Physical Security Specialist
Join Prosegur in an exciting new role as a Physical Security Specialist overseeing a prestigious data center client in Sterling, Virginia. We're seeking a dynamic individual who embodies knowledge, skill, adaptability, and self-motivation.
Responsibilities Include:
Operational Leadership & Vendor Oversight
- Lead and manage the contract guard force, ensuring strong performance, accountability, and
alignment with the Client’s standards.
- Coordinate vendor service calls, preventative maintenance, and security system support.
- Manage guard force deployment, scheduling, and invoices, ensuring budget accuracy and efficiency.
Customer Engagement & Incident Response
- Serve as the primary security liaison for customers onsite, building trust through transparency,
professionalism, and responsiveness.
- Lead incident management and reporting, ensuring timely, accurate escalations and after-action
reviews.
Compliance, Training & Procedures
- Develop and enforce security procedures, policies, and post orders tailored to the Client site.
- Train officers and contractors in physical security protocols and system use.
- Ensure compliance with Client’s global security standards and customer requirements.
Monitoring & Reporting
- Oversee daily SOC operations, ensuring accurate reporting, system monitoring, and adherence to
health checks.
- Conduct physical and video patrols, vulnerability assessments, and trend analysis for risk mitigation.
- Provide weekly and monthly reports to management and customers, demonstrating performance and
compliance.
Security Systems Management
- Administer access control (Genetec or similar), CCTV, and alarm systems, including troubleshooting and user management.
- Oversee retrieval of video and access records for incidents, audits, or legal requests.
- Partner with Engineering and Construction teams on system design, commissioning, and acceptance testing.
Strategic Partnership & Growth Enablement
- Support the successful launch of the Client’s security program.
- Become a champion for expanded Client security services, helping establish long-term security infrastructure for the Reno market.
- Collaborate with regional peers to align on best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Take part in and lead region wide projects to further support the North American security program.
Minimum Qualifications Include:
Experience
- 2+ years of security supervision/management in data centers, critical infrastructure, or enterprise environments.
- Experience managing contract security officers and supervisors.
- Demonstrated success in customer-facing roles with contract compliance responsibility.
- Project management experience in physical security design, installation, and commissioning.
- Familiarity with construction security and managing evolving site conditions.
Skills & Certifications
- Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and hold teams accountable.
