Security Specialist administers, coordinates, and evaluates security programs that support the strategy, policies, and standards established for the physical safety of all visitors, employees, or customers to the organization's facilities and the security of property and assets. Compiles data and analyzes results of audits, inspections, daily logs, and incident reports to assess security vulnerabilities, measure program effectiveness, and identify the need for additional resources. Being a Security Specialist coordinates any required security clearance processing or investigative research for employees or job candidates with applicable entities. Assists with the development of training, education programs, and communications on security policies and topics to ensure staff is prepared for potential security issues, crisis response, disaster recovery, evacuation, workplace violence, and other emergency events. Additionally, Security Specialist monitors communications and stays informed about local, state, provincial, or federal security-related information, directives, and events. May coordinate or assist with investigations and critical event responses in coordination with law enforcement and other officials. Understands law enforcement methods, tactics, and procedures. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Security Specialist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Security Specialist typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Reports to: Branch Manager or Account Manager
Job Summary:
This position is under the direct supervision of the Account Manager or Branch Manager and is responsible for protection, safeguarding, and security of assets, personnel, customers and visitors to assigned sites.
Job Duties:
· Protect the interests of the client within the limits of the facility and to protect the lives and property of employees and visitors.
· Observe and report signs of crime or disorder and investigate disturbances.
· Prepare reports on a daily basis as trained and turn them into the proper contacts.
· Complete patrols as required by post orders
· Monitor and control access to property as required by post orders.
· Notify proper authorities in all cases of emergencies as outlined in the post orders.
· Report all violations of company policy and local and federal laws as stated in the Employee Handbook.
Additional Responsibilities:
· Long hours standing up
· Willingness to work extended hours
There may be additional responsibilities as specifically required by the client and the assigned post.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Ability to maintain safe environment for officers, clients, vendors and employees.
· Ability to deal tactfully with the public
Minimum Requirements:
· High School Graduate or GED
· Must be 21 years of age.
· Clean criminal background
· Must be able to obtain state required licensing
· Must be able to complete job duties of the position
*This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instruction or post orders as requested by direct supervisor or approved client contact in order to maintain positive client relationship.*
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