Corporate Security Specialist

Concentric•Palo Alto, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Concentric is a risk consultancy that provides strategic security and intelligence services to private clients and corporations globally. The Corporate Security Specialist will be embedded with a client at its headquarters in Palo Alto, California, and must work onsite. The specialist safeguards the workspace and personnel from safety and security hazards, responds to acts of violence, and provides limited medical aid. The role maintains access control, supports incident and threat management, and assists with emergency response. It is a highly visible, interactive position requiring integrity, confidentiality, good judgment, strong problem-solving under pressure, and the ability to follow instructions.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience, preferably in a corporate security position.
Current California unarmed security guard license.
Licensing or proven training in defensive tactics, de-escalation, first aid or medical response, and security guarding.
Must hold or be able to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED training or higher.
Experience with physical security, CCTV, and alarm monitoring systems.
High ethical standards and proven ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information, with excellent judgment, discretion, and diplomacy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with senior company leadership.
Skill in synthesizing facts, concepts, and principles.
Emotional intelligence and a customer-focused approach.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant experience.
Executive protection and/or tactical training.
Advanced medical training such as EMT, WEMT, WFR, TCCC, or TECC.
Genetec and/or Bosch alarm/access control systems certification.

Responsibilities

Safeguard the client site and personnel from security and safety hazards.
Provide professional, courteous security coverage for employees, guests, and others in compliance with established policies and procedures.
Establish a front-facing security presence during business hours.
Monitor access control, alarm, and CCTV technologies.
Assist in developing and implementing standard operating procedures.
Facilitate and manage the visitor process and reception function, including guest badge issuance.
Manage persons of interest and unsolicited contact, including visits, mail, and phone calls.
Secure arrival and departure routes for key executives.
Provide critical medical triage until first responders arrive.
Assist in developing a streamlined incident reporting and activity log, and maintain accurate records.
Integrate security support for HR functions, including terminations, screenings, and removal of access.
Demonstrate integrity and excellent customer service in assignments in a professional office setting.
Complete daily requests from management.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employee medical, dental, and vision premiums; the company covers a significant portion of dependent premium costs.
Choice of PPO or HDHP medical plans, including an employer HSA contribution.
Medical FSA.
Employer-paid life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance.
401(k) with employer match.
11 paid holidays.
Paid vacation, sick, and parental leave.
Annual health and wellness benefit.
Pet insurance.
National employee discount program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Identity protection through Eclipse Digital Protection by Concentric.
Free access to the Risk Intelligence Dashboard and GEAR App, providing 24/7 access to risk intelligence and remote support.
Dedicated security and intelligence training programs for professional development.
Coaching and mentoring opportunities.