Senior Corporate Security Specialist

Is the opportunity to join a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape Our Future Together” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as Senior Corporate Security Specialist.

In this role, you will be a key contributor to the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) Team working on potential incidents, such as emergency and/or crisis situations that would threaten the safety or security of Guardian’s people, property, and business operations. This position requires knowledge of security threat environment, critical thought, knowledge, and use of Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), knowledge and use of security focused computer applications.

Provided you have the required certifications and approvals, you may also act as a first responder for emergencies, evacuations, and active shooter incidents supporting the Guardian home office location in Bethlehem, PA. as an armed, on-site position that has responsibilities for processing visitors, assisting colleagues, monitoring access control alarms and cameras.

You will

• Work as an integral member of the physical security team, collaborating closely with security operations, risk, intelligence, and other corporate colleagues on day-to-day operations.
• Rapidly identifying concerns, incidents, by evaluating, and considering events that have potential impact to Guardian.
• Demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment and regard for confidentiality and preserve personal and professional integrity beyond reproach.
• Draft and write incident reports, maintain log of GSOC operations.
• Monitor access control, video surveillance system, travel security, and command center alerts.
• Triage all delivered risks through command center.
• Mitigate emergencies, alert proper personnel, escalate incidents or information to leadership, other Guardian stakeholders, and local emergency services.
• Escalate information received concerning risks to Guardian assets to physical security leadership expeditiously.
• Follow GSOC manual and processes.
• Support the GSOC manager with contingent GSOC operators.

You have

• Minimum of 5 years’ corporate security or law enforcement experience.
• Minimum of 2 years GSOC, JOC, or Intelligence fusion center experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent, relevant security experience and training.
• Knowledge and experience with security systems and technology solutions (i.e., C-Cure 9000, Victor video surveillance, ISOS, AlertMedia, and other security applications).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• C-Cure 9000 Certification (desirable)
• First-Aid, CPR, AED certification (desirable)
• PA armed certified via PA 235 (or able to obtain), with 2 years minimum experience in an armed role and references
• HR-218 Certification (desired)

Other Skills Required:

• Strong critical thinking and analytic capabilities.
• Strong written and oral communication and people skills.
• Ability to communicate with and address all levels of personnel in a professional and effective manner.
• Exercises initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to observe, triage, prioritize, and communicate concerning common and crisis situations calmly and efficiently.
• Experience with security systems and processes, such as access control, video surveillance, risk management, and crisis communications software.
• Flexibility to adapt well to fluid and evolving situations.
• Valid Driver’s License (Required)
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive background check and must be drug free (Required)

Leadership Behaviors:

• Demonstrates technical competency and functional expertise.
• Demonstrates the courage to make complex decisions and have candid conversations.
• Understands the importance of customer-centered organization.

Reporting Relationship

As our GSOC Senior Security Specialist, you will work in the Physical Security department and report to the Crisis & Intelligence Manager, who reports to our Head of Security Intelligence & Risk Assessment. You will work closely with contingent GSOC Operators and physical security staff.

Location /Travel

Onsite role - 5 days in the Bethlehem, PA office.

Salary Range:

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at . Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected]. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.

Visa Sponsorship

Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.

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