Security Specialist, North America

Ferrero•Chicago, IL

70d•$95,000 - $127,000

About The Position

The Security Specialist NAM reports to the Area North America Security Manager who is located in Parsippany, New Jersey. This role is based in Chicago, Illinois, and is responsible for planning, proposing, implementing, managing, and improving all security resources in the area under their responsibility of the Central and Western Region in North America. His/her responsibilities will include various aspects related to security, such as national security intelligence, physical security, threat and risk assessment, logistics security, personnel protection, executive protection, travel security, incident management, fraud investigation, due diligence, security training for factories, offices, warehouses, and all operational processes of the company. The position requires a professional who is flexible, emotionally intelligent, easy to work with and possesses a security-conscious mindset. Motivation for the job is essential, as is professional maturity.

Requirements

Proven Military and/or Police background or Experience in Consulate/Embassy or other Intergovernmental organizations.
Extensive corporate security experience.
Well-developed Business related and People management expertise.
Availability for relocation and travel.
Security management.
Asset and resource management.
Information management.
Conflict management.
Leadership.
Planning skills.

Nice To Haves

University degree in law, administration, criminology or international relationship is to be considered a major plus.
CVs must be descriptive of roles, duties, and rank during the time served.

Responsibilities

Maintenance of 100% of security systems (access control and monitoring) operational according to Ferrero standards.
Keeping all security incidents/accidents updated on the proper platforms.
Implementation of Ferrero's Standard Physical Security Systems.
Be able to meet security demands 24/7, except during vacations and/or granted leaves.
Establishing and maintaining the eligible population at Ferrero using the available security tools and systems.
Plan, propose, implement and manage all security systems.
Seek, establish and maintain an open 24/7/365 communication channel with State and Private security authorities.
Establish and maintain a security network.
Manage all security contracts established.
Provide asset security.
Responsible for security equipment maintenance.
Deploy personal security.
Provide vehicle escort.
Implement new security technologies.
Participation on all crisis committees.
Managing financial activities of Security organization.
Provide accurate and timely security reports.

Benefits

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Ferrero N.A. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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