Physical Security Specialist I

CVR Energy, Inc.•Coffeyville, KS

About The Position

This position will ensure the design, construction, repair, and maintenance of all access control, intrusion, and video surveillance systems that meet local and federal (DHS, DOT and MTSA) requirements. The incumbent receives and evaluates physical security work orders and requests, investigates requests, troubleshoots access control and surveillance equipment problems where appropriate, establishes priorities, and coordinates with contractors, when required, to make necessary repairs. The incumbent provides subject matter expertise related to electronic physical security systems. The incumbent reviews and approves contractors' work to ensure all work meets requirements and applicable codes. The incumbent reviews contractor invoices to ensure the accuracy of work. The Incumbent will assume the role and responsibilities of the Assistant Facility Security Officer and assist the security team in ensuring local, state, and federal regulatory security programs are compliant.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Experience working with physical access control systems, surveillance systems and/or low voltage technical experience.
Computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of access control and surveillance systems.
Problem identification and problem solving.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Basic project management skills.
Working knowledge of basic network principles.
Working knowledge of low voltage security systems.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience of oversight of contract security integrators and/or security services.
Ability to travel to support professional development and company as identified when required/requested.

Responsibilities

Maintain a secure environment for personnel and assets.
Stay abreast of changes in security technology.
Stay abreast of regulatory security program changes.
Effectively and efficiently manage resources in the implementation of the security Systems, and site security projects, and other assigned responsibilities.
Assist with the procurement, installation, and maintenance of the access control system and video management system, as well as integrating of other safety and security subsystems, i.e., intrusion detection and audible alarms.
Design and review plans for all access control, intrusion video surveillance, and life safety alarms.
Responsible for scheduled maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs or adjustments to electronic devices, including but not limited to access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection devices. Keeps equipment updated and operational, meeting local, state, and federal requirements.
Primary point of contact for physical security equipment service requests on all electronic security systems associated with CVR, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Respond to phone, email, voicemail, verbal and written work orders. Issue and track work orders and work closely with vendors to ensure timely resolution of service issues.
Support security systems integration, mapping, and software updates and assist in training security contract officers and CVR Energy employees in the use of these systems.
Assist on new projects with security assessments, vendor selection, technology upgrades, product selections, testing, field verification of systems, and inspection of work in progress for compliance with security standards.
Attend project meetings pertaining to security integration or other internal company projects as directed.
Support contract security force management.
Support facility regarding security regulatory programs (DHS, DOT and MTSA).
Support facility in emergency response according to roles outlined in the site and/or company emergency response plans.
Support the corporate security team with developing and enforcing policies, standards, and procedures.