo,CA we are open to both in-office or remote candidates and candidate must be willing to travel.

What You'll Do

• Partner with the marketing and events team early in planning to scope security requirements and assess risk for internal, customer-facing, and executive-attended events.
• Build and execute end-to-end security plans, including site assessments, guard and vendor staffing, and credentialing/access plans.
• Serve as the on-site point of contact before, during, and after events to manage issues in real time.
• Travel to supervise on-site security for events and support physical security operations at Verkada locations, as needed.
• Support daily physical security operations, including access administration, investigations, and incident response.
• Conduct ongoing security audits to identify and close gaps in physical security coverage at remote locations.
• Coordinate with the executive protection and physical security team on operations outside of the event calendar.
• Monitor internal and external threats to identify and assess potential threats.
• Produce threat briefs ahead of high-profile events, executive travel, or company announcements that draw attention.

What You Bring

• 3-5+ years of experience in corporate or physical security, ideally with direct experience planning security for corporate events, VIP visits, or high-profile gatherings.
• Comfort managing both live events and daily physical security operations.
• Ability to turn vague or incomplete requirements into a solid, actionable security plan.
• Strong communication skills across a wide range of stakeholders, from event planners to executives to on-site security guards.
• Calm, detail-oriented execution under pressure, especially with credentialing and vendor logistics.
• Experience with access control and video security systems is a plus.
• Relevant certification (PSP, CPP, or similar) is a nice-to-have, not required.

• Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
• Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
• Starting January 2027, Verkada will match a portion of an employee’s 401(k) contributions based on eligible earnings. Match vests on 2 year anniversary
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
• Expanded mental health support
• Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
• Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
• Professional development stipend
• Wellness/fitness benefits
• Healthy lunches provided daily
• Commuter benefits

Additional Information

You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time.