Security Specialist jobs in Rhode Island

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)

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Security Specialist - FT
  • Security Industry Specialists, Inc.
  • Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • About this position:


    • Department: Retail
    • Location: Providence, RI
    • Employment Type: FT

    About us:
    Security Industry Specialists, Inc. (SIS) provides security solutions to some of the most recognized companies and brands in the world. We deliver services that consistently exceed those of our peers. We accomplish this through innovation, constant process improvement, and an uncompromising commitment to hiring, retaining, and rewarding the best talent available.

    About the role:
    The Security Specialists, under the direct supervision of the Shift Supervisor, ensures SIS standards and policies are met in overall field services, operations and functions in assigned area such as: site inspections, emergency response, camera review, client liaison, and special projects as assigned. All duties must be performed in accordance to client policies and procedures and all state and federal regulations.

    In this role, your responsibilities will be:
    • Provide a safe and professional work environment for client's employees and guests
    • Provide escort, patrol on foot to secure your assigned post
    • Act quickly as a responder to incidents
    • Bring a positive attitude every day
    • - represent our brand, the client, and yourself in a professional manner

    As a candidate you must have:
    • High school diploma (or GED)
    • Must complete and maintain state Guard Certification as prescribed by presiding state law, as well as all client requested certifications
    • Interpersonal skills and a professional attitude
    • Uniform attire and grooming standards must be maintained while in uniform

    We offer:
    • $21 per hour
    • Health, Dental, Vision, and 401k
    • Paid Time Off including Sick/Safe Time
    • A dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunity for growth


    Additional Information:
    Department of Public Safety Investigations/Security Contractor Guard Company #SA-261

    Security Industry Specialists, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of this job. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements, skills, and standards
    required to perform essential job functions.
  • 4 Days Ago

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Security Specialist - Flex
  • Security Industry Specialists, Inc.
  • Providence, RI PART_TIME
  • About this position: Department: Retail Location: Providence, RI Employment Type: Flex About us: Security Industry Specialists, Inc. (SIS) provides security solutions to some of the most recognized co...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Loss Prevention Specialist
  • Security Industry Specialists, Inc.
  • Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • About this position: • Department: Retail • Location: Providence, RI • Employment Type: Full Time About us: Security Industry Specialists, Inc. (SIS) provides security solutions to some of the most re...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Enterprise Support Specialist
  • Securitas Electronic Security Inc.
  • Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000 colleagues...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Security Specialist
  • Gavin de Becker & Associates (Website)
  • Newport, RI FULL_TIME
  • Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA) protects the worlds most influential and at-risk public figures. Founded in 1978 by 3-time Presidential appointee, Gavin de Becker, our firm’s Protectors, Analysts,...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Security specialist
  • Netsimco
  • Newport, RI FULL_TIME
  • Security Specialist Netsimco is a Saalex company located in Middletown, RI. Saalex is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company providing Cyber Security, Information Technology, Strat...
  • 17 Days Ago

Rhode Island (/ˌroʊd -/ (listen)), officially the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest state in area, the seventh least populous, the second most densely populated, and it has the longest official name of any state. Rhode Island is bordered by Connecticut to the west, Massachusetts to the north and east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south via Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. It also shares a small maritime border with New York. Providence is the state capital and most populous city in Rhode Is...
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Income Estimation for Security Specialist jobs
$58,583 to $88,324

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