Corporate Security Specialist

Title: Corporate Security Specialist

Location: Remote

Time Type: Full time

Job Description:

Job Posting:

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

 

Ferguson is hiring a Corporate Security Specialist in Newport News, VA. This position is responsible for supporting Ferguson's global security efforts through the growth and development of our physical security strategy and business continuity areas. The primary and initial focus for this role is to manage a multi-year project to modernize physical security controls at branch locations. The role has potential to shift in future years to other areas as the initial project work subsides.

 

Location:

 

This role is approved to be either Remote in the United States or Hybrid for associates in Newport News, VA, in accordance with company policy.

 

The standard working hours for this position are 8AM to 5PM ET, Monday – Friday. Occasional variation from this schedule may be required to meet business needs.

 

Responsibilities:

• Design physical security controls for company locations including new construction, remodels, and upgrade requests.

• Influence location associates to adopt new technologies and mindsets for physical security controls.

• Partner with other HQ departments to facilitate smooth deployments of physical security controls

• Subject-matter-expert and problem solver in the space for physical security controls and technology recommendations.

• Support the company’s business continuity function including the issuance of critical mass notification alerts to locations regarding risk/ threat events.

• Support other corporate security functions including investigations activities, case entry, interview note taking, and data analysis activities.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required (or equivalent experience)

• Proven experience (3+ years) managing physical security programs for a corporate security department in a large matrixed-approvals and spend authority organization

• Prior experience with project management methodologies

• Flexibility to prioritize and triage competing priorities to maintain a balance of good customer service and support critical outcomes

• Proven track record of innovation and implementing new strategies

• Experience with change management a plus

 

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

 

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Pay Range:

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Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

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$4,124.70 - $6,783.70

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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.