Senior Security Specialist - Middlesex, United Kingdom - McDermott

McDermott

Verified Company

Middlesex, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Senior Security Specialist uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the security discipline within McDermott.

They will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the Security discipline.

The Senior Security Specialist solves complex problems and uses discipline-specific knowledge to improve their products or services.

The Senior Security Specialist impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities with the security team and other related teams and ensures that they work within the appropriate guidelines and policies.

Support Security Manager with site security needs
Supervise security guard and security specialist personnel and ensure full engagement with area QHSES personnel
Maintain close relationship with designated line supervision
Recognize deficiencies and suggest improvements to existing processes
Assist in the implementation of specific and measurable goals
Review weekly guard schedule and ensure all posts are covered as required
Report daily activity and follow up on occurrences and complaints
Liaise between employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors
Enforce Security Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and project/locationspecific guidelines, ensuring McDermott facilities, personnel, and assets are protected
Conduct investigations and produce highquality written reports
Maintain security equipment and document findings when damaged or in need of maintenance
Conduct security training as required
Defuse disturbances in accordance with company policies and procedures
Conduct risk assessments and present findings to security management and relevant stakeholders
Perform scheduled and random security checks of designated areas throughout the facility
Maintain supplies and equipment for the access control system
Maintain the Visitor Management System
Maintain strong internal & external networks, including with local authorities
7 years of experience in Security, Law Enforcement, or Military, or 1 year as a Security Specialist
2 years of supervisory experience preferred
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
Degree or equivalent industryrecognized qualification
Must have satisfactory job performance evaluations if an internal promotion
Must hold a valid driver's license
Must possess all state/federal/national security guard license(s) applicable to the area of operation
Proficient in the Microsoft Office platform
Effective written and oral communication skills; able to communicate clearly with all levels of management on business matters
Ability to work extended or extra shifts when required
Be available to travel if required to support Business Line or Company needs
Must pass Fit for Duty as required
For USAbased operations, must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
Demonstrates the ability to read and write comprehensive reports for investigation and documentation
Knowledge of the principles and practices of security and safety
Effective written and oral communication skills; able to communicate clearly with all levels of management on business matters