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Security Specialist (Contract)

The Washington PostWashington, DC, US
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Join the Future of News

We're on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you'll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.

About Our Team

The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.

Why This Role Matters

We are looking for an experienced Security Specialist (1099 Contract) for our Security Operations Center (SOC) to help us elevate our corporate security function. In addition to day-to-day responsibilities, this role will be for the weekend shift (9 am5 pm on Saturday and Sunday plus two (or more) 8-hour weekday shifts.)

Responsibilities

  • Weekend shift 9 am 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Weekday shifts (8-hours) will involve stand-in coverage at The Washington Post. Therefore, the candidate must be flexible with scheduling.
  • Monitor video and data activity throughout the building using Security Operations Center's video and data processing technology.
  • Act as the main point of contact between building security and WP security management during the weekend shift.
  • Conduct regular security rounds / surveillance of the properties throughout shifts.
  • Coordinate with the law enforcement officers, outside security firms, property management company, and the event management staff; checking IDs and badges; and resolving incidents quickly and efficiently.
  • Act as a point of contact for all emergencies related to the company's security, business continuity, and safety, including medical emergencies, personnel issues, and security threats. Organize and direct emergency responses and supporting activities.
  • Analyze loss control and accident reports. Conduct internal investigations in accordance with legal requirements and company policies.
  • Identify gaps in security and safety protocols and develop policies and procedures to close the gaps and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Prepare and maintain all required security manuals.
  • Partner with other functions throughout the company to implement and enforce security procedures.

Requirements

  • High school diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred; further education in security administration or similar field will be an asset
  • Hands-on experience with surveillance techniques and technology (e.g. CCTV), as well as emergency planning and response, is required
  • Corporate security experience required
  • Military, law enforcement, or intelligence experience preferred
  • Excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience with Close Protection Security (CP) preferred
  • Ability to enforce security protocols in a polite yet assertive way
  • Independent thinking and forward-looking attitude
  • Knowledge of best practices in security and safety, as well as federal and state regulations
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