Security Specialist/ Senior Security Specialist

4500 Marathon Petroleum Company LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k matching

Educational reimbursement

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) seeks a Security Specialist in Houston, TX, to protect people, assets, and operations. The role involves risk assessments, security measures, and enterprise-wide resilience initiatives within a leading energy company.

You will conduct security risk evaluations, develop training programs, and collaborate with HR and leadership to align security practices with organizational goals. Travel up to 35% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in law enforcement, military or security field.

Responsibilities

• Manage Physical Security: oversee security operations for corporate offices and access control.
• Conduct Risk Assessments: identify vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies.
• Deliver Security Training: develop and lead awareness programs for safety protocols.
• Collaborate Across Teams: work with HR and leadership to align security practices.
• Ensure Compliance: maintain adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Support Investigations: assist with fact-finding and incident reviews.
• Travel up to 35%.

Skills

Risk assessment

Incident prevention

Regulatory compliance

Investigative interviewing

Analytical

Communication

Diplomacy

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

An exciting career awaits you At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work - one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment. Marathon Petroleum is seeking a Security Specialist to join our team of dedicated professionals safeguarding one of the nation’s leading energy enterprises. At Marathon Petroleum, security is not just about response - it’s about foresight, preparation, and leadership. In this role, you will help protect our people, assets, and operations by conducting thorough risk assessments, implementing proactive security measures, and supporting enterprise-wide resilience initiatives. If you’re driven to make a meaningful impact on safety, reliability, and operational excellence, we invite you to bring your expertise to Marathon Petroleum.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage Physical Security: Oversee security operations for corporate offices, including access control, surveillance systems, and emergency response planning.
• Conduct Risk Assessments: Identify vulnerabilities, evaluate threats, and implement mitigation strategies to protect people and assets.
• Deliver Security Training: Develop and lead awareness programs to educate employees on safety protocols and incident prevention.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with business units, HR, and leadership to align security practices with organizational goals.
• Ensure Compliance: Maintain adherence to regulatory requirements and internal security policies.
• Support Investigations: Assist with fact-finding and incident reviews, applying investigative best practices.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
• Travel up to 35%

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in law enforcement, military or security field

SKILLS

• Strong understanding of the practices associated with the protection of property and individuals
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the risk assessment process
• Displays in-depth knowledge of security incident prevention strategies and management
• Fully competent in major security regulatory compliance programs
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of investigative interviewing and fact-finding processes; conceptually understands Code of Conduct investigation processes
• Strong problem solving and analytical skill
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy appropriate to the situation
• Ability to maintain effective work relationships with all levels of colleagues
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Benefits

• Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement.
• The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

Location: Houston, Texas

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID: 00024666

Location Address: 500 Dallas St Ste 2900

Education: Employee Group: Full time Employee Subgroup: Regular Marathon Petroleum Company LP

MPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision‑making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail]. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation’s largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.