Security Specialist

Marathon Petroleum; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum’s Los Angeles Refinery in Carson, CA seeks an experienced Security Specialist to establish security strategies and protect assets across sites and distribution channels. The role covers procedures, training, access controls, and security communications with core hours 7 AM - 4 PM.

Onsite schedules include 9/80 or 5/40; on-call duty required. Required: HS diploma or GED with 8 years in security or 4+ years with a Bachelor’s, strong risk assessment and regulatory knowledge, MS

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in Microsoft 365: Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC Card.
• Travel up to 10%.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Establishes security strategies and protection measures at sites and along distribution channels.
• Manages facility security programs and security personnel.
• Ensures compliance with security regulations.
• Participates in risk/vulnerability assessments and mitigates vulnerabilities.
• Interacts with law enforcement and government agencies.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Driver's license

PPE compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor degree (preferred)

Job description

Security Specialist

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Job Summary

The Marathon Los Angeles Refinery located in Carson, CA is seeking an experienced Security Specialist to establish security and protection strategies, priorities, and critical tasks at assigned sites and along distribution channels including procedures, training, equipment, visitor and access controls, security communications and information sharing.

The available onsite schedules for the position are 9/80 or 5/40 , on-call duty is required and support of TAR as needed. Core business hours: 7 AM - 4 PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Establishes security and protection strategies, priorities, and critical tasks at assigned sites and along distribution channels including procedures, training, equipment, visitor and access controls, security communications and information sharing.
• Manages facility security programs and security personnel in accordance with company and facility protocols.
• Ensures compliance with applicable security regulations.
• Participates in Security Risk/Vulnerability Assessments and implements security measures to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Implements company Anti-Violence Workplace prevention policies.
• Supports corporate Business Conduct office by performing quality investigations.
• Interacts with law enforcement, Homeland Security, and other government agency officials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of law enforcement, military security or industrial security experience OR Must have a Bachelor Degree in related field and 4 or more years of law enforcement, military security or industrial security experience.
• Must be fully competent in the practices associated with the protection of property and individuals. Demonstrate in depth knowledge of risk assessment process. Displays in depth knowledge of security incident prevention strategies and management. Fully competent in the major security regulatory compliance programs. Demonstrates in depth knowledge of investigative interviewing and fact-finding processes; conceptually understands Code of Conduct investigation processes
• Must be proficient in Microsoft 365: Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC Card.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.
• Travel Requirement is up to 10%.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery, be able to physically perform all tasks in the field and take hair drug test and physical.
• Must be able to work onsite schedules for the position which are 9/80 or 5/40 , on-call duty is required and support of TAR as needed. Core business hours: 7 AM - 4 PM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Security related Bachelors Degree is preferred.

Education

High School (Required)

Relocation

Relocation is not available.

Location

Carson, California

Job Requisition ID

00025105

Pay Min/Max

$106,900.00 - $184,300.00 Salary

Grade

11 - 12

Location Address

2350 E 223rd St

Employee Group

Full time

Employee Subgroup

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here .

Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health,

Learn more about Marathon Petroleum's benefits at https://mympcbenefits.com/

This job will posted through Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.