Risk Assessment Specialist

Job Description

Risk Assessment Specialist

Location : Remote (Must be based in Virginia)

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' facilities-particularly data centers and high-security environments-meet 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 Virginia , with 30% travel throughout the Dulles area 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 is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic."

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About 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 :

Additionally, some populations may have the availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday. Restrictions and fees may apply.

Certain waiting periods may also apply. Paid time away from work may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements. Benefits may be different for union members.

About the Team

Our Company Mission :

Securitas' mission is to protect homes, workplaces, and communities by providing the security services they need to protect their assets, safeguard their people, and maintain their ability to generate profits.

Our Values :

Securitas' core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are the foundation for our employees to build trust with customers, colleagues, and the surrounding community.

Integrity :

Securitas employees are honest and trusted by customers to safeguard their premises and valuables. We don't compromise on integrity and create an open forum for our employees and customers to voice opinions, report improprieties, and share information.

Vigilance :

Seeing, hearing, and evaluating. A Securitas employee is always attentive and often notices things that others don't. Their vigilance is necessary in order to be aware of potential risks or incidents that may take place on our customers' premises.

Helpfulness :

As part of an on-going effort to ensure safety, Securitas employees are always ready to help if an incident occurs that requires intervention regardless of whether or not it is directly related to their job.