Senior Security Advisor

NC Health Affiliates; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Parental leave and adoption support

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Blue Cross NC is seeking a Senior Safety & Security Advisor to support enterprise safety, security operations, incident response, and risk mitigation across locations. This senior individual contributor role provides hands-on operational support for workplace safety, physical security, investigations, and security program execution, including executive protection as needed.

The position may require travel, evening, weekend, and on-call work to ensure enterprise security coverage and proactive

Qualifications

• CPR, AED and first aid certification required within first 30 days.
• Valid driver’s license required for on-site duties.
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, or 7 years of related experience if no degree.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise security operations and incident response across locations.
• Assist with investigations, reporting, and escalation of security concerns.
• Provide backup operational support to the Manager during absences or surge periods.
• Coordinate with law enforcement partners as needed.
• Support executive protection services and travel assignments.

Skills

CPR AED First Aid certification

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree required or 7 years of related experience in lieu

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Safety & Security Advisor is a senior individual contributor role responsible for supporting enterprise safety, security operations, incident response, and risk mitigation across a family of companies. This role provides hands-on operational support for workplace safety, physical security, employee preparedness, investigations, and security program execution, while also supporting executive and Board protection needs as assigned.

Operating under the direction of the Manager of Corporate Security & Executive Protection, the Sr. Safety & Security Advisor plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, secure, and prepared environment for employees, visitors, leaders, Board members, and company assets. The position requires discretion, sound judgement, operational discipline, and the ability to respond effectively to security incidents, workplace safety concerns, and elevated-risk situations.

The role is operational in nature and may require travel, evening, weekend, and on-call work to support enterprise security coverage, incident response, special events, and protective assignments when needed.

What You'll Do

Enterprise Security Operations & Incident Response

• Support day-to-day corporate security operations across enterprise locations, including incident triage, response coordination, and investigations support.
• Respond to and assist with security incidents, emergencies, workplace threats, and events impacting people, facilities, or operations.
• Assist with documentation, reporting, follow-up actions, and escalation of security concerns in alignment with established protocols.
• Provide backup operational support to the Manager during absences, heightened security needs, or surge periods.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and local, state, or federal law enforcement partners as needed.

Protective Services Support

• Support executive and Board protection services during business hours, after-hours events, and travel assignments as directed.
• Assist with advance security planning, site assessments, route analysis, and threat identification for executive movements and special events.
• Maintain confidentiality, situational awareness, and professionalism in all protective engagements.

Enterprise Security Program Support

• Support the execution of enterprise-wide safety and security programs and initiatives.
• Assist with risk assessments, audits, and identification of security vulnerabilities.
• Help implement security procedures, protocols, and enhancements developed by Security leadership.
• Provide subject-matter expertise and recommendations based on field observations and operational experience.

Policy & Compliance Support

• Enforce and adhere to enterprise security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Support compliance with applicable laws, licensing requirements, and internal governance standards.
• Identify gaps or risks in policy application and escalation recommendations to the Manager.

Vendor & Partner Coordination (Non-Ownership)

• Work alongside contract security personnel to support daily operations and special assignments.
• Provide operational direction and feedback to vendor staff as authorized by Security leadership.
• Escalate vendor performance issues or concerns to the Manager for resolution.

Employee Safety & Awareness Support

• Assist with employee safety education, awareness efforts, and preparedness initiatives.
• Support drills, exercises, and training activities related to emergency response and workplace safety.
• Serve as a visible and trusted security presence for employees and leaders.

What You'll Give

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, no degree must have 7 years of related experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• CPR, AED, and first aid certified required within the first 30 days of employment.
• Eligible to obtain a concealed weapon license.

What We Like

• Prior corporate security experience in a financial or healthcare environment
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Prior experience driving corporate vehicles and transportation of employees
• Background in executive-level security, ideal

What You'll Get

• The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that's deeply invested in the community
• Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs
• Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education
• 401k match including an annual company contribution

Salary Range At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, l