Security Specialist
2 days ago
Charlotte
Job DescriptionSalary: Starting from $102,000 / year *** Unable to provide sponsorship at this time. Only considering persons eligible to work in the United States. Global Support and Development (GSD) is seeking to hire aSecurity Specialist. The position is full-time, in-person at our in Charlotte, N.C. headquarters. Join GSD as a Security Specialist and help us protect the teams building resilience in crisis-prone regions. We are a humanitarian organization dedicated to rapid response, disaster preparedness, and climate adaptation. We are seeking a proactive professional with a background in security analysis and international operations to manage risk assessments, maintain security protocols, and deploy alongside our Disaster Response Team. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and value accountability, humility, and integrity, apply today to help us support communities when they need it most. GSD offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: • Up to 25 days of accrued vacation, • Up to 80 hours of annual sick leave, • Up to 80 hours of Military Pay and 30 Days Differential, • Medical, Dental and Vision (GSD covers monthly premium), • Group Life and AD&D Coverage (GSD covers monthly premium), • Retirement (Pre and Post Tax Options) and a Company Match, • Matches on Qualified 529 Plans, • Up to 14 Paid Holidays Interested? Read on for details about the Security Specialist role... ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Collect and analyze security-related data to identify trends and areas of concern;, • Assist in the development and maintenance of country security profiles, developing Context Risk Ratings (CRR), Maritime Threat Assessments (MTA), and briefing materials;, • Assist in the development of security plans, policies, and procedures based on risk assessments and threat analysis;, • Develop and provide security awareness training for employees, ensuring staff members are aware of contextualized risk and security protocols for their operating environments;, • Implement and maintain security monitoring systems, to include conducting regular audits to ensure compliance and identification of potential security breaches;, • Assist in the creation of contingency plans for various security scenarios that can affect staff and partners, such as natural disasters, political unrest, or loss of life;, • Assist cross-departmental coordination to ensure seamless integration of security measures across the organization;, • Prompt and action GSDs core values of accountability, humility, and integrity in all work we conduct;, • Promote good stewardship of financial and other resources to achieve maximum benefit to those impacted by disaster or at risk of impact; and, • Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Required Experience: • Proven experience operating as part of a team;, • Five (5) or more years experience operating in security analysis and planning, preferably in an international context; and, • Five (5) or more years of relevant experience in security operations, analysis, and planning, preferably in the humanitarian sector. Required Education: • Bachelors degree in an international security relevant field; or, • Equivalent experience and training. Professional Licenses/Certifications: • Certified Security Risk Management Professional, Country or Region (SRMP-C or SRMP-R) is desired;, • Certification Protection Professional (CPP) is desired; and/or, • Certified Physical Security Professional (PSP) or Physical Security Certification (PSC) is desired. Knowledge/Skills: • Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and under pressure;, • Confident and effective written and verbal communication, to include presentation ability;, • Cultural awareness and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide array of stakeholders to build relationships;, • Understanding of risk identification, evaluation, and mitigation strategies;, • Knowledge of physical security measures for tangible assets, surveillance systems, intrusion detection, and access controls;, • Familiarity with relevant local and international security laws and regulations;, • Skills in emergency response planning and execution;, • Skills in training, team management, and fostering a security-conscious organizational culture;, • Understanding of tools and strategies for identifying and analyzing potential threats;, • Skills in analyzing and interpreting security incident data to identify patterns and trends;, • Understanding human behavior in the context of security for threat anticipation and mitigation;, • Strong organizational skills and the ability to rapidly shift tasks;, • Experience working and/or traveling domestically and internationally; and, • Working proficiency in Spanish and/or French is highly desired. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • At this time, GSD is not offering sponsorship and is only accepting applications from persons eligible to work in the United States; and, • Routine domestic and international travel up to 40% is required. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: GSD prioritizes the safety, security, and well-being of all of our staff members. All employees are expected to follow strict safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required and adherence to safety regulations (maritime, and other), to mitigate risks. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and North Carolina state law, GSD will provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship or a direct threat to the health and/or safety of the individual or others. These working conditions and physical demands are described to provide a clear understanding of the nature of the role, including the essential deployment responsibilities that may be necessary, to ensure that potential candidates are well-prepared for the challenging and demanding nature of the duties and realities of disaster response work. GSD is not able to reasonably predict when or whether it will become necessary to deploy an employee in this position for disaster response work. Such decisions are made as circumstances arise to meet organizational needs, and employees in this role are therefore expected to be able to fulfill disaster response work responsibilities. Working Conditions During Non-Deployment Periods • Work is performed in an office setting and is generally sedentary, but may involve movement (e.g., walking, standing or otherwise being mobile throughout the office) for brief periods of time;, • Ability to use hands, reach, and independently lift and move items weighing up to 20pounds, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects;, • Ability to bend and stoop;, • Ability to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods of time;, • Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment;, • Ability to communicate effectively with others. Working Conditions During Deployment Periods (Including Rapid Response) • May be regularly exposed to and required to work in varying outdoor weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold, heavy rainfall, and other extreme weather events;, • May be required to engage in irregular travel and / or work schedules, which may include extended hours exceeding 8 or 12 hours in a day for prolonged periods outside of the control of the individual;, • While wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) which is required and provided by GSD:, • Work may be conducted near moving mechanical parts, which could include exposure to loud noises;, • Work may be conducted near and include potential exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals; or, • Work may be conducted in areas that include exposure to the risk of electrical shock or vibration., • Ability to obtain necessary travel documents and fulfill any other travel requirements (including an active passport, visa requirements, vaccinations, etc.);, • This role may include deployments to support natural disaster response efforts within hazardous, dynamic, and unstable environments (economically/environmentally) in pre- and post- disaster scenarios, which could include, among other conditions: lack of access to medical care, exposure to critical incidents (including severe injury, death, traumatic encounters, and/or mental strain), and uncommon sleeping arrangements (i.e. not in a hotel, could include close living quarters and cohabitation);, • GSDs nutritional environment contains milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat products. Ability to make dietary accommodations may be limited. Potential exposure to food borne allergens; and, • Employees may be required for this role to work upon our Humanitarian Vessel for up to 30 consecutive days. The vessels working environment entails performing in conditions inherent to vessel travel, including but not limited to: steep and narrow stairs and living spaces, close quarters including cohabitation, sharp surfaces, metal gangways and ladders, heavy doors, European-type plugs and wiring (220-240v, 60Hz) which cannot support all American appliances, in addition to bright and flashing lights, loud noises, nuts and shellfish exposure, poor weather, movements which can trigger motion sickness, and / or limited access to hospital / definitive care. This setting involves various sea conditions, including but not limited to rough seas, adverse weather, and potential for sea sickness. Physical Demands During Non-Deployment Periods • Ability to perform work indoors in an office environment;, • Ability to work a varied schedule to complete projects and meet deadlines in response to changing demands;, • Ability to travel to attend meetings, industry or professional association conferences and stay overnight as required. Physical Demands During Deployment Periods • Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for up to 50% of the time;, • Ability to regularly engage in manual dexterity;, • [FOR VESSEL] Essential physical requirements (depending on job description requirements) may also include climbing, balancing, reaching or stretching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling;, • Ability to frequently move lift, push, pull, carry items weighing up to 20 pounds for various needs;, • Ability to observe details at a close range (within a few feet of the observer), and the ability to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand (must also be able to exchange accurate information in these situations);, • Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Other duties and tasks may be assigned to this job at GSDs discretion. Work Authorization Requirements: GSD participates in E-verify, an internet-based system that allows employers to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. E-Verify is administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration. Our participation in E-Verify is in compliance with federal law and is limited to the use of E-Verify for employment eligibility verification only. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. Notwithstanding, employment is conditional upon validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). This job description is a summary rather than a detailed list of the duties performed. The essential functions, knowledge, skills, and working conditions may change along with business needs. This job description does not constitute a contract between employer and employee as employment is at will. Global Support and Development provides reasonable accommodations to assist qualified individuals in order to perform the essential functions their job requires. GSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and embraces all candidates regardless of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), nation of origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military/veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. GSD promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all candidate selections.