Senior Security and Emergency Mgmt Consultant

TRC Companies, Inc. • Boston, MA

96d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Security and Emergency Management Consultant is a senior-level member of a growing team that supports government and commercial clients in assessing, recommending, and implementing security approaches. The role includes developing and carrying out emergency operations and response plans, training and exercises, and coordinating multi-party security and emergency management functions during routine operations, special events, and incidents. It requires a well-rounded background in physical and operational security and emergency management, as well as the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and stakeholders in complex organizations, collaborate across disciplines, prioritize work, and meet tight timelines.

The position is based on-site in Boston three to four days per week, with travel throughout the United States estimated at 10–20% of the year. TRC Security and Emergency Management Services helps clients assess and plan for current threats and hazards while accounting for future concerns, creating security programs that are robust, viable, and adaptable. Services include threat and vulnerability assessments; physical and operational risk evaluations; physical security needs analysis; comprehensive security planning; security training; physical asset hardening; security engineering and design; system commissioning and acceptance testing; all-hazards emergency management plans; exercise planning and oversight; after-action reports; FEMA grant support; and ICS and other emergency management training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in security or emergency management, systems engineering, international relations, homeland security, or another applicable field.
• Fifteen or more years of related or relevant experience.
• Self-motivated.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Familiarity with electronic security and emergency management system platforms and technologies, such as video, access controls, and mass notification.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a larger team to support business objectives.
• Ability to work closely with government emergency management, law enforcement, and security agencies.
• Ability to travel periodically to meet client and project needs.
• Ability to work in commercial and industrial settings and follow strict safety protocols.
• Fluent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to pass multiple detailed background checks, including criminal history, and drug screening.
• U.S. citizenship, a current driver’s license, and ability to travel by air, bus, train, and other means.
• Proficiency with standard MS Office tools, laptop computers, and/or related tools.
• Ability to occasionally walk and/or stand for extended periods, often outdoors.
• Basic business acumen and ability to understand and support client relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Bi- or multilingual skills.
• Master’s degree.
• Certifications such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP) through ASIS International, CEM, CEDP, HSEEP, CPTED, PMP, or other related certifications.
• Knowledge of ISC and FEMA assessment methodologies.
• Knowledge of security requirements for critical infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments and develop comprehensive security plans, policies, and procedures, often with team members and clients.
• Work with law enforcement and regulatory agencies as required.
• Synthesize and analyze human-induced threat and natural hazard data.
• Author reports, technical memoranda, and other deliverables.
• Develop presentations and deliver training content at client locations.
• Interact with government agency personnel, public officials, business staff, and nonprofit staff.
• Develop and update multi-hazard emergency management plans.
• Develop and deliver training on security and emergency response topics.
• Facilitate planning and operational meetings for large projects and client initiatives.
• Support emergency operations center (EOC) operations as needed for large-scale events and incidents.
• Travel throughout the United States to meet client and project needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) package with traditional and Roth IRA options and company match.
• Paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days per year, depending on employment status and seniority.
• At least eight paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of the employee’s state of residence.
• Potential eligibility for the company’s annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance against key performance indicators.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior