Security Specialist

Security Specialists Northern Illinois

Working out Woodbridge, IL

Salary $70,000

JOB SUMMARY: Operate in a lead role and subject matter expert in the management of distributed security systems. Responsible for facilitating physical security assessments, audits, and training sessions. Provide support and assistance to the Manager, Security and Preparedness in the areas of Physical Security, and Security Capital Program Management through understanding of existing vulnerabilities and the risk mitigation techniques used to reduce the vulnerabilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 50% of the time, conducts vulnerability assessments, Site Specific Security Assessments, and Security Audits. Develop assessment schedules to complete assessments within the established time frame. Develop written reports and quantify the results for evaluation and development of security projects in the capital program.
• 25% of the time, provides management support for security capital projects, including working with security vendors and local Facility Security Coordinators to manage all aspects of capital replacements, enhancements, and repairs at all facilities where an integrated solution has been deployed to limit outages and downtime on existing security equipment. Manage aspects of the projects as delegated and requested.
• 10% of the time, assist project managers of business projects in a lead role in the management of operational projects in project design, delivery, and inspection of all security components relating to the project.
• 5% of the time provides field support for troubleshooting of security issues or outages. Liaison with the Integrated Operations Center team members to resolve issues and restore the system to a normal state.
• 5% of the time serves as a liaison with local law enforcement to ensure an appropriate response to security alarms and events. Act as the single point of contact for all security related issues and incidents. Conduct investigations as required for security incidents.
• 5% of the time assists the manager, security, and preparedness as necessary and requested with incident and event management tasks.

Competencies

• Ability to track and maintain schedule assignments.
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.
• Use of personal computer and spreadsheet software.
• Planning, organizing and leadership skills.
• Oral and written communications skills.
• Strong customer service and service delivery orientation.
• Ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to take initiative and achieve results.
• Ability to carry out multiple assignments concurrently.
• Analysis and Problem Solving; Analyzes and resolves business issues through the application of critical reasoning skills and general business experience.
• Team working; Is committed to working collaboratively to achieve business goals, building cohesiveness and identity within a work group, and valuing individual perspectives and contributions.
• People Development: Creates opportunities and builds shared commitment in order to develop capabilities and improve business performance through individual and team development.
• Delivers Results; Delivers bottom line results through bold, decisive actions, working through risks and uncertainty to create opportunity. Continually raises standards and promotes entrepreneurial behavior.
• Market / Customer Focus; Identifying, understanding, and meeting customer expectations both internally and externally.
• Champions Change; Seizes new ways of thinking and working. Articulates and leads change, energizes others with a clear, compelling picture of the future and inspires and empowers others to champion the change themselves.

Education and Equivalent Experience: Associate Degree or equivalent security experience or professional related certification. Bachelor's degree preferred. Former law enforcement preferred.