Senior Security Advisor

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina•Durham, CA

1d•$81,068 - $129,708

About The Position

The Senior Safety & Security Advisor is a senior individual contributor who supports enterprise safety, security operations, incident response, and risk mitigation across a family of companies. The role provides hands-on operational support for workplace safety, physical security, employee preparedness, investigations, and security program execution, as well as executive and Board protection needs when assigned. Under the direction of the Manager of Corporate Security & Executive Protection, this role helps maintain a safe and prepared environment for employees, visitors, leaders, Board members, and company assets. It requires discretion, sound judgment, operational discipline, and the ability to respond to security incidents, workplace safety concerns, and elevated-risk situations. The work is operational and may require travel, evening, weekend, and on-call work to support security coverage, incident response, special events, and protective assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, or, without a degree, 7 years of related experience.
Valid driver's license.
CPR, AED, and first aid certification required within the first 30 days of employment.
Eligible to obtain a concealed weapon license.

Nice To Haves

Prior corporate security experience in a financial or healthcare environment.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Prior experience driving corporate vehicles and transporting employees.
Background in executive-level security.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day corporate security operations across enterprise locations, including incident triage, response coordination, and investigations support.
Respond to and assist with security incidents, emergencies, workplace threats, and events affecting people, facilities, or operations.
Document and report security concerns, coordinate follow-up actions, and escalate issues according to established protocols.
Provide backup operational support to the Manager during absences, heightened security needs, or surge periods.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and local, state, or federal law enforcement partners as needed.
Support executive and Board protection during business hours, after-hours events, and travel assignments as directed.
Assist with advance security planning, site assessments, route analysis, and threat identification for executive movements and special events.
Maintain confidentiality, situational awareness, and professionalism in protective engagements.
Support execution of enterprise-wide safety and security programs and initiatives.
Assist with risk assessments, audits, and identification of security vulnerabilities.
Help implement security procedures, protocols, and enhancements developed by Security leadership.
Provide subject-matter expertise and recommendations based on field observations and operational experience.
Follow enterprise security policies, standards, and procedures and support compliance with applicable laws, licensing requirements, and internal governance standards.
Identify policy-application gaps or risks and escalate recommendations to the Manager.
Work alongside contract security personnel to support daily operations and special assignments; provide operational direction and feedback as authorized, and escalate vendor performance concerns to the Manager.
Assist with employee safety education, awareness, and preparedness initiatives.
Support emergency response and workplace safety drills, exercises, and training activities.
Serve as a visible and trusted security presence for employees and leaders.