Manager, Physical Security

About Helion

We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.

Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group and new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). Now, we're turning up operations for Polaris, working towards delivering the world's first fusion power plant. 

More than ever, it's a pivotal time to join us and have the opportunity to solve real challenges to create a better energy future. You will see first-hand how we value urgency, rigor, ownership, and hard truths, knowing it will take each to do what no one has before. Joining us, you will push the boundaries of what's possible and transform humanity for the better - because the world can't wait.

What You Will Be Doing: 

We’re seeking an experienced and highly motivated Physical Security Manager to lead and manage our security officer force. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day leadership, coordination, and performance of our security officers—ensuring a safe, secure environment for our people, facilities, and assets as we continue to rapidly scale. The ideal candidate has a strong background in physical security and a proven track record of effectively managing security personnel in high growth environments. This is an onsite position at our Everett, WA headquarters, reporting to the Director of Corporate Security.

You Will:

• Supervise, schedule, and lead a team of security officers across multiple shifts 
• Develop and enforce security protocols, policies, and post orders 
• Conduct routine inspections of posts and patrols to ensure compliance and performance standards 
• Manage incident response and reporting procedures; act as the primary point of contact for security incidents 
• Coordinate with law enforcement and emergency services as necessary 
• Monitor security systems (e.g., access control, CCTV) and ensure their proper use by staff 
• Lead hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluation of security personnel 
• Maintain accurate records of schedules, incident reports, visitor logs, and training certifications 
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend improvements to physical security infrastructure and procedures 
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable legal and regulatory standards 
• Prepare and deliver regular reports on guard force performance and security status to leadership 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for communication with medical first-responders, law enforcement agencies and external vendors visiting our facilities, fostering positive relations and efficient coordination    

Required Skills: 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in physical security, with at least 2 years in a management or supervisory role overseeing a guard force 
• Proven leadership skills and experience managing shift-based personnel in a high-security or critical infrastructure environment 
• Strong knowledge of security operations, emergency response procedures, and risk management principles 
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills 
• Proficiency with security technologies such as access control systems, video surveillance, and incident management platforms 
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed 

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, or related field 
• Experience in a startup or growth-stage environment (ideally within a hard tech or manufacturing environment), demonstrating adaptability in rapidly changing environments 
• Current security management certifications (e.g., ASIS CPP, PSP)

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Benefits

Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families 
• 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days) 
• 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break 
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match 
• Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance 
• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks) 
• Annual wellness stipend  

NOTE: Underrepresented people are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the job's requirements. We believe in hiring people, not checklists, and encourage you to apply even if you do not check all of the boxes. If this job isn't the one, we have many other openings that may be a fit.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. If we reach out to you to begin an interview process, we will also ask if you require any reasonable accommodation at that time.