Security Industry Specialist

TSMC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TSMC Arizona is seeking a Security Industry Specialist to join our 1,200 acre campus in Phoenix. As a Security Control Center Operator, you will monitor access points, document incidents, and coordinate responses with on-site and contracted security teams.

The role demands experience in industrial security, reporting, and strong communication. You will work shifts, manage alarms, and support emergency plans while upholding integrity, commitment, and customer trust.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree; no specific major required.
• Experience in SOC or Industrial Security is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate access control systems (CCTV, badging).
• Monitor functional status of equipment and site activities.
• Respond to intrusions and communicate location details to the team.
• Remotely control gates and access points following safe protocols.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal law enforcement during incidents.
• Assist in emergency plans and security action procedures.
• Maintain logs, inventory, and communicate security updates.
• Work with contract security personnel and internal teams.

Skills

Industrial security experience

Report writing

Military or law enforcement background

MS Office proficiency

Security policy development

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Independent work

Flexibility

Analytical/problem solving

One Team mindset

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Job description

TSMC Arizona is looking for a Security Industry Specialist to join our 5-nanometer Fab, located in Phoenix, Arizona. As a Security Control Center Operator, you will demonstrate a keen sense of reliability and enthusiasm and will possess an attitude that embodies our core values – Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust. Responsibilities include completing an assessment of security risks, handling access control, documenting incidents at the facility, maintaining, and upgrading security equipment when applicable, and directing other security personnel to respond to security related issues when observed in the control center.

This position requires the management, assisting, and direction during shift operations using TSMC security personnel and contracted security personnel. This position requires the candidate to be physically active for the duration of their shift, sitting, walking, stooping, climbing stairs, and inside/ outside environments. TSMC Security Inudstry Specialists are responsible for providing security for the entire 1,200 acre campus and are tasked with a broad scope of responsibilities. TSMC AZ is an active and long-term construction project, with everchanging priorities, direction, and security needs.

Desired Skills

• Industrial security experience
• Familiar with detailed report writing
• Military or law enforcement background, or extensive security background.
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Familiar, or experienced, with security policy and procedure development, drafting, and implementation.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills
• Ability to professionally handle various personality types.
• Efficient verbal communication skills
• Able to work independent with minimal direction
• Ability to be flexible in work duties and able to adjust accordingly.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, project management, and organizational abilities
• One Team mindset

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Operate the access control system (e.g., CCTV, Badging)
• Monitor and record functional status of equipment.
• Monitor site activities via CCTV or other surveillance systems.
• Conduct the visual inspection of designated routes for critical areas and identified security issues.
• Respond to intrusion alarms by communicating to team members on their activation and location.
• Remotely control gates, doors, or other access points
• Be vigilant for safety and security threats.
• Effectively communicate via radio, with specific attention to the details of every activity during a security incident
• Occasionally perform search, patrol, and inspections in accordance with the site security policy, procedures, and post orders
• Participate in internal investigations.
• Implement established emergency or security action plans
• Communicate and coordinate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies
• Coordinate and direct emergency services personnel in the event of a site emergency (fire, medical, hazmat, security events etc.)
• Control and issue keys and equipment (i.e., cameras, radios) following appropriate protocols.
• Maintain inventory of security equipment
• Maintain logbooks and registers.
• Work with contract security personnel
• Inspect the security perimeter to ensure a safe environment.
• Audit the security equipment to ensure proper working order.
• Deter criminal activity, misconduct, and safety violations
• As specified by procedure and the site security plan, maintain a secure perimeter for site access and egress and employee, contractor, and visitor entry
• Other duties as defined by the Security Manager

Required

• Associates Degree or Bachelors degree, Bachelors degree preferred (no specific major required)
• Experience in SOC or Industrial Security

Work Location: Phoenix, AZ (#onsite)

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (8.5hrs shifts)

Training Location: Phoenix AZ

Travel %: NA ()