Physical Security Designer at control-risks-6

Compensation

$115,000 – $130,000/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco, California
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Aug 26, 2026

Description

Control Risks is looking for a Physical Security Designer to join their Built Environment & Infrastructure design practice in North America. The designer will be responsible for preparing and reviewing design drawings, technical documentation, and specifications for various physical protection systems, supporting both facility upgrades and new construction projects. They will collaborate with a US-based Americas BE&I team and the wider Control Risks network.

Required Skills

security design
construction documentation
building and life safety codes
industry standards
design documents
existing conditions reports
access control
intrusion detection
video surveillance
emergency communications
intercom
perimeter protection
CPTED
protective barriers
site surveys
threat and vulnerability considerations
operational requirements
client priorities
project budgets
AutoCAD LT
Revit
Bluebeam
SketchUp
MS Project
Microsoft Office applications

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 5+ years of relevant experience in design, construction, electronics engineering, security delivery, and/or physical protection systems design.
Significant experience designing electronic security systems such as access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, duress, emergency communications, intercom, visitor management, and related systems.
Working knowledge of non-electronic physical protection systems and design approaches, including perimeter fencing, CPTED, vehicle barriers, hostile vehicle mitigation, protective design, and facility hardening measures.
Experience interpreting and applying U.S. and North American building codes, life safety codes, accessibility requirements, security standards, design standards, and industry guidelines within design projects and design document reviews.
Knowledge of design and construction management processes and phases, including concept, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, construction administration, and as-built review activities.
Preferred Qualifications: Relevant professional registration or certification is preferred, such as CET, CEET, CEST, EIT, PE, SE, PSP, CSPM, CPP, CPTED Practitioner, or another security, engineering, design, or project management credential.
Ability to produce accurate, concise, client-ready reports, design narratives, drawing comments, specifications, schedules, meeting outputs, and proposal content.
Familiarity with design document file systems, document control practices, knowledge management protocols, and coordinated multidisciplinary project workflows.
Native-level fluency in English is required; proficiency in other languages, specifically Spanish, Portuguese, or French, is advantageous.