• Job Description

  Req#: PHYSI004892

  Closes: April 10, 2024
  Starting Range: $90,542 to $118,610
  Full Range: $90,542 to $132,645

  Job Description
  The Physical Security Expert is responsible for coordination and oversight of physical security systems, installation and maintenance. This is accomplished in collaboration with business partners, contractors and vendors in the delivery and support of security systems to protect the people and assets of Avista. This position supports the Enterprise Security team reporting to the Manager of Physical Security and serves as the subject matter expert for company physical security systems and deployments. Reviews and analyzes current and proposed physical security technologies to ensure the most up to date systems are incorporated into the design of new and rebuilt facilities. Reviews site construction plans to ensure that physical security systems and access control technologies are properly incorporated into plans and ensures all security measures comply with Avista’s physical security protection standards. The majority of the work requires strong collaboration with asset subject matter experts for analyzing, designing, planning, and implementing security solutions.

  Responsibilities

  • Keeps management informed on current technologies and industry trends for the best use and application of video surveillance, access control, fencing, lighting and intrusion detection systems.
  • Conducts field site visits to inspect buildings and grounds ensuring sufficient and appropriate physical security technologies are installed and deployed at existing and new facilities.
  • Leads and coordinate access control, video surveillance and communication system installations with skilled trades, vendors and security integrator.
  • Partners with internal stakeholders to continually improve detection of security related issues and concerns using preventative technology, measures and controls.
  • Coordinates security vendor / integrator preventative maintenance and repairs to security systems and components
  • Develops and updates site security plans for all applicable properties and sites.

  • Collaborate with physical security engineering who implements & supports security technology and controls to address vulnerabilities.

  • Support various compliance requirements to include NERC, CIP, FERC and TSA.
  • Acts as a safety & security advocate and supporter of best practices to further the organizations safety & security principles and initiatives.

  Requirements
  

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field required. Advanced degree preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in a physical security environment with knowledge of surveillance, access control and intrusion detection systems. Including 5+ years of experience in the design of physical security systems and 3+ years of experience conducting physical security assessments.
  • Knowledge & experience with CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles.
  • Prior project management experience with an emphasis in security is preferred.
  • Full and complete working knowledge of safe work practices and safety rules required.
  • Effective communications, interpersonal, and organizations skills required.
  • Other combinations of education and work experience may be considered.
  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation preferred.

  Please check out our other Physical Security position that is also accepting applications. We strongly encourage applying to both.

  To Apply
  We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employee’s various levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.

  Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".

  Benefits
  At Avista, we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical, mental, and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive, internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse, engaged, and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, incentive plans, wellness resources, time-off programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program, the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation, four distinct seasons, and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.

  Pre-employment screening requirements
  Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.

  Avista’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
  Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment, Affirmative Action efforts, and Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, protected veterans, and all others. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

  Equity and diversity in our workplace is important to us. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

• About the company

  Avista Corporation is an American energy company. Avista generates and transmits electricity and distributes natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

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