Security & Risk Specialist

drive for MPC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Health insurance

401k matching

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum is seeking a Security Specialist to join our corporate security team in Houston, TX. You will help protect people and assets by managing physical security operations, conducting risk assessments, and supporting enterprise-wide resilience initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least four years in law enforcement, military, or security. Strong analytical and interviewing skills, plus proficiency in MS Office, are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in law enforcement, military or security.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment and security incident prevention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage physical security for corporate offices, including access control and surveillance.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement mitigations.
• Deliver security training and awareness programs for employees.
• Collaborate with HR, business units, and leadership to align security practices.
• Ensure regulatory and internal policy compliance.
• Support investigations and fact-finding using best practices.
• Travel up to 35%.

Skills

Risk assessment

Security operations

Investigative interviewing

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Diplomacy

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marathon Petroleum is seeking a Security Specialist to join our corporate security team in Houston, TX. You will help protect people and assets by managing physical security operations, conducting risk assessments, and supporting enterprise-wide resilience initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least four years in law enforcement, military, or security. Strong analytical and interviewing skills, plus proficiency in MS Office, are essential.