Physical Security Specialist

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Oakland, CA

3d•$95,000 - $143,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Physical Security Specialist provides oversight and management to guards and contracted security services, performs security assessments and audits on PG&E’s facilities, serves as a main point of contact for all physical security related issues, and partners with both technology solutions and investigation teams for planning, projects, and incident management. The headquarters’ location will be the Oakland Service Center with extensive travel within the assigned territory. The assigned area of responsibility is West Alameda County and San Francisco. It’s preferred that the successful residence is within the area of responsibility given the nature of the role. The role is hybrid working from your remote office, your assigned HQ location, and in the field, all based on business needs or company requirements.

Requirements

High School or GED-General Educational Development-GED Diploma
1 year experience related to law enforcement, military, or corporate security
CA Class C License, or equivalent
Ability to pass/maintain NERC/CIP clearance
Ability to travel using company vehicle
Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays, and various work schedules

Nice To Haves

Valid CA Carry Concealed Weapon License (CCW)
Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice of similar field of study
Experience in cross-functional communication, corporate environment
3 years’ experience in critical infrastructure protection, regulated environment,
10 years’ experience in security, physical or law enforcement
PMP-Project Management Professional certification
CPP-Certified Professional certification
ASIS-American Society for Industrial Security PSP-Physical Security Professional certification

Responsibilities

Main liaison for all physical security related matters in assigned area, including security operation center, law enforcement, and internal/external business partners.
Partner with CSD Emergency Response Team and support the Field response to an event.
Partner with CSD Technology Solutions team and business partners (LOBs) to complete all upcoming projects requiring security integration.
Collaborate with external clients (i.e., security service vendors and private security organizations) on various projects to ensure that alarms, access controls, and camera equipment are operational and installed according to specifications.
Work with internal clients, project managers, security operations center, and IT network support on projects.
Provide technical support to Corporate Security Department (CSD) Investigative Unit and Emergency Planning groups.
Assess existing security practices and systems and recommend updates to management.
Conduct site surveys and physical security assessments at PG&E facilities.
Prepare written and verbal reports identifying security gaps and provide recommendations for alternative security measures.
Oversee all contracted security personnel and ensure that post order requirements and expectations for sites in areas of responsibility are being met.
Ensures the safety and security of assigned facilities by assessing vulnerabilities in physical security protection (i.e., physical access, CCTV systems, and locks) and perform site penetration testing.
Responds to security incidents at assigned facilities and identifies and executes appropriate responses to security issues.