Physical Security Specialist

Evolution • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Security Specialist is responsible for working closely with facility, operations and security teams to maintain a secure studio site and address any security issues. This position will be fully onsite based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan with expectations of occasional travel to Southfield, MI.

Requirements

• Execution of job duties requires secondary (higher, special etc.) education or relevant experience and proven track record in the related discipline.
• Fluency in English both spoken and written.
• High sense of responsibility; honesty, integrity.
• Required ability to work within the team.
• Required strong experience and detailed technical knowledge in physical security, security systems and physical security planning.
• Experience in Physical Security testing and auditing.
• Detailed knowledge of physical security threats, vulnerabilities and remediation techniques.
• Understanding and experience involvement with facility maintenance and fire and safety regulations (facility team, Fire and safety).

Nice To Haves

• Flexibility to work different shifts

Responsibilities

• Audit physical security equipment and tasks on a regular basis to their assigned studio
• Manage, train and approve budget for the contracted security guards.
• Report and correct all identified issues during audits, tickets or meetings.
• To work closely with the facility, office management and security teams to resolve issues.
• Assist IT staff in the resolution of reported security incidents.
• Participation in security investigations and compliance reviews, as requested by internal or external auditors.
• Research and assess new threats and security alerts, and recommend remedial actions.
• Identify security issues and risks, and develop mitigation plans.
• Mentor junior members of the team.
• Write detailed, security incident reports and track status through their lifecycle.
• Manage security systems (like CCTV; access control).
• Wire and conduct basic troubleshooting on CCTVs, Servers, fingerprint readers and door controls.
• Participate on company internal/external audits.
• Manage Physical Security responsibilities in multiple locations, travel will be required.
• The employee is responsible for proper, high quality and timely execution of his job obligations and given tasks.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Report any threat, vulnerability, weakness to direct manager.
• Other duties as assigned by Physical Security Manager – North America

Benefits

• Competitive Salary ($60,000- $65,000 annually)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Plans
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Nationwide Employee Discount Program
• Full Training & Growth Opportunities
• Professional and personal development – for the right person there is opportunity for the role to grow in responsibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED