Job Details

Security Specialist (74391) – Inter‑Con Security

San Francisco, CA

Description

• Provide day‑to‑day supervision of security/fire staff for the General Motors account and travel between sites as required.
• Function as mentor to security supervisors and officers.
• Ensure compliance with the General Motors Global Security Manual, local site SOPs, and Supplier Standard Operating Procedures.
• Operate with honesty, ethics, and professionalism.
• Evaluate risks and maintain adequate coverage for assigned sites, including post orders and associated regulations.
• Advise management on emergency situations and ensure appropriate subordinate response.
• Research and recommend best practices and key initiatives, ensuring supplier policies and procedures are implemented.
• Interface with plant/site management on security and fire prevention, identify problem areas, provide recommendation for solutions, and take corrective action.
• Assist in the selection, orientation, development, and retention of staff in compliance with government regulations.
• Provide emergency response advice to management and ensure staff respond appropriately.
• Develop security staff deployment schedules to meet General Motors requirements.
• Ensure security staff is trained to perform General Motors requirements.
• Collaborate with GM Global Security Operations on progress, deadlines, and consistent practices.
• Conduct quarterly and annual reviews using the Security Compliance System, maintaining corrective actions and recommendations.
• Conduct annual site vulnerability assessments and recommend operational, policy, and technology improvements.
• Accurately bill for security services and conduct weekly billing audits.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory and fire prevention requirements assigned by General Motors.
• Develop, maintain, and coordinate communication with outside emergency responders.
• Administer the General Motors/Supplier Service Agreement and comply with all General Motors Labor Agreements.
• Maintain data and records per General Motors Record Retention guidelines and requirements.
• Ensure confidentiality and discretion of information.
• Perform multiple functions from multiple resources while prioritizing assignments.
• Recommend managerial methods to improve workflow, simplify reporting, or implement cost reductions.
• Respond to site emergencies and direct security activities, ensuring staff react via site procedures and Supplier/GM Policies.
• Ensure all incidents are reported, documented, and communicated following procedures; identify trends and enforce corrective actions.
• Maintain basic first aid and CPR certifications.
• Administer the hot work permit process correctly and maintain it.
• Supervise security staff in fire functions as needed.
• Report to designated site management/GM Global Security.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (minimum requirement; deviations require GM Global Security approval).
• Five years of progressively responsible security experience (seven years preferred).
• Working knowledge of the assigned environment for at least two years, or equivalent experience.
• May be responsible for multiple facilities or a large campus.
• Demonstrated understanding of security operations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities under general supervision.
• Ability to organize workload for effective implementation.
• Strong analytical skills for data analysis, conclusions, and innovative solutions.
• Planning, organizational, and project management skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong managerial skills and assertiveness.
• Decisive action in emergency situations.
• Physical ability to respond to all medical emergencies.
• Ability to facilitate progressive change.
• Effective interaction at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Teamwork ability.
• Diplomacy skills and sensitivity protocol.
• Ability to work autonomously and use sound judgment.
• Knowledge of card access, security, and safety systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs.
• Minimum knowledge of English.
• Knowledge of multiple languages is beneficial but not required.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

Security and Investigations