Senior Security Specialist Job Description
The following is a full job description for Senior Security Specialist. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Senior Security Specialist along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Senior Security Specialist is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Security Specialist, Security Senior Manager, Security Guard - Armed, Security Guard - Unarmed, Security Manager, Top Corporate Security Executive, Emergency Response Planning Specialist, Security Supervisor, Senior, Security Guard Team Leader
Requirements and Responsibilities For Senior 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. 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. 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. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Typically requires 7+ years of related experience.
 
Also referred to as: Security Analyst, Security Programs Generalist
Similar Jobs:  Security Specialist, Security Senior Manager, Security Guard - Armed, Security Guard - Unarmed, Security Manager, Top Corporate Security Executive, Emergency Response Planning Specialist, Security Supervisor, Senior, Security Guard Team Leader
Level of Education:  Senior Security Specialist Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Senior Security Specialist Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Senior Security Specialist Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation
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