Physical Security Specialist I — Protect Critical Infrastructure

Otter Tail Corporation; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage & benefit package

Employee Stock Ownership options

Retirement Savings Fund with employer

Health, disability and life insurance

Education reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Otter Tail Power Company in Fergus Falls, MN is seeking a Physical Security Specialist I or II to protect people, facilities and critical infrastructure essential for reliable electric service. You will design, implement, and maintain physical security technologies, conduct risk assessments, and lead security projects across the organization.

The role requires evaluating security plans, coordinating with internal teams and external partners, and guiding incident investigations, with placement

Qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant professional experience in physical security, law enforcement, military security, critical infrastructure protection, facilities security, emergency management, risk management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience performing physical security assessments, incident investigations, security technology administration, critical infrastructure protection activities, or related security work.
• In-depth knowledge of physical security concepts, technologies, programs, and industry practices, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, investigations, and incident response.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects, programs, or ongoing processes with limited guidance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, administer, and maintain physical security technologies, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, visitor management, and related platforms.
• Conduct physical security risk assessments, site reviews, security inspections, and vulnerability assessments to identify risks and recommend appropriate controls.
• Analyze access logs, surveillance information, alarm activity, security system data, and incident reports to identify trends, anomalies, and potential vulnerabilities.
• Evaluate physical security plans, procedures, and controls through testing, assessments, inspections, and periodic reviews.
• Conduct security assessments at company facilities, substations, generation assets, operational facilities, and other critical infrastructure locations.
• Coordinate physical security initiatives, projects, and incidents with internal departments, vendors, contractors, law enforcement agencies, and emergency responders.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of physical security programs, policies, standards, procedures, and governance practices.
• Assist with or lead physical security incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action recommendations based on position level.
• Support or lead emergency response, crisis management, business continuity, and incident management activities involving physical security events.
• Participate in physical security system integration projects and security design reviews for construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects.
• Serve as a liaison to Safety Services, Facilities, Operations, Engineering, IT, and other stakeholders.
• Provide physical security risk briefings, project updates, recommendations, and technical guidance to the Manager of IT Security.
• At the Specialist II level, independently manage security projects and processes, lead major workstreams, resolve complex security issues, and serve as a technical resource to colleagues.

Skills

Access control

Video surveillance

Intrusion detection

Visitor management

Security program design

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Engineering, IT, Business, or related field

Tools

PSP certification

CPP certification

CISSP

Security+

APP certification

Job description

Otter Tail Power Company in Fergus Falls, MN is seeking a Physical Security Specialist I or II to protect people, facilities and critical infrastructure essential for reliable electric service. You will design, implement, and maintain physical security technologies, conduct risk assessments, and lead security projects across the organization.

The role requires evaluating security plans, coordinating with internal teams and external partners, and guiding incident investigations, with placement