Field Security Specialist - Investigations

Continental Resources•Midland, TX

About The Position

The Field Security Specialist – Investigations conducts investigations involving fraud, theft, vandalism, and other matters, along with rig and site compliance inspections and vulnerability assessments across primarily Permian-area operations. The specialist installs and maintains security equipment and coordinates with law enforcement, landowners, and internal departments, including Human Resources on field personnel matters. The role works with some independence under general guidance from a leader, applying security and investigative expertise to address a variety of issues, including complex matters. The position carries out field aspects of corporate security programs and training, including planned drills; implements the strategic Security plan; and coordinates security response functions in the field in accordance with corporate guidance. Investigations may involve collecting evidence, interviewing relevant parties, searching investigative databases, and preparing detailed reports. The specialist may represent Continental with landowners, assist with threat and vulnerability assessments and recommendations, support certain field personnel matters, and provide VIP transportation and executive protection when needed. The role also involves coordination with internal departments, public safety agencies, and peer companies.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or GED.
Security Officer certificate or retired law enforcement officer concealed-carry credentials.
Knowledge and experience conducting and documenting complex investigations.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.
Considerable experience working with and/or for trained security personnel and in investigative matters.
Sound judgment and strong leadership.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and relationship management.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing priorities in pressure situations.
Ability to travel extensively and drive distances of 150 miles or more per day in all types of weather.
Ability to work significant additional hours as needed, including nights and weekends.
Ability to stoop, stand, walk, pull, carry instruments, and climb stairs and ladders for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds with one arm without assistance.
Ability to bend, crouch, pull, and kneel regularly to check equipment and gauges.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently to move or manipulate objects.
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in crisis management, including familiarity with Incident Command Systems (ICS).
Five or more years of experience as a law enforcement officer.
Successful completion of a state-recognized law enforcement academy or equivalent training.
Defensive tactics and/or less-than-lethal training.
Associate or bachelor's degree.
Significant experience investigating potential criminal matters, including theft, vandalism, white-collar crime, and other oil-field-related matters.

Responsibilities

Conduct Permian-field aspects of corporate security programs and deliver field-based training, including planned drills.
Conduct or assist with rig and site compliance inspections and criminal investigations across assigned operating areas.
Implement and enforce the strategic Security plan and coordinate field security response functions in alignment with corporate guidance.
Install and maintain security cameras and other applicable security devices as needed to address potential criminal activity at locations.
Investigate allegations of fraud, vandalism, theft, or other conduct by collecting evidence, interviewing applicable parties, searching investigative databases, and preparing detailed investigation reports.
Represent Continental with landowners when directed; investigate concerns involving potential employee or contractor misconduct and address concerns related to company operations or activities.
Assist with threat and vulnerability assessments of key assets and provide strategic recommendations to mitigate identified gaps.
Assist Human Resources with certain personnel matters in field locations.
Assist with VIP transportation and executive protection when needed.
Work with internal departments on security matters and coordinate with external parties, including local, state, and federal law enforcement officials and peer companies.
Demonstrate a personal commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Perform other duties as assigned.