Security Specialist I

Wacker Group; Adrian (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Hybrid work arrangements

401(k) with company match

Education Assistance

Job summary

WACKER in Adrian, MI is seeking a Security Specialist I to coordinate site security, manage access, and support emergency response. You will handle visitor management, CCTV monitoring, and regulatory compliance across the Adrian Site Security Center.

The role supports the North Central America region, with cross-functional collaboration and ongoing improvement of security procedures and training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• Strong multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to learn SAP and internal tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site security and visitor management.
• Monitor CCTV and alarm systems.
• Support audits, investigations, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate FTZ documentation and DHS-related tasks.
• Provide on-call security coverage as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

SAP

WACKER Intranet

Business Warehouse

Job description

Job Location (Short): Adrian, MI, USA, 49221

Posting Start Date: 10/6/26

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team in Adrian,

we are looking for you as a(n) Security Specialist I.

The Security Specialist I is responsible for providing security coordination, site support, emergency response coordination, regulatory compliance support, and administrative security services for the Adrian Site Security Center. This position serves as a central resource for security operations, visitor management, emergency communications, compliance tracking, and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) activities while ensuring adherence to site security, safety, and regulatory requirements.

The role supports the North Central America (NCA) Region by coordinating site access control, monitoring security systems, managing emergency and security communications, supporting audits and investigations, and assisting with security and safety compliance programs.

Security Coordination and Site Support

• Ensure Security Coordination and Site Support service levels are maintained through effective administration of security policies, programs, and procedures.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for site security inquiries and support requests.
• Maintain site access control systems, visitor management processes, and security documentation.
• Assist in implementing and improving site security initiatives and procedures.
• Support internal stakeholders in matters related to site security compliance and requirements.

Security Compliance, FTZ, and Regulatory Support

• Ensure Site Security Procedures are effectively managed and administered, including FTZ and DHS-related security requirements.
• Read, interpret, and understand applicable federal, state, local, and corporate regulations related to security and safety.
• Make recommendations for revisions to security procedures and programs to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Assist with Foreign Trade Zone documentation, tracking, reporting, and processing requirements.
• Support security and compliance investigations, claims reviews, and inquiry resolution activities.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of internal and external security audits.
• Track audit actions and assist with corrective action implementation and closure.

Regional Security Operations and Site Monitoring

• Support coordination of security operations for the NCA Region.
• Manage employee and contractor ID badging processes.
• Monitor Security CCTV and site alarm systems.
• Coordinate visitor access procedures and delivery processing.
• Support truck deliveries and tanker processing activities.
• Serve as the NCA Region central contact point for ChemTrec communications and off-site telephone inquiries.
• Ensure accurate documentation and communication of security-related events.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED; Associate’s degree preferred
• Strong multitasking skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with continual interruptions.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Willingness and ability to learn new tasks and tools (SAP, WACKER Intranet, Business Warehouse Enterprise Buyer, WACKER specific IT tools, etc.)
• Effective communication skills (oral and written) including inclusion and collaboration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to analyze information and make sound recommendations regarding security and compliance matters.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Adaptability and Continuous Learning
• Willingness to learn and implement new technologies, systems, and methods.
• Openness to feedback, organizational change, and continual improvement.
• Flexibility to provide on-call coverage and work nonstandard schedules when required by operations.
• Safe-work permitting, audits, risk assessments, compliance reviews, and emergency-response support.
• Knowledge of industry standards, operational excellence practices, and management systems.
• Must obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Ability to complete required DHS, FTZ, site security, and emergency response training.

What do we offer?

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

Compensation and Incentive plans

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1

Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays

Paid parental leave

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

401(k) with company match

Education Assistance Program

Career development and advancement opportunities

Support for Community Involvement

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote the equality of opportunity for all who are qualified and bring the requisite experience, talent, skill and potential, without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.