Security Specialist

MOBIS North America Electrified Powertrain, LLC; Ellabell (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

MOBIS North America Electrified Powertrain, LLC is seeking a Security Specialist to support physical security operations, monitor access controls, and manage credentials across facilities. The role collaborates with employees, contractors, and management to protect personnel, assets, and information.

Responsibilities include investigations, incident response, audits, and security awareness initiatives, with travel to site locations as needed across the Georgia region.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of experience in physical security or related field.
• Working knowledge of access control, CCTV, incident reporting, and security operations.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field preferred.
• Experience in corporate or manufacturing security environments is a plus.
• Experience with visitor management, X-ray screening or weapons detection is a plus.
• Experience conducting investigations and preparing detailed reports.
• Experience supporting security audits, emergency response, and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Create blueprints for security installations and layouts.
• Manage security issues for facilities and grounds.
• Coordinate with external agencies and service providers for contracted security.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance for physical security systems.
• Oversee security systems and delegate tasks to team.
• Implement and maintain preventive security risk measures.
• Manage security services and monitor contracts for upkeep.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and report to management.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and cost projections for security activities.
• Review invoices for accuracy and processing.
• Travel to other sites as needed.
• Perform other security-related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Access control systems

CCTV surveillance

Incident reporting

Security operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Criminal justice or security field degree (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview

The Security Specialist is responsible for supporting the organization's physical security operations by monitoring access control systems, managing employee and visitor credentials, conducting investigations, responding to security incidents, and ensuring compliance with company policies and security standards. This position collaborates closely with employees, contractors, vendors, and management to maintain a safe, secure, and professional work environment while protecting personnel, assets, and company information. The Security Specialist assists with audits, emergency response activities, security awareness initiatives, and other security-related programs as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:No

Key Responsibilities

To perform successfully in this position, the incumbent must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. Additional duties may be assigned.

• Create blueprints for security installations.
• Manage all security-related issues for company facilities and grounds.
• Coordinate with external agencies and service providers to contract services and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance plan for physical security systems, including CCTV cameras, gates, metal detection systems, monitoring systems, ACS systems, biometric readers/scanners, video production, credential inventory, and audits.
• Oversee the facility's security systems and delegate tasks to appropriate team members.
• Implement and maintain a preventive maintenance program to mitigate physical security risks.
• Manage security services and monitor contracts to ensure timely plant updates and year-round routine maintenance.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and report findings to management.
• Prepare reports, analyses, resolutions, and cost projections for departmental activities.
• Review invoices for accuracy and processing.
• Travel as needed to visit other sites.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

AUTHORITY & SCOPE

This role operates within defined corporate policies and procedures and exercises judgment appropriate to its level of responsibility. The position may influence decisions related to functional operations, processes, or recommendations and elevate matters as required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in physical security, law enforcement, military service, or a related security field.
• Working knowledge of access control systems, CCTV surveillance, incident reporting, and general security operations.

Preferred Experience:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Security Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in corporate, manufacturing, automotive, logistics, distribution, or warehouse security environments.
• Experience with access control systems, CCTV monitoring, visitor management platforms, X-ray screening equipment, and weapons detection systems.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and preparing detailed reports.
• Experience supporting security audits, compliance programs, emergency response activities, and contractor/vendor security management.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

• Physical Security Professional (PSP)
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
• Certified Protection Officer (CPO)
• FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Certifications
• First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification
• Valid driver's license required.