Security Specialist

Idaho Power Company; Boise, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k employer-match

Pension plan

Employee incentive plan

Job summary

Idaho Power Company in Boise, Idaho is seeking three Security Specialists to join the Physical Security team. The role focuses on protecting facilities, managing visitor and access control, and coordinating incident response.

Competitive pay, benefits, and a 401k employer-match/pension plan are offered. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 2 years in physical security, with supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 2 years of experience in physical security.
• Preferred: 2+ years of demonstrated physical security supervising experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assisting with security incident response and reporting.

Skills

Security operations

Asset protection

Video management

Access control

Visitor management

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Video management systems

Access control systems

Security monitoring software

Job description

If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the Employee Portal. Application Deadline: 09/17/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time # of Positions: 3 Job Type: Regular Job End Date: Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Pay Range: $25.61 – $30.85 Hourly Minimum Age Requirement:

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?

• 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

• 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

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

Day A-Shift: 7:00am – 3:00pm, Monday - FridayDay B-Shift: 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday

Competencies

• Adaptability
• Building Customer Loyalty
• Collaborating
• Communication
• Continuous Learning
• Planning and Organizing
• Safety Focus
• Work Standards

Contact Information Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] Idaho Power Company Recruiting Office P.O. Box 70 Boise, ID 83707

Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws.

Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa, such as an H-1B visa.

About Us

With 17 hydroelectric power plants along the Snake River and its tributaries, Idaho Power is proud to provide safe, reliable, and affordable energy to customers in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. Our nearly 2,200 employees serve more than 650,000 customers in a service area spanning an estimated 24,000 square miles. They live, work, and play in some of the most beautiful and rugged landscapes in the West. We’re working hard to keep our communities safe, connected, and thriving. We hope you’ll join us.