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Physical Security Graduate (Physical Security - AMS - New York) - 2025 Start (BS/MS)

AT TikTok
TikTok

Physical Security Graduate (Physical Security - AMS - New York) - 2025 Start (BS/MS)

New York, NY

Responsibilities

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.

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Team Introduction
The Physical Security (PSEC) team is part of the Corporate Services (CS) department and is responsible for the design, implementation, and management of PSEC projects and programs to support global operations. In this role, you will provide exceptional security support across multiple sites, including assisting with the deployment of effective guard teams and responding to local incidents promptly and professionally. Building strong relationships with cross-functional teams and external partners (such as law enforcement and local first responders) will be important. You will also help maintain site risk assessment documentation and support new office projects, contributing to a secure and well-managed environment.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2025. As a graduate, you will get unparalleled opportunities for you to kickstart your career, pursue bold ideas and explore limitless growth opportunities. Co-create a future driven by your inspiration with TikTok.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2025.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities
- Assist in the daily operations of physical security across multiple sites, overseeing the deployment of local teams (guards, reception, and/or SOC services) based on the risk profile and operational needs of each site.
- Ensure that site risk assessment documentation is accurate and kept up-to-date.
- Respond to physical security incidents at sites within the region, including incident reporting, conducting after-action reviews, and performing thorough investigations to assess and triage situations effectively.
- Plan and lead physical security onboarding and training for security personnel at sites within the region to ensure professional and consistent service delivery.
- Assist in managing guarding vendors, ensuring high-quality performance in line with key performance indicators (KPIs), and supporting invoice and purchase requisition/order processes.
- Deliver interactive and engaging employee training sessions and participate in tabletop exercises.
- Update and maintain site emergency response plans, including protocols for medical, fire, and other workplace emergencies.
- Conduct offsite risk assessments to support the event security program.
- Assist with new office projects, including the security design of office spaces.
- Establish and maintain strong liaison relationships with local first responders and all levels of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Collaborate with property management staff on emergency building evacuations and other site incidents.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Basic experience or internship in security operations across multiple sites, demonstrating an understanding of responsibilities and performance expectations.
- Familiarity with physical access control systems, video management systems, and visitor management systems through coursework or practical experience.
- Ability to assist in updating and maintaining site documentation, such as checklists and standard operating procedures.
- Basic understanding of new office security needs, including support for risk assessments and technical security design.
- Experience or involvement in supporting security-related tasks, including assisting with guarding RFPs and supervision of contract personnel.
- Comfortable with handling acute incidents and providing support for business events or venue risk assessments.
- Good verbal and written communication skills with an ability to engage with stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications
- Some experience or internships in security operations across multiple sites, showing eagerness and potential for performance and responsibility growth.
- Basic technical knowledge of physical access control systems, video management systems, and visitor management systems.
- Proven ability to assist in maintaining site documentation, including checklists, post orders, and standard operating procedures.
- Experience supporting new office security projects, including contributing to risk assessments and security design.
- Involvement in assisting with guarding RFPs and supporting the supervision of contract personnel.
- Demonstrated skill in handling acute incidents and supporting business events, such as venue risk assessments.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage relationships with stakeholders.
- Basic problem-solving skills with experience working with global teams.

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/cdpT2

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $72000 - $75000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.

Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.

We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: TikTok-7404994690489747750
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • HSA
    • Life Insurance
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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