Security Specialist

DSI Security Services•Tracy, CA

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About The Position

DSI Security Services is seeking an experienced and motivated Security Specialist to support regional safety, physical security, loss prevention, and compliance initiatives. The role helps protect employees, property, products, and confidential information while supporting investigations, security systems, regulatory compliance, and risk-management programs. The successful candidate will have experience in physical security, investigations, asset protection, loss prevention, or logistics security and be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The position includes monitoring security performance and physical security operations; investigating security and ethics concerns; preparing reports and recommending corrective actions; supporting policies, standards, audits, and risk assessments; coordinating awareness training; inspecting security systems and procedures; identifying and addressing deficiencies; maintaining confidentiality; and providing guidance to assigned personnel. The Security Specialist may back up regional security leadership, respond to urgent incidents, and travel throughout the assigned region, including on short notice. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, relevant experience, strong investigative and communication skills, computer proficiency, and a valid driver’s license. A related bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required. Candidates must be willing and able to travel and successfully complete required background screening, drug testing, and applicable clearance requirements. The position may involve standing, walking, bending, reading, concentrating, communicating, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 25 pounds. Regular and timely attendance is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Previous experience in physical security, investigations, loss prevention, asset protection, or a related field.
General knowledge of CCTV/video management systems and electronic access-control systems.
Strong investigative, analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
Ability to work independently and manage sensitive or complex situations with sound judgment.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license required.
Must be willing and able to travel within the assigned region.
Must successfully complete all company-required background screening, drug testing, and applicable clearance requirements.
Must be able to perform essential functions including standing, walking, bending, reading, concentrating, communicating, and other normal workplace activities.
May be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and push or pull up to 25 pounds.
Regular and timely attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, or a related field; relevant professional experience may be considered in place of a degree.
Experience supervising or leading security personnel.
Supply chain, distribution, warehouse, or logistics security experience.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Professional security certifications.

Responsibilities

Monitor security performance indicators and support personnel and property protection programs, including intrusion detection, access control, CCTV, and other physical security operations.
Investigate theft, fraud, loss, shrink, damaged or missing goods, policy violations, and other security- or ethics-related concerns.
Prepare detailed investigative reports and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Support company security policies, regulatory requirements, client standards, audits, and risk and threat assessments.
Assist with compliance involving applicable security standards, including TAPA and other industry requirements.
Conduct security awareness training and coordinate required training and knowledge checks with security personnel and service providers.
Inspect and verify security systems, equipment, CCTV, access-control systems, and related procedures.
Identify security deficiencies and follow through to ensure corrective action is completed.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding investigations, business operations, systems, employees, and sensitive company information.
Serve as a backup to regional security leadership when needed.
Provide guidance and oversight to assigned security personnel.
Build productive working relationships with internal departments, carriers, law enforcement agencies, security professionals, and other external partners.
Respond to urgent security incidents and support investigations as necessary.
Travel throughout the assigned region, including on short notice when business needs require.
Perform additional duties as assigned by security leadership.