Senior Physical Security Consultant Job at WEC Energy Group (WEC), Chicago, IL

  • WEC Energy Group (WEC)
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

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. 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. Job Summary The Physical Security Consultant is responsible for identifying security gaps, concerns, threats, and/or risks and follow internal procedures and protocol to escalate 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 escalate 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 systemsMinimum 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 consideredPreferred 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

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, Local area, Immediate start

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