Security Specialist

idahopowercompany

Boise (ID)

On-site

USD 53,000 - 64,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee incentive plan

401k match

Pension plan

Job summary

Idaho Power, located in Boise, Idaho, seeks three Security Specialists to join our Physical Security team. You will promote positive security interactions, monitor guards, train staff, and oversee visitor management. The role supports incident response and security reporting while contributing to safe, reliable energy delivery.

The position offers work-life balance, competitive pay, an employee incentive plan, and a 401k match plus a pension plan.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
2 years of experience in physical security.
CPR/First Aid, CPI preferred.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Deliver and promote positive security interactions and customer service at Idaho Power facilities.
Monitor contracted guard personnel and train staff accordingly.
Schedule and conduct training for Physical Security operations.
Assist with visitor management and incident response as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal relations

Verbal and written communication

Scheduling and planning

Leadership development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Application Deadline:

09/17/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time

# of Positions:

Job Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Pay Range:

$25.61 - $30.85 Hourly

Job Description:

Idaho Power - located in vibrant Boise, Idaho - is looking for three Security Specialists to join our Physical Security team. It's an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we're working hard to safely provide our customers with the safe, reliable, and affordable energy they depend on.

What does a Security Specialist do for us?

With general oversight, the Security Specialist is responsible for: delivering and promoting positive security interactions and customer service to employees, vendors, contractors and the public at Idaho Power facilities; monitoring the duties of contracted guard service personnel; scheduling and conducting training programs to facilitate functional understanding of Physical Security's operations and processes; contributing and updating Physical Security guard operations best practices; executing and overseeing the visitor management program; responding to intrusion detection incidents; participating in reviews and updates of Physical Security standards and programs; and assisting with security incident response and reporting.

In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

Working knowledge of corporate security operations

Asset protection as demonstrated by ASIS International (ASIS)

Incident response best practices

Video management systems

Access control

Visitor management

Key control

Knowledge of law enforcement agencies in the IPC service area

Microsoft Office software, and PC applications.

Preferred:

Utility structure

Critical infrastructure security

Basic NERC and FERC compliance awareness

Security alarm monitoring concepts

Physical access provisioning practices

Working knowledge of security technology platforms (Unified Security and OSINT platforms) used to support enterprise physical security operations

Skills in:

Interpersonal relations

Verbal and written communication

Scheduling, planning, and organizing

Developing leadership skills

Ability to:

Apply sound business practices and economic principles to ensure efficient use of resources and improve physical security processes

Effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to various audiences, both internal and external

Deal safely and effectively with persons exhibiting aggressive and/or violent behavior

Encourage active participation of stakeholders (e.g., employees, management, vendors, contractors) in formulating and implementing security processes

Learn and adapt quickly to new software platforms used in the course and scope of the Physical Security role

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

2 years of experience in physical security

Preferred:

2 or more years of demonstrated physical security supervising experience

Licenses & Certifications:

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position

Preferred:

CPR/First Aid, CPI

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is classified as sedentary/light and requires 95% office work and 5% working in the field. Must be able to perform physical tasks necessary to complete incident response; rarely lift, carry, push/pull objects during an incident investigation; work independently with management, personnel, external customers such as law enforcement to deliver corporate security objectives.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate for this position will be required to complete scheduled compliance training and submit to periodic background investigations as mandated by NERC. Reliable means of communication and transportation. Must be able to respond to intrusion detection incidents and emergency response situations. Minimal travel required within the Idaho Power service territory, with rare overnight stays.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Works independently, under minimal supervision with general to moderate scope. Prepares and presents reports as needed. Ensures contract guard personnel follow IPC processes and procedures. Ability to work within a budget.

These roles will be on the following shift schedule: