Supervisor Compliance Field Support & Physical Security - Corporate Security - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

FirstEnergy Corp; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension plan

401(k) with matching employer contrib.

Medical/dental/vision

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp in Akron, OH, is seeking a Supervisor, Compliance Field Support & Physical Security to lead the Physical Security Field Support team, guide risk assessments, investigations and regulatory compliance across the service territory.

You will oversee audits, develop security policies, coordinate with law enforcement, and manage projects, budgets and timelines while collaborating with Corporate Security, Operations and IT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with broad security background.
• 7+ years in physical security, compliance, risk management or related fields.
• Experience with NERC CIP standards and utility security requirements.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and develop Physical Security Field Representatives.
• Lead compliance with CIP Standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee audits, investigations, threat assessments, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and law enforcement partners.
• Manage projects, budgets, and timelines across the territory.

Skills

Leadership

NERC CIP expertise

Security risk management

Investigations

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

4+ years professional experience

Job description

Job Description

FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

The position reports to the Manager, Physical Security Risk.

About the Opportunity

The Supervisor, Compliance Field Support & Physical Security is responsible for leading and overseeing the organization's Physical Security Field Support team. This role provides strategic direction, operational oversight, and personnel leadership to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate security policies, and physical security standards across the service territory. The Supervisor serves as the primary leader for physical security, risk management, threat assessments, investigations, stakeholder engagement, and security program execution. The position drives continuous improvement in physical security while ensuring effective communication, resource allocation, project management, and collaboration with internal stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and law enforcement partners.

Supervisor Compliance Field Support & Physical Security - Job Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and develop Physical Security Field Representatives and related security personnel.
• Establish performance expectations, monitor productivity, and provide coaching and professional development opportunities.
• Prioritize and assign work activities to ensure regulatory and business requirements are met.
• Foster a culture of accountability, compliance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Lead team meetings and facilitate communication of corporate security initiatives, policy changes, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure effective compliance with applicable North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards and other regulatory requirements.
• Assist in development, implementation, and maintenance of security policies, procedures, guidelines, and documentation.
• Assist in preparation for internal and external audits, assessments, and inspections.
• Monitor performance metrics and identify areas requiring corrective action or process improvements.
• Coordinate investigation and resolution of potential compliance violations and ensure accurate documentation of mitigation efforts.
• Oversee physical security assessments, threat assessments, vulnerability reviews, and risk mitigation activities throughout the operating footprint.
• Ensure development and implementation of security strategies that address identified risks and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate emerging threats and security concerns and recommend appropriate preventive measures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize security improvement projects and mitigation initiatives.
• Provide leadership and oversight for physical security investigations involving incidents, threats, compliance concerns, or criminal activity.
• Review investigative reports, root cause analyses, findings, and recommendations for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure incidents are properly documented, tracked, and resolved in accordance with corporate procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate response efforts during significant security incidents and emergencies.
• Oversee planning, execution, and forecasting of physical security projects and compliance initiatives.
• Manage project priorities, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation across the assigned territory.
• Ensure timely completion of mitigation plans, corrective actions, and security enhancement projects.
• Develop reporting mechanisms to track project performance, status, and operational risks.
• Serve as a key liaison between Corporate Security, Operations, Compliance, Information Technology, Engineering, and other business units.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and regulatory organizations.
• Provide routine updates and executive-level reporting regarding security posture, security risks, investigations, and project status.
• Promote effective communication and coordination across business functions to support security objectives.
• Coordinate with Physical Security Technology teams to identify system deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Support modernization and enhancement of physical security technologies across the service territory.

Qualifications at the Supervisor Compliance Field Support & Physical Security include

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline is preferred, along with a minimum of 4 years professional work experience required.
• In lieu of a degree, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of experience in physical security, compliance, risk management, investigations, or critical infrastructure protection.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with NERC CIP compliance programs and electric utility operations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading investigations, threat assessments, and mitigation initiatives.
• Experience managing projects, budgets, and cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
• Strong knowledge of NERC CIP Standards and utility security requirements.
• Understanding of physical security systems, technologies, and best practices.
• Knowledge of threat assessment methodologies, risk management principles, and incident response procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with compliance and security management systems.

Working Conditions

Frequent travel throughout the service territory, including overnight travel as needed.

Ability to respond to emergencies and security incidents outside of normal business.

Certifications Preferred

• PSP (Physical Security Professional)
• CPP (Certified Protection Professional)
• PCI (Professional Certified Investigator)

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

• competitive pay plus incentive compensation
• a company-sponsored pension plan
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
• a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs
• skills development training with tuition reimbursement

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy.

Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all our employee rewards programs.

FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract.

Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas currently.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world‑class safety standards.