Physical Security Specialist

GreenStone Farm Credit Services; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

401(k) match

Wellness subsidy

Student debt repayment

Annual bonus

Job summary

GreenStone Farm Credit Services is seeking a Physical Security Specialist to lead, develop, implement, and oversee our security and safety programs across employees, facilities, and assets.

The role collaborates with departments, law enforcement, and emergency services to ensure a safe, secure environment and effective risk management. A strong background in security operations and project leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Criminal Justice, Security Management, Security Sciences, or related field preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in security operations management, corporate security, emergency management, or employee safety.
• Strong knowledge of physical security systems, access control, and surveillance technologies.
• Proven ability to manage projects, budgets, and vendor relationships.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of physical security and safety programs.
• Oversee building security systems, access controls, and surveillance technologies.
• Lead selection, implementation, and maintenance of security software/hardware.
• Coordinate annual reviews of safety, security, and emergency management policies.
• Support security aspects of construction and remodel projects.
• Organize employee safety training (CPR, AED, first aid, etc.).
• Facilitate project meetings and develop schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Track budgets, resources, and project progress.
• Provide regular status reports and ensure adherence to quality standards.

Skills

Physical security

Access control

Surveillance technologies

Project management

Budgets

Vendor management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

GreenStone is seeking a Physical Security Specialist to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of our physical security and safety programs. This role ensures the protection of employees, facilities, and assets through effective security strategies, systems, and operations. The ideal candidate will collaborate across departments, law enforcement, and emergency services to maintain a safe and secure environment for all.

Get to know GreenStone

Our $15 billion portfolio of customers, ranging from rural homeowners to global agriculture and food businesses, provides our employees with a unique opportunity to maintain a local presence while working for a top workplace. Our diverse business structure provides exciting opportunities for passionate, talented professionals in many areas. Additionally, many of our team members are highly respected in their area of expertise at both the state and national level making GreenStone one of the top Farm Credit associations in the country.

Culture

Core Four values steer everything we do at GreenStone. Customer First, Delivery Quality, Get involved, Do the right thing. Employees work as a team to create a company fueled by the desire to best serve each other and our customers every day. Greenstone culture promotes innovative thinking, professional development, health and wellness, and a relaxed work environment with flexible schedules.

What can we offer you?

GreenStone trusts the people we hire. We empower employees to make the best decisions for the customer and the company.

GreenStone has an outstanding Total Rewards package, which includes, but is not limited to:

• 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) plan – up to a 9% employer contribution/match
• $400/year Wellness Subsidy/Reimbursement & wellness programs
• $6,000 lifetime maximum Student Debt repayment program or tuition reimbursement
• Yearly bonus/incentive opportunity available to all benefit eligible employees

Key Responsibilities:

Security & Safety Management

• Manage day-to-day operations of physical security and safety programs.
• Oversee building security systems, access controls, and surveillance technologies.
• Lead selection, implementation, and maintenance of security software/hardware.
• Coordinate annual reviews of safety, security, and emergency management policies.
• Support security aspects of construction and remodel projects.
• Organize employee safety training (CPR, AED, first aid, etc.).

Project Management

• Facilitate project meetings and develop schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Track budgets, resources, and project progress.
• Provide regular status reports and ensure adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Criminal Justice, Security Management, Security Sciences, or related field preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in security operations management, corporate security, emergency management, or employee safety.
• Strong knowledge of physical security systems, access control, and surveillance technologies.
• Proven ability to manage projects, budgets, and vendor relationships.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

GreenStone Farm Credit Services is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity regulations. We conduct all personnel decisions and processes relating to our employees and job applicants in an environment free of discrimination and harassment.