Sr Physical Security Consultant

WEC Energy Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

WEC Energy Group's Chicago team seeks a Physical Security Consultant to identify security gaps, assess threats, and coordinate security-related activities across business units. You will partner with internal stakeholders and external law enforcement to protect personnel and property.

The role emphasizes investigations, threat intelligence, and incident response, with opportunities to contribute to enterprise protection and continuity planning.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of physical security work experience required.
• 4-7 years for senior level, in law enforcement, investigations, or intelligence.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; professional certifications considered in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Provides security protection services and advisory support to reduce risks and protect personnel and property.
• Leads investigations in coordination with cybersecurity, HR, ethics, or law enforcement as needed.
• Follows policies to escalate security matters, file reports, and maintain security databases.

Skills

Physical security

Investigations

Threat intelligence

Crisis response

Security program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or Security Management

Tools

CPP

PSP

Job description

WEC Business Services LLC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Physical Security Consultant/Sr. Physical Security Consultant in our Chicago, Illinois location.

This is a job family posting where experience will be the determining factor for level selected.

About Us

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation's largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.

As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don't just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.

If you're talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.

Job Summary

The Physical Security Consultant is responsible for identifying security gaps, concerns, threats, and/or risks and follow internal procedures and protocol to elevate or resolve issues as appropriate, such as conducting investigations or sharing threat intelligence with appropriate members of the organization. Specific functional areas include, but are not limited to, enterprise protection, operational integration, intelligence, investigations, situational awareness and security projection. This position is the primary interface for the business and operations to share information and coordinate security-related activities and requirements. Physical Security Consultants are expected to develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders such as contract security personnel, local law enforcement, and internal business areas who work closely with security.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides security protection services, consulting services and advisory support to the business and operations to reduce risks, maximize workforce safety, and protect property
• Leads investigations in close support and coordination with cybersecurity, HR. ethics, and/or external law enforcement as appropriate
• Follows policy and procedures to elevate security matters, file reports, collect evidence, and maintain relevant databases or information in security systems
• Executes company policies and procedures for the physical security program aligned with the overarching enterprise security model and best practice standards and ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and regulations (e.g. NERC CIP, TSA)
• Provides work direction, site training, policy and process training, and maintains relationships with contract security personnel
• Maintains an understanding of the application of security technology to the company's processes to mitigate risk
• Develops and maintains relationships and represents the company with local law enforcement, Other security-related external agency stakeholders and the broader intelligence community
• Responds to crises or urgent situations to mitigate immediate and potential threats. uses mitigation, preparedness, and response and recovery approaches, as needed, to maximize survival Of life, preservation Of property and operational assets
• Participates in internal and external emergency response and business continuity planning exercises
• Analyzes intelligence to identify trends and determine risks
• Foster a culture that promotes security as an integral part of safety
• Maintains key performance and process metrics to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness Of processes, procedures, and systems

Minimum Qualifications

• Physical Security Consultant - Minimum 2- 4 years of physical security work experience in law enforcement, investigations or intelligence in a civilian or military organization required.
• Senior Physical Security Consultant - Minimum 4 -7 years of physical security work experience in law enforcement, investigations or intelligence in a civilian or military organization required.
• It requires some out-of-state travel and is subject to 24 hour call out
• A Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science, Security Management or Business Administration is preferred. A combination of associate degree, military, law enforcement or professional physical security experience and physical security certification (CPP, PSP) or certificates (enterprise security risk management, security risk assessment, workplace violence prevention, executive protection, etc) will be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred experience with or understanding of nation state threats to critical infrastructure
• Project and Contract Management experience (Threat Assessments, CCTV System Installation, etc.)
• Familiarity with the City of Chicago Neighborhoods and Streets, in addition to the urban areas

End Date: 09/29/2026

Pay Range Minimum: $78,702.26

Pay Range Maximum: $135,761.08

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

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WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.