Associate Specialist, Security (Fire / Rescue)

MSD•Elkton, VA

9d•$59,100 - $93,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Specialist, Security (Fire / Rescue) leads daily emergency response, safety, and security operations across the site. The role covers fire protection, hazardous materials coordination, loss prevention, project support, and related services, and includes conducting audits and surveys to identify risks and evaluate controls. It also enforces site requirements for property security, access, traffic, parking, and employee conduct. This is a shift-based role that responds to safety, emergency, and security incidents; performs industrial fire suppression and hazardous-material response; and serves as Incident Commander for plant emergencies. The position also maintains fire protection and security equipment and systems, coordinates and delivers training, supports emergency drills, and advises departments on environmental and regulatory requirements. Work includes 12-hour rotating shifts, weekends and holidays, and overtime as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Firefighter I, II, or III certification.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.
At least 7 years of experience as a professional or volunteer firefighter, preferably in an officer role.
Physically capable of performing all job tasks.
Confined Space Rescue training.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook) and web-based programs.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work across multiple assignments with contract and site personnel at all management levels.
Ability to work effectively under high-stress conditions and indoors and outdoors in varied weather.
Ability to work under cGMP guidelines.
Availability for 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, and overtime as required.
No valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

Hazmat Technician certification.
NFPA 25 certification (Inspection, Maintenance and Testing of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems).
OSHA General Industry and/or Construction training.
High Angle Rescue and advanced Confined Space Rescue training.
Experience with industrial utility systems such as air, steam, and high voltage.
VA Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification (EVOC) or equivalent.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Certified Protection Officer (IFPO), Certified Protection Professional (ASIS), or Certified Security Supervisor (IFPO).
National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS 100, 200, 300, and 700.
Experience in workplace violence or active assailant response.
Experience interacting with local, state, and federal agencies.
Experience managing contracted professionals and vendors.
Crisis management experience, including Incident Command or Emergency Operations Center (EOC) leadership.

Responsibilities

Oversee shift operations, conduct turnovers, maintain operating logs, and ensure good housekeeping.
Serve as the on-shift contact for safety, emergency, and security incidents; assess abnormal conditions and initiate appropriate response actions.
Respond to hazardous-material emergencies, perform industrial fire suppression, contain and manage hazardous-material cleanup and disposal, and operate specialized response equipment.
Act as Incident Commander for plant emergencies and maintain compliance with OSHA and NFPA requirements.
Coordinate with outside agencies and support site medical emergency response; perform elevator and confined-space rescues as required.
Conduct routine fire inspections, fire system shutdowns and panel resets, and inspections of buildings and fire protection equipment.
Test, maintain, and document fire pumps, extinguishers, hoses, fire trucks, powered equipment, and firefighter gear; report or correct minor defects.
Support fire protection tests and exercises involving fire water, equipment displays, ventilation, and washdowns.
Respond to potential security incidents, operate and maintain security systems and programs, troubleshoot badging and access systems, and coordinate security responses.
Direct, conduct, and coordinate training for department personnel, Emergency Response Team members, volunteers, and employees; participate in drills and exercises.
Pursue ongoing education on regulations, safety procedures, and equipment.
Promptly notify relevant personnel during incidents and take immediate protective action for people, facilities, records, and materials.
Consult with and advise departments, provide engineering input, and help ensure projects and plans meet environmental and regulatory requirements.
Provide off-shift mitigation and support during chemical cleanups.