Regional Security Specialist

Summary :

The Security Specialist is responsible for protecting all company resources and assets while maintaining a safe and secure environment for all company employees, customers, clients, and contractors within an assigned region.

This position is expected to function as a subject matter expert in company physical security operations while conducting remote site and corporate physical security audits and assessments, employing and coordinating electronic security assets, supervising and inspecting remote contract security staffing operations, conducting post-incident investigations, responding to company emergencies, writing formal reports, and effectively mitigating security-related incidents or credible threats.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Conduct security audits of all company office facilities, warehouses, remote depots, project sites, and utility solar farms within an assigned region or as directed to support the company's security program.
• Conduct detailed security assessments of company facilities and project sites and generate professional reports and recommendations.
• Conduct investigations, on and off company property, involving suspected or actual threats and incidents to include but not limited to communication of threats, larceny, trespassing, vandalism, waste / fraud / abuse, unethical behavior or actions, policy violations and any illegal activities.
• Conduct installations and maintenance of off-the-shelf security equipment and associated support systems, e.g. : CCTV, routers, cables, batteries, solar panels, stands, hardware, etc.
• Conduct on-the-spot, field-expedient repairs of fence structures, signage, locking systems, chains, etc.
• Requires daily travel within assigned region. Must be willing to travel outside of assigned region anywhere within the United States, no more than 10%.
• Perform as an emergency first responder to company-related medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms following established company emergency response procedures.
• Write and submit formal security-related documentation such as incident reports and investigation summaries.
• Interact as company security liaison with public law enforcement, fire, EMS and other response agencies during emergency situations, response training / exercises, or security planning initiatives.
• Supervise and assist with coordination efforts involving contract security services and staffing vendors, site security operations, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Conducts security-related training and employee / contractor orientations when required.
• Assists with researching and implementing cost-effective methodologies for physical security operations.
• Maintain and organize security-related supplies and equipment (i.e. surveillance and access control assets)
• Assist with company drug screening program.
• Abe to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adjust quickly to emerging priorities on short notice.
• Exceptional adaptability skills, analytical, and problem-solving skills are required.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Must be highly energized and reliable and possess the ability to work with minimal day to day guidance.
• Perform any security duties as required.
• Willingness to submit to and pass a drug screen, thorough background investigation, and polygraph for registration as a private security professional through the state Private Protective Services Board.
• Possession of a valid driver's licenses and drive a company assigned vehicle.

Education and / or Work Experience Requirements :

• HS diploma.
• 5+ years security, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Proficiency with common computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Access, Project & SharePoint; Viewpoint,)
• Ability to travel to project sites throughout the US
• Superb written and verbal communications skills, as well as being an exceptional collaborator.
• Strong organizational skills necessary to document and track matters from inception to resolution.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze situations and recommend solutions.

This Job Description is intended to describe the essential job functions of this position and is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of job responsibilities.

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