Armed Site Security Specialist
About The Position
The Site Security Specialist reports to the Site Security Lead and provides on-site operational support to the client by implementing and upholding security measures. The role works closely with security personnel, assesses potential threats, and liaises with client leadership. It is a key stakeholder in operational security, physical security, and client-related logistics. The position is part of a team, though much of the work is performed semi-autonomously. The ideal candidate has experience in a fast-paced environment and can prioritize and manage a workload efficiently while maintaining a safe and secure client facility. The role may require standing, sitting, and moving for extended periods, occasional exposure to extreme environmental conditions, and travel with little notice. Essential job functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of corporate and/or operational security experience in dynamic, fast-paced service environments and/or project management positions.
- Experience participating in active assailant prevention and response programs.
- Appropriate state security license, including authority to carry a concealed firearm.
- Satisfactory completion of all mandatory onboarding training.
- Ability to support and augment the client’s security functions, including investigative, protective, and consulting procedures, requirements, protocols, and operations.
- Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with executives, staff, diverse groups, management, clients, vendors, and law enforcement.
- Strong communication skills for managing day-to-day operations and developing long-term client relationships.
- Self-motivation and ability to work effectively with little or no direction.
- Strong service-delivery mindset and initiative.
- Attention to detail, strong organization, and ability to multitask.
- Proficiency with computers, including MS Office and database applications.
- Ability to cultivate strong working relationships with other departments and coworkers.
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Military or law enforcement experience.
- Experience directly overseeing diverse teams.
- A bachelor’s degree is desired but does not count toward practical experience.
Responsibilities
- Act as an armed active responder during an active assailant event.
- Respond as a first responder to support initial incident investigations and perform initial investigative triage.
- Assist with evacuations and crisis lockdown or shelter-in-place events.
- Deliver periodic active assailant training to encourage long-term adoption of the concepts.
- Represent or participate on-site in a crisis management team.
- Serve as a liaison among the company, client, and other client-facing security personnel to support service delivery.
- Liaise with local law enforcement to gather weekly intelligence, conduct facility tours, and schedule briefings.
- Coordinate team responses for surveillance detection.
- Review Daily Activity Logs from the uniformed guard force, extract intelligence, conduct additional investigations, and share findings with the client’s intelligence team.
- Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with client points of contact.
- Plan and participate in company-provided training at the client’s request.
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including equipment management.
- Understand client contract requirements and recommend solutions to ensure exceptional client service.
- Support the client’s risk management program by conducting periodic threat, vulnerability, and risk audits.
- Complete various job-related tasks and duties assigned by the client.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
