Security Specialist

The Washington Post; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays and parental leave

Mental health resources

Subsidized security-related training

Job summary

The Washington Post is seeking an experienced Security Specialist for its Security Operations Center to elevate corporate security. You will monitor activity, coordinate with internal teams, and respond to incidents while enforcing security protocols with courteous assertiveness.

The role emphasizes surveillance, access control, and collaboration with law enforcement and vendors to maintain a safe workplace across the site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Hands-on experience with surveillance tech (CCTV) and emergency planning.
• Corporate security experience required and validity of licenses.
• Excellent customer service, communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor building activity with SOC video and data-processing tech.
• Act as liaison between building security and WP security management.
• Protect employees and guests; coordinate security and access control.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and external security partners.
• Manage badge/credential creation and access assignments.
• Perform regular security rounds and incident documentation.
• Lead emergency response and incident recovery under policy.

Skills

Surveillance techniques

CCTV operations

Emergency planning

Customer service

Communication skills

Policy enforcement

Legal/compliance knowledge

First Aid/CPR/AED cert

Valid driver’s license

Badge/ID processing

Close Protection Security

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Security administration education

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Emergency response software

Job description

Join the future of news We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.

About Our Team

The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning News and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.

Why This Role Matters

We are looking for an experienced Security Specialist for our Security Operations Center (SOC) to help us elevate our corporate security function.

What Motivates You

You are committed to creating a safe and secure environment for employees, contractors, vendors, and guests. You remain calm and responsive during emergencies and take pride in helping coordinate an effective response when safety or security issues arise. You are attentive and vigilant, with the ability to identify potential security or safety concerns before they elevate. You value strong customer service and know how to enforce security protocols in a polite yet assertive way. You enjoy collaborating with internal teams, law enforcement, property management, and external security partners to maintain a safe workplace. You are an independent thinker who looks ahead, identifies gaps, and seeks opportunities to strengthen security and safety practices.

How You’ll Support the Mission

• Monitor building activity using Security Operations Center video and data-processing technology to identify and respond to potential security or safety concerns.
• Serve as a point of contact between building security and WP security management, supporting day-to-day security operations and assigned weekday shifts.
• Protect employees, contractors, vendors, and guests by coordinating security activities, monitoring access, checking credentials, and resolving incidents quickly and efficiently.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, outside security firms, property management, event- management, and other partners to support effective security operations and incident response.
• Manage company badge and credential administration, including creating new and replacement badges and assigning appropriate access based on individual roles.
• Conduct regular security rounds and surveillance of company properties to identify and address potential security or safety concerns.
• Serve as a point of contact for emergencies involving security, business continuity, safety, medical events, personnel issues, or other threats, organizing and directing emergency response and supporting activities.
• Analyze loss control and accident reports and conduct internal investigations in accordance with legal requirements and company policies.
• Identify gaps in security and safety protocols and develop policies, procedures, and required security documentation to strengthen practices and support compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Partner with functions across the company to implement and enforce security procedures and maintain a coordinated approach to workplace safety.
• Support security and emergency operations by transporting personnel to medical facilities, maintaining proper chain of custody of assigned documents, responding to alarms and dispatching appropriate personnel as needed.
• Maintain accurate security records by documenting shift activities and incidents and submitting required reports at the end of each shift.
• Support day-to-day Security Operations Center administration, including answering phones, photocopying, filing, and monitoring and responding to emails.

The Skills and Experience You Bring

Qualifications

• High school diploma required;
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred;
• further education in security administration or similar field will be an asset.
• Hands-on experience with surveillance techniques and technology (e.g. CCTV), as well emergency planning and response, is required.
• Corporate security experience required.
• Military, law enforcement, or intelligence experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.
• Must be able to obtain and retain First Aid, CPR and AED certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Experience with badge / ID processing preferred.
• Experience with Close Protection Security (CP) preferred.
• Ability to enforce security protocols in a polite yet assertive way.
• Independent thinking and forward-looking attitude.
• Knowledge of best practices in security and safety, as well as federal and state regulations.

Collaboration makes us stronger. That’s why our offices are designed with open layouts, modern technology, and easy access to transportation. With certain exceptions for newsgathering and business travel, we work on-site five days a week.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
• Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and two personal days
• 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
• Robust mental health resources
• Backup care and caregiver concierge services
• Gender affirming services
• Pet insurance
• Free Post digital subscription
• Leadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The salary range for this position is: $64,300 - $96,500 Annual

The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.

We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most. We are powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us. Join the future of news.