Physical Security Specialist or Senior

Physical Security Specialist or Senior
On-site role (5 days/week in office) at Portland, OR or Renton, WA office. Candidates must reside within commutable distance of that location.
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Who We Are Looking For:
Every day, 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 Senior Physical Security Specialist is responsible for enterprise-wide physical security operations, risk management, and security program execution. Serves as a senior individual contributor and subject matter expert providing strategic guidance, operational leadership, executive protection, incident response, security technology oversight, and governance support. Partners with Corporate Physical Security leadership, business units, vendors, and external stakeholders to ensure a safe and secure environment for personnel, facilities, and assets – all in service of creating a person-focused health care experience.
Do you have a passion for serving others and learning new things? Do you thrive as part of a collaborative, caring team? Then this role may be the perfect fit.
What You Bring to Cambia:
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.
Senior Physical Security Specialist would have a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, or a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in law enforcement, federal law enforcement, military police/security forces, executive protection, or other protective services assignments involving threat assessment, incident response, and personnel protection, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred certifications include CPP, PSP, APP, executive protection certification, and CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
Skills and Attributes:
Physical Security Specialist:
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
Senior Physical Security Specialist:
· Advanced analytical thinking, critical decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
· Advanced verbal and written communication, collaboration, relationship-building, and executive presence.
· Advanced capability in risk assessment, threat management, executive protection, emergency response, and incident command.
· Advanced knowledge of physical security technologies, systems administration, governance, and program development.
· Ability to coach, mentor, and guide security personnel, vendors, and stakeholders.
· Ability to develop and deliver presentations and training programs.
· Ability to perform effectively in dynamic, high-pressure, and sensitive environments involving senior leadership and critical incidents.
· Demonstrated practical judgment, discretion, and service orientation supporting safety and business continuity.
· Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making in professional settings highly desired
What You Will Do at Cambia:
Physical Security Specialist:
Supports daily physical security operations across enterprise facilities, ensuring security procedures and controls are consistently executed.
Assists with 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.
Supports administration and maintenance 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.
Provides 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.
Supports employee security awareness, audits, compliance activities, security projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Senior Physical Security Specialist:
· Performs enterprise physical security operations oversight aligned with organizational risk posture and business needs.
· Responds to critical incidents and emergencies affecting personnel and facilities.
· Provides executive protection services for senior leaders, Board members, and designated personnel.
· Plans and executes protective operations for board meetings, executive events, and public-facing engagements.
· Conducts physical security, threat, and violence risk assessments and recommends mitigation strategies.
· Oversees physical security technologies, including access control, video management, intrusion detection, visitor management, and SOC systems.
· Supports and oversees SOC activities, incident monitoring, escalation, reporting, and response coordination.
· Oversees contract security vendors and guard services, ensuring compliance with contractual and operational requirements.
· Develops, maintains, and delivers physical security policies, procedures, and training programs.
· Coordinates with law enforcement and external agencies to support investigations, threat management, protective operations, and emergency response.
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
Physical Security Specialist:
In Portland: The expected hiring range is $70,000.00 – $80,000.00, the full range is $65,000.00 – $107,000.00 and the bonus target is 8%.
Senior Physical Security Specialist
In Washington and Oregon: The expected hiring range is $76,500.00 – $103,500.00, the full range is $72,000.00 – $117,000.00 and the bonus target is 10%.
About Cambia
Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven, award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry, innovating together toward sustainable, person-focused health care. Whether we're helping members, lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities, our compassion, empathy and team spirit always shine through.
Why Join the Cambia Team?
At Cambia, you can:
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.
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Skills
C++, Risk Management, Documentation