Risk Assessment Specialist

Risk Assessment Specialist

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 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.