Security Specialist - 3rd Shift

BHP, Inc dba Global Power Components; Burnham (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components is seeking a Security Specialist to oversee the safety and security of our Milwaukee-area properties. The role focuses on monitoring surveillance cameras, securing premises, and investigating incidents to ensure a safe environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience with CCTV, access control, and alarm systems, plus strong reporting and communication skills. This on-site position requires flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a security or surveillance role.
• Strong understanding of security technologies, including CCTV systems, access control, and alarm systems.
• Excellent observational and investigative skills, with the ability to assess and respond to situations quickly and effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and documentation purposes.
• Ability to remain calm and decisive in high-pressure situations.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Camera Monitoring: Continuously monitor and analyze live footage from surveillance cameras to detect any suspicious activity or potential threats.
• Incident Investigation: Respond promptly to security incidents, investigate breaches or suspicious activities, document findings, and provide detailed reports to management.
• Property Surveillance & Security: Perform regular property patrols to ensure physical security, checking for security vulnerabilities, unauthorized access, and ensuring all security systems are operational.
• Access Control: Manage and monitor access points, ensuring only authorized personnel are allowed entry. Oversee key control procedures and maintain security of restricted areas.
• Emergency Response: Respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, including intrusions, fire alarms, medical incidents, and other security-related events, following established protocols.
• Collaboration & Reporting: Collaborate with law enforcement, management, and other teams as necessary during investigations or incidents. Prepare and submit incident reports, security audits, and other required documentation.
• Security System Maintenance: Ensure that all security systems, including cameras, alarms, and access control devices, are properly maintained and operational.
• Training & Awareness: Assist in the training of staff on security procedures and safety protocols. Promote a culture of security awareness among employees and visitors.

Skills

Camera Monitoring

Incident Investigation

Property Surveillance

Access Control

Emergency Response

Collaboration & Reporting

Security System Maintenance

Training & Awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Security certification / first aid (preferred)

Tools

CCTV systems

Alarm systems

Access control devices

Job description

Title: Security Specialist Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week) Hire Type: Temp-to-Hire (3+ months) Shift: 3rd (Monday-Friday 10pm – 6:30am)

Overview: Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. Global Power Components is a privately held, financially sound, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures for housing fully-equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. As a result of our expansion, we are looking for a Security Specialist to join our growing security team.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and vigilant Security Specialist to oversee the safety and security of our properties. This position requires a strong focus on monitoring security cameras, securing premises, and investigating incidents to ensure a safe and secure environment. The ideal candidate will possess keen attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to security.

Key Responsibilities

• Camera Monitoring: Continuously monitor and analyze live footage from surveillance cameras to detect any suspicious activity or potential threats.
• Incident Investigation: Respond promptly to security incidents, investigate breaches or suspicious activities, document findings, and provide detailed reports to management.
• Property Surveillance & Security: Perform regular property patrols to ensure physical security, checking for security vulnerabilities, unauthorized access, and ensuring all security systems are operational.
• Access Control: Manage and monitor access points, ensuring only authorized personnel are allowed entry. Oversee key control procedures and maintain security of restricted areas.
• Emergency Response: Respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, including intrusions, fire alarms, medical incidents, and other security-related events, following established protocols.
• Collaboration & Reporting: Collaborate with law enforcement, management, and other teams as necessary during investigations or incidents. Prepare and submit incident reports, security audits, and other required documentation.
• Security System Maintenance: Ensure that all security systems, including cameras, alarms, and access control devices, are properly maintained and operational.
• Training & Awareness: Assist in the training of staff on security procedures and safety protocols. Promote a culture of security awareness among employees and visitors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a security or surveillance role.
• Strong understanding of security technologies, including CCTV systems, access control, and alarm systems.
• Excellent observational and investigative skills, with the ability to assess and respond to situations quickly and effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and documentation purposes.
• Ability to remain calm and decisive in high-pressure situations.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Certification in security, surveillance, or first aid (preferred but not required).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and patrol properties for extended periods.
• Ability to operate security equipment, including monitoring cameras and alarms.
• Must be able to lift or move objects as needed.

#ZR At Global Power Components, our mission is simple: Inov8OrDie Driven by this mindset, GPC has grown from 200 to more than 2,000 employees in just five years, expanding from one manufacturing facility to four locations across the Milwaukee area, including our new 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in West Milwaukee. We design and manufacture the critical infrastructure that surrounds and supports power generation. But what sets GPC apart isn't just what we build — it's how we work. We move fast. We make decisions. We solve problems. We challenge ourselves to continuously improve, raise the bar and deliver quality work on time. We look for ways to remove unnecessary complexity and make work easier for our customers, our partners and each other. And through it all, we protect our people, our workplaces and the reputation we've built. GPC isn't a traditional corporate environment — and we don't want to be. We expect people to take ownership, speak up, make decisions and get things done. As GPC continues to grow, our people have opportunities to take on significant responsibility, solve bigger problems and make a visible impact on the business. If you're energized by growth, comfortable with change, willing to roll up your sleeves and want to help build what's next in power generation, GPC is a place where you can make an impact.