Associate Security Specialist (C)

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California • Winchester, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people. There is currently 1 position opened for Associate Security Specialist located at Robert Skinner Filtration Plant, in Winchester, CA. This recruitment may result in an Eligibility List for multiple locations across California. The Associate Security Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the protection of Metropolitan’s assets, employees, and visitors. The Winchester-based specialist will be assigned to the Robert Skinner Filtration Plant and will also support conveyance and distribution facilities across Riverside County.

Requirements

• High school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency and nine years of relevant experience; or an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and seven years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and five years of relevant experience.
• Relevant Experience is defined as: working experience performing investigations; and working as professional security or law enforcement with a role directly related to providing large scale infrastructure protection.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent that allows you to drive during your employment is required at time of application.

Nice To Haves

• State licensing as a Private Investigator
• Valid Certified Protection Professional (CPP)

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized expertise in physical security, large-scale infrastructure protection, investigations, and loss prevention.
• Direct regular, temporary, and contract security staff across multiple facilities.
• Coordinate and review daily work assignments to ensure seamless security coverage.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Excellent working environment
• Public transportation reimbursements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree