Night SOC Specialist - Physical Security Response

New Cannabis Ventures; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb Industries (GTI) is seeking an on-site Physical Security Operations Center (SOC) Specialist to join our Asset Protection team in Chicago. The role focuses on physical security, incident response, and business continuity, monitoring CCTV, alarms, and access control while coordinating with internal teams and law enforcement.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in physical security or SOC environments, strong communication skills, and the ability to multi-task and work nights/weekends.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in physical security or SOC environments.
• Experience monitoring CCTV, alarms, and access control.
• Willing to work nights and weekends in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor CCTV, alarm systems, and access control to detect security incidents.
• Act as first point of contact for physical security events and activations.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity, IT, facilities, and law enforcement to mitigate disruptions.
• Liaise with site leadership during incidents to ensure safety and compliance.
• Execute incident management protocols and maintain detailed logs.
• Provide real-time situational awareness and risk assessments to leadership.
• Manage service calls for security equipment and support troubleshooting.
• Perform remote audits, alarm testing, and credential updates.
• Participate in After Action Reviews to identify improvements.
• Contribute to development of security protocols and business continuity plans.

Skills

Physical security

Emergency operations

SOC experience

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Night/weekend work

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

CCTV monitoring

Alarm systems

Access control systems

Everbridge CEM

Job description

Green Thumb Industries (GTI) is seeking an on-site Physical Security Operations Center (SOC) Specialist to join our Asset Protection team in Chicago. The role focuses on physical security, incident response, and business continuity, monitoring CCTV, alarms, and access control while coordinating with internal teams and law enforcement.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in physical security or SOC environments, strong communication skills, and the ability to multi-task and work nights/weekends.