Physical Security Specialist

About the role

On-site role (5 days/week in office) at our Renton, Washington office. Candidates must reside within commutable distance of that location.

Qualifications

• Physical Security Specialist would have an associate or bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, or a related field and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in law enforcement, federal law enforcement, military police/security forces, executive protection, military security operations, or closely related protective services roles, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Military police/security forces, law enforcement academy, federal law enforcement, executive protection, or comparable protective services training preferred.

Skills and Attributes

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of executive protection support, law enforcement or military security operations, incident response, and physical security practices.
• Advanced situational awareness, confidentiality, discretion, and professional judgment.
• Ability to support physical security technologies, Security Operations Center operations, documentation, reporting, and vendor coordination.
• Strong verbal and written communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while following established procedures, escalation protocols, and leadership direction.
• Ability to perform effectively in dynamic and high-pressure situations while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to support activities involving standing, walking, event coverage, facility response, and emergency operations.
• Commitment to service, vigilance, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making in professional settings highly desired.

What You Will Do

• Supports daily physical security operations across enterprise facilities, ensuring security procedures and controls are consistently executed.
• Aids in response to security incidents and emergencies, including alarms, access issues, workplace violence concerns, and facility emergencies.
• Provides on-site security support during elevated-risk employee situations and sensitive business activities.
• Serves as administrator and maintainer of access control, badging, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and visitor management systems.
• Maintains documentation of security system changes, access records, inventories, and security configurations.
• Supports SOC monitoring, dispatch coordination, reporting, and escalation activities.
• Assists with oversight and coordination of contract security vendors and guard services to ensure compliance with requirements and procedures.
• Supports executive protection support and assists with board meetings, executive events, and other high-profile activities.
• Coordinates with law enforcement and emergency responders during incidents, investigations, drills, and planned events.
• Serves as a liaison for employee security awareness, audits, compliance activities, security projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Work Environment

• Work primarily performed in an office environment.
• Travel may be required, either locally or out of state.
• May be required to work outside of normal business hours.

About Cambia

Cambia’s dedicated team of Physical Security Specialists is living our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the Physical Security team, our Physical Security Specialist is responsible for providing a secure physical environment for people and facilities by designing, installing, upgrading, managing, reporting and maintaining new and existing physical security systems. These include badge access, cameras and other hardware and software applications with DTS, InfoSec, REAF, HR and security vendor teams, under the direction or coaching of Physical Security leadership.

Why Join the Cambia Team?

• Work alongside diverse teams building cutting-edge solutions to transform health care.
• Earn a competitive salary and enjoy generous benefits while doing work that changes lives.
• Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed.
• Give back to your community by participating in Cambia-supported outreach programs.
• Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members, including mental health benefits.
• Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.
• Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company-paid holidays.
• Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period).
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with Cambia immediately preceding leave).
• Award-winning wellness programs that reward you for participation.
• Employee Assistance Fund for those in need.
• Commute and parking benefits.

Contact Information

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