Security Specialist II

ACCOUNTABILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Responds to alarms, alerts, and all emergencies
- Oversees the day-to-day implementation of corporate security initiatives
- Ensures that all security systems and devices (such as alarms, video, locks, and door hardware) are properly functional and requests services as needed
- Oversees security device installations and repairs
- Provides guidance and recommendations around site specific security concerns to Corporate Security Management and other teams
- Administer local access control and badging systems, as well as local badge deployment
- Assist with conducting investigations into basic security issues
- Acts as “eyes and ears on the ground” for Corporate Security Management
- Complies with post orders to ensure security posture of assigned site
- Writes reports on daily security findings and incidents
- Supports facilities and administrative staff with basic facilities needs
- Stay current on best practices.
- Prioritize emergency situations, daily responsibilities, and long-term projects
- Able to think on their feet and make critical decisions in high pressure situations
- Able to work independently with little on-site supervision
- Good ability to communicate in written reports and via email
- Good understanding of Corporate Security Procedures
- Good understanding of Physical Security Devices
- Able to partner with other departments and be a representative of Corporate Security and Facilities to local senior managers
- Communicates with ease up and down chain of leadership and to all levels of the organization
- Desire to grow and progress their career in the security industry
- Professional with ability to properly handle confidential information
- Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Must have ability to positively handle/manage stress, such as high work volume and frequent change
- Understand de-escalation tactics and procedures and put into practice

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

- Industry relevant certifications (ASIS PSP) a plus
- Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to achieve Confidential security clearance

Security Specialist I

- Security experience from Military or other organized training program

Security Specialist II

- Provides advice and guidance to business partners (such as Legal and Human Resources) around sensitive topics such as employee disputes and sensitive terminations
- Makes well researched recommendations regarding needed security devices at assigned site
- Strong ability to communicate in written reports and via email
- Strong understanding of Corporate Security Procedures
- Strong understanding of Physical Security Devices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to perform de-escalation tactics and procedures

Requirements

- Military or Law Enforcement experience a plus
- 2+ years Guard/Security Specialist I experience required. For internal candidates, experience can be a combination of internal and external experience.
- Confidential security clearance with ability to achieve Secret security clearance