Risk Assessment Specialist

Risk Assessment Specialist

Location : Remote (Must be based in one of the following cities : Phoenix, AZ, Los Angeles, CA, or Salt Lake City, UT) Travel : Approximately 30% throughout the region Salary : $100,000 annually

Position Overview : Securitas is seeking an experienced Risk Assessment Specialist to join our Physical Security Operations Team. This position plays a key role in ensuring our clients' facilitiesparticularly data centers and high-security environmentsmeet and maintain industry-leading standards for physical security, compliance, and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in conducting security risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and recommending actionable improvements that align with both operational priorities and regulatory standards. This role is remote, but the candidate must be based in Phoenix, AZ, Los Angeles, CA, or Salt Lake City, UT, with 30% travel throughout these areas to client and site locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical security risk assessments across multiple facilities, identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
• Analyze physical security controls and develop recommendations to address identified risks and gaps.
• Evaluate facilities against standards such as SSAE 18, ISO, and PCI, and prepare detailed compliance documentation.
• Deliver concise, executive-level written reports and oral briefings that communicate risk findings and mitigation strategies.
• Partner with internal security, operations, and compliance teams to ensure alignment of physical security programs with broader organizational risk priorities.
• Support metrics, KPIs, and trend analysis to improve visibility into physical security risks and enhance decision-making.
• Assist in developing and refining operational procedures and best practices to strengthen security posture.
• Maintain awareness of evolving security threats and industry standards to proactively adapt assessment methodologies.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders and external partners to ensure mutual understanding of expectations and requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

What We Offer :

Why Join Us :

Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we're looking for you to join the Securitas team.

Benefits include : Retirement plan, Employer-provided medical and dental coverage, Company-paid life insurance, Voluntary life and disability insurance, Employee assistance plan, Securitas Saves discount program, Paid holidays, Paid time away from work.