Regional Security Specialist, Global Security

McKesson•Richmond, VA

22h•$80,300 - $133,800•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Security Specialist implements and manages global security operations across the eastern United States to help protect company personnel, facilities, assets, and operations. The role is the primary security resource for assigned locations and partners with site leadership, Operations, Human Resources, Legal, Environmental Health & Safety, Transportation, and external law enforcement to identify risks, investigate incidents, respond to security events, and strengthen security practices. The position supports physical and protective security initiatives, including facility security assessments, audits, and risk mitigation programs. It is the primary security point of contact for fleet and transportation security risks and supports executive protection requirements. The specialist also manages regional security technologies, including access control, badging, CCTV, intrusion detection, and visitor management, coordinating with integrators and vendors to ensure systems are maintained, optimized, and aligned with company standards.

Requirements

Degree or equivalent and at least 4 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of physical security principles, risk assessment methodologies, and incident response practices.
Working knowledge of physical security systems and technologies, including CCTV and video management systems (VMS, MaxPro), access control and badging systems (Lenel, Pro-Watch), intrusion detection and alarm systems, and visitor management platforms (FacilityOS).
Ability to conduct security investigations, analyze findings, and prepare clear, concise reports.
Understanding of transportation security risks and mitigation strategies.
Familiarity with executive protection principles, travel security planning, and protective security operations.
Experience working with security integrators, technology vendors, and law enforcement partners.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and relationship management skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business, Public Administration, Homeland Security, or a related field.
Professional security certifications, such as ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), or Associate Protection Professional (APP).
Prior experience in law enforcement, federal service, intelligence, military security, or corporate security roles.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary security resource and point of contact for assigned facilities and operations throughout the eastern United States.
Partner with site leadership, Operations, Human Resources, Legal, Transportation, and EHS teams to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks and optimize systems.
Conduct facility security assessments, new site reviews, and facility audits to evaluate vulnerabilities and asset compliance with standards, and recommend corrective actions.
Investigate security incidents, policy violations, thefts, and other security-related events, and document findings.
Coordinate and support responses to regional security incidents, emergencies, and other critical events.
Manage and support physical security technologies, including access control, badging, CCTV, intrusion detection, and visitor management systems.
Coordinate with security integrators, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure security systems are maintained, optimized, and aligned with company standards.
Serve as the primary security point of contact for fleet and transportation security requirements, supporting risk mitigation and related investigations.
Support executive protection activities, executive travel security, site advances, and other protective security requirements as needed.
Build and maintain effective relationships with law enforcement agencies and external partners.