Facilities Security Systems Specialist

Forward Air Corp.; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Forward Air Corp. in Groveport, OH seeks a Facilities Security Systems Specialist to administer the company's physical security technology infrastructure nationwide.

You will be the SME for access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection, optimizing systems and aligning with standards. This on-site role collaborates with facility leaders, IT, and vendors to ensure compliant, effective security; involves planning upgrades, audits, and incident support, with periodic travel and

Qualifications

• Three years of experience administering physical security systems.
• Knowledge of security system architecture and integration.
• Ability to interpret policies and make independent decisions.

Responsibilities

• Administer enterprise physical security systems across facilities.
• Evaluate access requests and permissions per policies.
• Analyze system performance and recommend improvements.
• Troubleshoot complex security system issues.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers.
• Lead security technology projects and upgrades.
• Support design reviews and validation activities.
• Maintain standards and documentation for security ops.
• Conduct security audits and assess regulatory compliance.
• Analyze metrics to support decisions.
• Consult with leadership on solutions and best practices.
• Manage security equipment inventories.
• Support incident investigations with system data.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance security.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

Access control

Video surveillance

Intrusion detection

Security system architecture

Vendor coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

• Locations 6700 Port Road, Groveport, OH, 43125, US (On-site)
• Job Category Operations: Individual Contributors
• Job Category Finance and Accounting
• Job Function Real Estate and Facilities

Job Description

The Facilities Security Systems Specialist is responsible for the administration, optimization, and continuous improvement of the Company's physical security technology infrastructure across a nationwide network of facilities. They are the subject matter expert for access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related security technologies. They evaluate system performance, develop solutions to operational challenges, coordinate security technology initiatives, and recommend enhancements that support organizational security objectives. They collaborate with facility leaders, IT, and external service providers to ensure security systems are effective, compliant, and aligned with company standards.

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee enterprise-wide physical security systems, including access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection platforms.
• Evaluate access requests, credentialing practices, and security permissions to ensure alignment with company policies, operational requirements, and risk mitigation objectives.
• Analyze security system performance, identify trends or deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions and system improvements.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and determining appropriate resolutions or escalation paths.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for security system vendors, service providers, and installation partners, managing relationships and monitoring service delivery.
• Coordinate security technology projects, including system upgrades, expansions, migrations, and new facility implementations.
• Participate in security system design reviews, implementation planning, testing, commissioning, and post-installation validation activities.
• Develop and maintain standards, procedures, and documentation governing physical security system administration and operations.
• Conduct security system audits and assessments to evaluate compliance, operational effectiveness, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Analyze service metrics, vendor performance, project status, and system utilization data to support business decisions and resource planning.
• Consult with facility leadership and business stakeholders regarding security technology solutions, system capabilities, and best practices.
• Manage security equipment inventories, lifecycle planning, and replacement recommendations.
• Support incident investigations by retrieving, reviewing, and interpreting electronic security system data and records.
• Lead or support cross-functional initiatives designed to enhance facility security, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive security information, system data, and investigative materials.
• All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience: Three (3) years of experience administering physical security systems, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, or related technologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of security system architecture, system integration concepts, and physical security best practices.
• Ability to evaluate situations, interpret policies, and make sound decisions using independent judgment.
• Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, and technology implementation projects.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present recommendations and provide guidance to stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
• Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive security and business information.
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and related business technologies.
• Environment: Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on-site setting (listed in this posting), with periodic travel and outside of normal hours work in support of facility assessments, system implementations, audits, and related business activities.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Compensation: Competitive base pay based on experience, industry/geographic benchmarks and internal equity. Some positions may be eligible for incentive pay programs and/or equity‑based incentives. Pay ranges published on job boards are not provided nor verified by the Company.
• Health: Medical and Pharmacy insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Vision; Dental; Life and Disability; Critical Illness; Accident Indemnity; Hospital Indemnity; On‑demand telehealth via Teladoc; Employee Assistance Program (counseling and financial/lifestyle coaching).
• Wealth: 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; Employee stock purchase program; Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Commuter Benefits; LegalEASE legal coverage.
• Time: 7 paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) tiers ranging from 10–25 days annually.
• Culture: A collaborative, transformation‑driven, solutions‑first environment full of "can do" attitude and "will do" work ethic.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Agencies: The Company does not accept unsolicited outreach from third parties. Absent an agreement signed by internal Talent Acquisition and Procurement, and a documented request from Talent Acquisition to submit candidates for a specified requisition, we will not approve payments to any third party.
• Work Authorization: Within the United States, the Company is an E‑Verify employer. Unless otherwise indicated, U.S.-based workers must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, including but not limited to F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, J, and TN visas, etc.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): The Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer . Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
• Reasonable Accommodations: Physical/mental requirements are listed only to identify where potential accommodations may be needed, not as qualification standards. In compliance with applicable laws and regulations (including ADA, ADEA, and FMLA), accommodations may be available to qualified individuals unable to perform essential duties without them. Additional requirements may apply to meet legal, regulatory, and Company standards.
• Recruitment Fraud: We will only contact you from @forwardair.com or @omnilogistics.com emails (system messages may come from @workflow.email.us-phoenix-1.ocs.oraclecloud.com). If reached via Indeed or LinkedIn, verify recruiters by reviewing their LinkedIn profiles. We will never request sensitive personal information outside secure systems, nor ask for purchases. Report suspected scams to the Federal Trade Commission and your state Attorney General .