Senior Security Specialist

drive for MPC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is seeking a Senior Security Specialist to lead security strategies at Salt Lake City sites, manage security programs, and coordinate with law enforcement to mitigate risks. The role emphasizes compliance with security regulations and investigation quality.

The candidate should bring extensive experience in protective services, risk assessment, and complex investigations, with the ability to collaborate across internal teams and external agencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years of law enforcement, military, or security-related field.
• Fully competent in protecting property and people.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment processes.
• Strong knowledge of security incident prevention strategies.
• Familiar with major security regulatory compliance programs.
• Understanding of investigative interviewing and fact-finding processes.

Responsibilities

• Establishes security strategies and protection priorities at sites and along distribution channels.
• Manages facility security programs and security personnel per protocols.
• Ensures compliance with applicable security regulations.
• Participates in Security Risk/Vulnerability Assessments and mitigates vulnerabilities.
• Implements Anti-Violence Workplace policies.
• Supports Business Conduct investigations by handling quality investigations.
• Interacts with law enforcement and government agencies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Situational awareness

Communication

Incident response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Access control systems

Security monitoring software

Incident management tools

Job description

## Senior Security SpecialistApply: Salt Lake City, Utah: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 4, 2026 (21 days left to apply): 00024659# **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.RESPONSIBILITIES:• Establishes security and protection strategies, priorities, and critical tasks at assigned sites and along distribution channels including procedures, training, equipment, visitor and access controls, security communications and information sharing.• Manages facility security programs and security personnel in accordance with company and facility protocols.• Ensures compliance with applicable security regulations.• Participates in Security Risk/Vulnerability Assessments and implements security measures to mitigate vulnerabilities.• Implements company Anti-Violence Workplace prevention policies.• Supports corporate Business Conduct office by performing quality investigations.• Interacts with law enforcement, Homeland Security, and other government agency officials.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or GED • Minimum 4 or more years of law enforcement, military, or security related field • Fully competent in 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 the major security regulatory compliance programs • Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of investigative interviewing and fact-finding processes; conceptually understands Code of Conduct investigation processes **Preferred Qualifications*** Ten (10) or more years of law enforcement, military, or security-related field.* Exhibits advanced skills in developing, implementing, and managing processes and programs involving law enforcement and other security support programs.* Demonstrates expert skills in gathering and assessing information related to potential security threats and developing appropriate preventive strategies within their area of assignment.* Displays expert skills in coordinating efforts with internal and external resources to ensure restoration of critical systems and the proper support to all parties in the event of a security related event.* Recognized as an expert in the security regulatory compliance programs within their area of assignment.* Demonstrates the ability to lead investigative teams, conduct complex Code of Conduct investigations, and prepare for legal proceedings to which the company may be a party.* Exhibits advanced skills in the development and preservation of evidenceAs an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.Location:Salt Lake City, UtahAdditional locations:Job Requisition ID:00024659Location Address:474 W 900 NEducation:Employee Group:Full timeEmployee Subgroup:RegularMarathon Petroleum Company LP 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 would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here. 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. 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. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / DisabilityWe 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. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.