Backed by Founders Fund, Lightspeed and Norwest.
About the role
This role is a unique opportunity to build and own physical safety and security at Faire during a pivotal period of growth. You'll define what great looks like, balancing protection with proportionality, rigorous risk management with a workplace that feels welcoming and trusted. Your work will have an immediate impact on how our people feel at work and lay the foundation for how Faire operates as a scaled, public-company-ready business.
What they're looking for
- 8–12 years of experience in corporate security, physical security, LEO or a closely related field, ideally with experience at both high-growth tech companies and more mature organizations
- Experience building or significantly scaling a corporate safety and security function from the ground up
- Deep expertise in physical security systems (access control, CCTV, alarm), emergency response planning, and threat assessment methodologies
- Experience running travel risk programs and executive protection, including vendor and partner management for both
- Ability to write and operationalize policy that people actually adopt, clear, proportional, and free of unnecessary friction
- Sound judgment in sensitive and confidential situations, experience partnering with HR, Legal, and Workplace on complex cases
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About Faire
Faire is a technology wholesale platform built on the belief that the future is local. Independent retailers around the globe collectively represent a multi-hundred-billion-dollar wholesale market that has historically been fragmented and offline. At Faire, we're using the power of tech, data, and machine learning to connect this thriving community of entrepreneurs across the globe. Picture your favorite boutique in town — we help them discover the best products from around the world to sell in their stores. With the right tools and insights, we believe that we can level the playing field so businesses can grow and local communities can thrive.
We’re looking for smart, resourceful and passionate people to join us as we power the shop local movement. If you believe in community, come join ours.
This role is a unique opportunity to build and own physical safety and security at Faire during a pivotal period of growth. You'll define what great looks like, balancing protection with proportionality, rigorous risk management with a workplace that feels welcoming and trusted. Your work will have an immediate impact on how our people feel at work and lay the foundation for how...
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