Geared toward mid-level professionals with emergency management or security operations experience comfortable with non-standard hours and on-site work in San Francisco.
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Original posting from Doordashusa via Greenhouse
About the Team
The Global Safety and Security team advances DoorDash through the protection of people, property, operations, brand, and reputation. We manage safety and security risk and provide value across the business through technology, and a people-first approach. Our team strives to always be in front and there for our people anytime, anywhere.
About the Role
The Physical Security Agent, Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) is responsible for real-time monitoring, triage, and response to incidents that impact DoorDash’s global workforce, assets, and operations. You’ll serve as a front-line responder, analyzing alerts, coordinating response actions, and escalating issues according to established Global Safety & Security (GSS) protocols.
This role sits at the heart of DoorDash’s emergency response network — ensuring rapid, informed, and coordinated action during critical events such as natural disasters, workplace emergencies, or significant disruptions. Working closely with regional and global partners, you’ll help keep DoorDash’s people safe and operations running smoothly around the clock.
You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…
Security Operations & Monitoring
Monitor and assess alerts from global intelligence, safety, and security systems to identify potential threats or incidents
Patrol and assess potential behavioral escalations or concerns
Conduct routine lobby and facility patrols to ensure safety, security, and compliance
Perform door, camera, and access point checks
Access Control & Visitor Management
Manage employee and guest badging, including badge printing, activation, and access level assignments (experience with Genetec, Lenel S2, or similar systems)
Incident Response & Safety
Triage incidents, determining severity and escalation requirements in accordance with CIRT standard operating procedures
Act as the initial point of contact for incident reporting, ensuring information is captured accurately and escalated efficiently
De-escalate situations involving employees, vendors, and guests as needed
Support activation and execution of emergency response and crisis communication protocols
Employee Engagement
Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., Workplace, HR, Legal, Comms, Operations) and external partners (e.g., law enforcement, emergency services) during incident response
Disseminate timely situational updates and intelligence to relevant stakeholders
Asset & Inventory Management
Maintain inventory, readiness, and restocking of first aid kits, AEDs, and other emergency response materials in coordination with Workplace teams
Ensure emergency supplies are documented, tracked, and available to support incident response operations
Documentation, Compliance & Technology
Maintain SOPs, post orders, incident reports, and audit records
Ensure adherence to corporate safety, security, and compliance standards
Maintain detailed logs, case notes, and documentation using Jira and other internal tools
Participate in after-action reviews to improve process and operational efficiency
Events Support
Support local events, executive visits, and executive protection details from an incident monitoring, coordination, and escalation perspective
Coordinate with Workplace, Security, and event stakeholders to ensure appropriate safety coverage and response readiness
Monitor events for emerging risks, incidents, or escalations and facilitate timely response as needed
Additional Duties
Support after-hours, weekend, and holiday response as required by business needs
Support special projects or operational needs as assigned
Assist with credentialing, crowd flow, and safety monitoring during higher-volume office days or events
Travel up to 5% as required for training or business support
Schedule & Work Environment
On-site role, 40 hours per week
Schedule may vary based on operational needs
After-hours, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs
We’re excited about you because…
2–4+ years of experience in emergency management, public safety, dispatch, GSOC, or related security operations environment
CPR, First Aid, AED certification (current)
Advanced First Aid training (EMT preferred)
Strong analytical and situational awareness skills — able to prioritize under pressure
Exceptional written and verbal communication, particularly in high-stakes or time-sensitive situations
Familiarity with incident management systems and communication tools (e.g., Everbridge, Dataminr, OnSolve, or similar)
Calm and composed in emergencies, with strong problem-solving and judgment skills
Willingness to work non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Fluency in English required; additional language skills (Spanish, French, or Mandarin) a plus
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field (e.g., emergency management, criminal justice, homeland security)
Great communication and relationship building skills
You’ll Love This Role If
You thrive in high-tempo, real-time environments where every second matters
You find purpose in helping protect people and operations from emerging risks
You enjoy staying calm under pressure and making smart, quick decisions
You value teamwork, precision, and continuous improvement
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Compensation
Actual compensation within the pay range listed below will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location. Base salary is localized according to employee work location.
DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act). DoorDash also offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others.
To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here.
See below for paid time off details:
For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.
For hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked (e.g. about 6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (e.g. about 5.8 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 2.9 hours/month if working 20 hours/week).
The national base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado.$27.90—$41 USDAbout DoorDash
At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started by enabling door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known as the place you order food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.
DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly,
Source: Doordashusa careers (Greenhouse)