Security Specialist

Planned Parenthood Southeast; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday

Short- and long-term disability

Voluntary AD&D coverage

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary disability insurance

Job summary

Planned Parenthood Southeast is seeking a Security Specialist in the Metro Atlanta area to help provide a safe environment for staff, patients, visitors, and volunteers. You will collaborate with leadership to manage high-quality security and emergency programs, including policy input, operations, communications, and staff training.

The role reports to the Sr. Director of Security and requires experience in threat assessment, badge access control, incident reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in security, law enforcement, investigative research, journalism, or a similar field.
• One year’s experience in program management required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sr. Director of Security in managing Protective Intelligence and Threat Assessment programs, including threat assessments and investigations.
• Manage badge access control lifecycle: issuance, tracking, monitoring, and revocation of access permissions and equipment.
• Maintain accountability for security materials and assets (HID credentials, access control equipment, security codes).
• Provide security-related support and guidance to employees and end users, respond to system requests and security concerns.
• Develop and deliver intelligence, safety, security, and emergency preparedness trainings and update materials.

Skills

Effective communication

Independence & teamwork

Project prioritization

Self-motivation

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Adapt to change & tech

Customer service

Analytical & investigative skills

Diversity & communication

Flexible hours including weekends/even

Regional travel in ATL area

Driver license & insurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

To help provide a safe environment for staff, patients, visitors, and volunteers of PPSE. Collaborate with leadership in the management of high-quality security and emergency programs, including policy input, operations, communication, and staff training, while maintaining security intelligence programs, technical systems, databases, tools, and protocols throughout the Atlanta area.

Position Details

Job Title: Security Specialist

Location: Metro Atlanta

Reports To: Sr. Director of Security

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: $67,000-72,000

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to prioritize and manage numerous projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, with ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail essential.
• Must have the willingness and ability to adapt to change including advances in technology.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have excellent customer service skills and be committed to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction.
• Must have strong analytical, investigative, and pattern recognition skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and co-workers of all backgrounds.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings as required.
• Ability and willingness to travel within Atlanta, Cobb, Gwinnett, and DeKalb Counties.
• Reliable means of transportation for onsite and off-site work.
• If using a personal vehicle to drive for work purposes, a valid state driver license and current auto insurance in compliance with the minimum requirements of the state’s vehicle code are required.

Essential Responsibilities

• In collaboration with Sr. Director of Security, support the administration of the department's Protective Intelligence and Threat Assessment programs, including conducting threat assessments, investigating referrals from internal stakeholders, and performing proactive and reactive threat investigations.
• Manage the badge access control lifecycle, including credential issuance, assignment, tracking, monitoring, maintenance, and revocation of access permissions and related equipment.
• Maintain accountability for security materials and assets, including HID credentials, access control equipment, security codes, and other controlled security resources.
• Provide security-related support and guidance to employees and end users, including responding to security system requests and addressing routine and emergent security concerns.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver intelligence, safety, security, and emergency preparedness briefings and training programs, including maintaining and updating training and presentation materials.
• Prepare, distribute, and communicate incident reports, investigative findings, and other security-related information to internal stakeholders, external partners, and law enforcement agencies.
• Support security planning and operations for special events, large meetings, and organizational activities, collaborating with Facilities and other departments to ensure appropriate security measures are in place.
• Administer organizational emergency preparedness efforts by maintaining disaster response equipment and supplies and advising health centers and administrative facilities on security preparedness, emergency response, and business continuity strategies.
• Conduct open-source intelligence (OSINT) research and analysis, prepare investigative reports, and communicate findings and recommendations to appropriate stakeholders.
• Monitor security cameras and surveillance systems, identify suspicious activity, and initiate appropriate security response and report protocols.
• Proactively identify, document, and report safety concerns, security risks, policy violations, errors, and near misses, and recommend corrective actions to reduce organizational risk and prevent recurrence.
• Monitor, maintain, and update protest activity tracking resources and intelligence tools to support situational awareness and risk assessment efforts.
• Support accreditation and regulatory compliance activities by coordinating audits, maintaining required documentation, monitoring applicable standards, and collaborating with departments to ensure ongoing organizational readiness.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and executive briefings for Security leadership regarding security operations, incidents, risks, compliance initiatives, and program effectiveness.
• Maintain compliance with PPSE's Code of Conduct and uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, integrity, and confidentiality while adhering to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Respond to departmental needs during after-hours emergencies, incident activations, and company-sponsored events, including providing on-call support as required.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in security, law/law enforcement, investigative research, journalism, or a similar field.
• One year’s experience in program management required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Sr. Director of Security and/or VP of Facilities and Security from PPLA.

Physical Requirements

• Continually (daily): seeing, hearing, speaking, standing/walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, reaching, grasping, and driving.
• Occasionally (2-3 times per month): stooping, bending, and kneeling.
• Heavy lifting and carrying are not required for this position.

Lifting Requirements

The employee must be able to lift and/or carry items weighing up to 25 pounds. Lifting requirements exceeding 25 pounds are not required for this position.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, 13 paid holidays and one paid floating holiday, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, and voluntary disability insurance.