Senior Physical Security Specialist

Cambia Health Solutions; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 76,500 - 103,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home options

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Cambia Health Solutions is seeking a Senior Physical Security Specialist for on-site work in Portland, OR or Renton, WA. You will lead enterprise physical security operations, respond to incidents, and provide executive protection for senior leaders and key personnel.

The role includes planning protective operations for board meetings, managing security technologies, and coordinating with law enforcement as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, Homeland Security, Emergency Management or related field with 5+ years in protective services or equivalent.
• Preferred certifications include CPP, PSP, APP, executive protection, CPR/AED and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Oversee enterprise physical security operations aligned with risk posture and business needs.
• Respond to critical incidents and emergencies affecting personnel and facilities.
• Provide executive protection for senior leaders and designated personnel.
• Plan and execute protective operations for board meetings and high-profile events.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigate threats.
• Oversee security technologies and SOC systems.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and external agencies as needed.
• Manage contracted security vendors to ensure compliance.
• Develop and deliver physical security policies and training.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Decision-making

Verbal and written communication

Risk assessment

Executive protection

Incident response

Security technologies

Governance

Mentoring

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Tools

Access control systems

Video management systems

Intrusion detection systems

SOC / security operations center tools

Job description

On-site role (5 days/week in office) at Portland, OR or Renton, WA office. Candidates must reside within commutable distance of that location.

Build a career with purpose. Join our Cause to create a person-focused and economically sustainable health care system.

Who We Are Looking For

Every day, Cambia’s dedicated team of Senior Physical Security Specialists is living our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the Physical Security team, our Senior Physical Security Specialist is responsible for enterprise-wide physical security operations, risk management, and security program execution. Serves as a senior individual contributor and subject matter expert providing strategic guidance, operational leadership, executive protection, incident response, security technology oversight, and governance support. Partners with Corporate Physical Security leadership, business units, vendors, and external stakeholders to ensure a safe and secure environment for personnel, facilities, and assets – all in service of creating a person-focused health care experience.

Do you have a passion for serving others and learning new things? Do you thrive as part of a collaborative, caring team? Then this role may be the perfect fit.

Qualifications

Senior Physical Security Specialist would have a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, or a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in law enforcement, federal law enforcement, military police/security forces, executive protection, or other protective services assignments involving threat assessment, incident response, and personnel protection, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred certifications include CPP, PSP, APP, executive protection certification, and CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

Skills And Attributes

• Advanced analytical thinking, critical decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced verbal and written communication, collaboration, relationship-building, and executive presence.
• Advanced capability in risk assessment, threat management, executive protection, emergency response, and incident command.
• Advanced knowledge of physical security technologies, systems administration, governance, and program development.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and guide security personnel, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations and training programs.
• Ability to perform effectively in dynamic, high‑pressure, and sensitive environments involving senior leadership and critical incidents.
• Demonstrated practical judgment, discretion, and service orientation supporting safety and business continuity.
• Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision‑making in professional settings highly desired.

What You Will Do At Cambia

• Performs enterprise physical security operations oversight aligned with organizational risk posture and business needs.
• Responds to critical incidents and emergencies affecting personnel and facilities.
• Provides executive protection services for senior leaders, Board members, and designated personnel.
• Plans and executes protective operations for board meetings, executive events, and public‑facing engagements.
• Conducts physical security, threat, and violence risk assessments and recommends mitigation strategies.
• Oversees physical security technologies, including access control, video management, intrusion detection, visitor management, and SOC systems.
• Supports and oversees SOC activities, incident monitoring, escalation, reporting, and response coordination.
• Oversees contract security vendors and guard services, ensuring compliance with contractual and operational requirements.
• Develops, maintains, and delivers physical security policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Coordinating with law enforcement and external agencies to support investigations, threat management, protective operations, and emergency response.

Work Environment

• Work primarily performed in an office environment.
• Travel may be required, either locally or out of state.
• May be required to work outside of normal business hours.

In Washington and Oregon: The expected hiring range is $76,500.00 – $103,500.00, the full range is $72,000.00 – $117,000.00 and the bonus target is 10%.

About Cambia

Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose‑driven, award‑winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry, innovating together toward sustainable, person‑focused health care. Whether we’re helping members, lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities, our compassion, empathy and team spirit always shine through.

Why Join the Cambia Team?

At Cambia, You Can

• Work alongside diverse teams building cutting‑edge solutions to transform health care.
• Earn a competitive salary and enjoy generous benefits while doing work that changes lives.
• Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed.
• Give back to your community by participating in Cambia‑supported outreach programs.
• Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups.

We believe a career at Cambia is more than just a paycheck – and your compensation should be too. Our compensation package includes competitive base pay as well as a market‑leading 401(k) with a significant company match, bonus opportunities and more.

Benefits

In exchange for helping members live healthy lives, we offer benefits that empower you to do the same. Just a few highlights include:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members, including mental health benefits.
• Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.
• Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company‑paid holidays.
• Market‑leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period).
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with Cambia immediately preceding leave).
• Award‑winning wellness programs that reward you for participation.
• Employee Assistance Fund for those in need.
• Commute and parking benefits.

Lear more about our benefits.

We are happy to offer work from home options for most of our roles. To take advantage of this flexible option, we require employees to have a wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb.

As part of our security requirements, new hires will need access to a personal mobile device to set up Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA) upon joining the company. MFA is an important layer of protection for accessing Cambia systems and is required for all employees.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer dedicated to a drug and tobacco‑free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.

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