Security Specialist

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Security Specialist (6239)

Grade: 7
Career Level: P3 - Career Professional

Job Function

Promotes corporate resiliency by protecting the organization's employees and physical assets through the design, installation, maintenance, and administration of physical security systems. Ensures compliance with applicable government guidelines, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

Position Summary

The Security Specialist applies in-depth technical knowledge and experience to administer, maintain, and support the organization's physical security infrastructure across the service territory. This role functions as a Security Integrator, responsible for building, maintaining, repairing, and upgrading electronic security systems that protect PGE assets. The position works independently with minimal guidance, solves complex technical problems, and serves as a subject matter resource for security systems and regulatory compliance.

Note: Although certification through the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) is required, this is not a Security Guard position. This role focuses on the technical integration, maintenance, and administration of electronic security systems.

Key Responsibilities

Physical Security Systems & Integration

• Build, maintain, repair, and upgrade physical security devices and systems across the service territory.
• Support and maintain electronic access control systems, intrusion detection system (IDS) panels, video management systems (VMS), and associated components.
• Perform firmware updates and hardware maintenance for security systems and devices.
• Maintain and troubleshoot cameras, alarm systems, fence detection devices, lidar systems, power supplies, circuit boards, card readers, alarm keypads, control boards, and related components.
• Ensure continuous and reliable operation of all security devices used to protect PGE assets.

Security Management System Administration

• Administer the Security Management System, including access controls, intrusion alarms, and video surveillance.
• Participate in developing and maintaining security strategies, policies, practices, processes, and standards.
• Determine system compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Provide and revoke physical access to facilities based on corporate security and business unit needs.
• Document, analyze, and report on personnel access rights and enforcement of physical security policies.
• Serve as a technical resource to end users by providing guidance and troubleshooting for access and security-related issues.

Security Installation and Upgrade Projects

• Collaborate on projects to install or upgrade physical security systems.
• Assess business needs and evaluate new security products or system enhancements.
• Assist with project planning, execution, and progress reviews to ensure scope, quality, and timelines are met.

Regulatory Compliance and Audits

• Participate in periodic compliance reviews, certifications, and audits related to FERC, NERC, and WECC Reliability and CIP Standards.
• Recommend procedures, protocols, and business practices to improve compliance while balancing operational and occupational needs.
• Research changes in physical security regulations and emerging industry trends and recommend process improvements.

Site Inspections

• Conduct planned and unannounced site visits to inspect physical security systems.
• Verify system functionality and ensure compliance with approved security policies and operating procedures.

Incident Response and Investigations

• Respond to security-related incidents and assist in investigations.
• Evaluate incidents and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Technical Oversight and Training

• Provide training and guidance to security contractors and delegated personnel on the operation and use of physical security systems and platforms.

Education, Experience & Certifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business, law enforcement, information technology, or a related field OR equivalent relevant experience.

Experience

• Typically five (5) or more years of experience in physical security systems, security integration, regulatory compliance, or a related technical field.

Certifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain certification through the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) within the Private Security/Investigators Program (required).

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Functional Competencies

• Intermediate knowledge of physical security systems, access control systems, intrusion detection systems, and video management systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of NERC CIP standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Intermediate skills in administering security management systems and access control protocols.
• Intermediate knowledge of law enforcement practices as applied to security-related activities.
• Intermediate proficiency with Outlook, MS Office, MS Project, and Visio.

General Competencies

• Analytical thinking
• Influence and collaboration
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Organization and prioritization
• Presentation and facilitation
• Problem-solving
• Project management
• Written and oral communication

Physical and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive Level

Substantial - consistent use of logic and critical thinking to define problems, analyze information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Cognitive Abilities

• Meet response times, deadlines, and time-sensitive tasks
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail
• Adapt to change and work effectively under stress
• Collaborate successfully with peers, managers, and stakeholders
• Demonstrate accountability, self-awareness, and continuous improvement

Schedule & Attendance

• Ability to work extended or variable hours as needed
• Ability to work during severe inclement weather
• Ability to meet regular, reliable, predictable full-time attendance standards

Physical Capabilities

• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
• Lifting/pushing/pulling: More than 50lbs.
• Carrying: More than 50lbs.
• Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats) (check all that apply):
  • Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs and high buildings)
  • Confined spaces
  • Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)
  • Stairs (over 10steps)
  • Ladders (over 10rungs)

Environment- Indoor/Outdoor (check all that apply):

• Office
• Field

Compensation Range:

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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