Security Specialist

Federal Express Corporation; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a district-level security leader to oversee on-site programs protecting people, assets, and brand. The role conducts risk assessments, leads investigations, and coordinates with law enforcement to support security operations at the assigned location.

The position emphasizes monitoring security technologies, reporting metrics, and training partners in security best practices, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in directly related field.
• Three (3) years related experience in corporate security, audit, military, law enforcement, transportation or supply chain loss prevention, and/or loss analytics.
• Strong interpersonal communication, writing skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Leads district level security program efforts, ensuring safety of People, Assets, and Brand within the location.
• Encompasses strategic security planning at specific assigned location(s).
• Investigates incidents involving potential workplace violence, security breaches, losses, fraud, or integrity concerns—via interviews and evidence reviews.
• Liaises with law enforcement and regulatory agencies for investigations and compliance.
• Monitors security plans and technologies, including surveillance cameras and access control systems.
• Tracks and reports on established security metrics and addresses gaps or security concerns.
• Trains business partners on security best practices.
• Reviews on-site security concerns with customers and formulates action plans.
• Maintains knowledge of TSA, FAA regulations and company policies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in directly related field

Job description

Serves as primary regional security resource, supporting on-site security programs focused on protecting people, assets, and brand integrity. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, managing urgent incidents, and leading investigations into workplace violence, fraud, and losses. Acts as liaison with law enforcement and regulatory agencies, and oversees on-site security technologies. Tracks key metrics, mitigates risks, and assists in training business partners on security best practices.

Essential Functions

• Leads district level security program efforts, ensuring the safety and security of our People, Assets, and Brand within the assigned location.
• Encompasses strategic security planning at specific assigned location(s).
• Key responsibilities include security risk assessments, response to urgent security matters, lead investigations into incidents involving potential workplace violence, security breaches, losses, fraud, or integrity concerns through interviews and evidence reviews.
• Serves as liaison with law enforcement and governmental regulatory agencies, to support investigations and compliance efforts.
• Monitors security plans and technologies, including surveillance cameras and access control systems.
• Tracks and reports on established key security program goals and metrics, and addresses gaps or physical security concerns.
• Assists department’s efforts in training business partners on security best practices.
• Initiates in-person/on-site visits with customers as needed to review and formulate action plans related to various security shipping concerns, including but not limited to lost, pilfered and/or damaged shipments.
• Maintains a broad and thorough knowledge base across all regulatory areas, to include TSA and FAA, company policies, and IC/ISP agreements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree/Equivalent in directly related field. Related fields may include corporate security, audit, military, law enforcement, transportation or supply chain loss prevention, loss analytics.

Minimum Experience

Three (3) years related experience required in corporate security, audit, military, law enforcement, transportation or supply chain loss prevention, and/or loss analytics.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Strong interpersonal communication, writing skills, and problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of Microsoft based computer programs and the ability to prepare detailed reports. Ability to complete required training programs. Must maintain a valid driver’s license to operate company vehicle.

Job Conditions

Non-covered safety sensitive position; ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. If required to carry a firearm as part of job duties, subject to random drug testing. Works in an industrial environment and must adhere to all safety considerations. Travel may be necessary.

Pay Transparency

Pay: Internal: FEC_SH29 External: Min $41.10 - Max $51.38

Additional Details: Posting closes Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 5pm CDT.

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.

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California Fair Chance: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

FedEx complies with criminal history and Security Threat Assessment (STA) screening requirements defined by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for positions requiring security identification display area (SIDA) access, Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations for commercial driving positions, Department of Defense Facility Security Office standard procedures in covered facilities, and all other laws, regulations, or executive orders, including those required by federal, state, or local government contract, or which the Attorney General determines to be essential for an employer to do business with an agency or department of the federal, state, or local government.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

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• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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