Security Specialist

If you are a current Idaho Power employee, please apply through the Employee Portal. Final date to receive applications: 09/17/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time # of Positions: 3 Job Type: Regular Job End Date:
Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt Pay Range: $25.61 – $30.85 Hourly Minimum Age Requirement:

Job Description:

Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for three Security Specialists to join our Physical Security team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to safely provide our customers with the safe, reliable, and affordable energy they depend on.

• delivering and promoting positive security interactions and customer service to employees, vendors, contractors and the public at Idaho Power facilities
• monitoring the duties of contracted guard service personnel
• scheduling and conducting training programs to facilitate functional understanding of Physical Security’s operations and processes
• contributing and updating Physical Security guard operations best practices
• executing and overseeing the visitor management program
• responding to intrusion detection incidents
• participating in reviews and updates of Physical Security standards and programs
• and assisting with security incident response and reporting

In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

• Working knowledge of corporate security operations
• Asset protection as demonstrated by ASIS International (ASIS) Incident response best practices
• Video management systems
• Access control
• Visitor management
• Key control
• Knowledge of law enforcement agencies in the IPC service area
• Microsoft Office software, and PC applications

• Utility structure
• Critical infrastructure security
• Basic NERC and FERC compliance awareness
• Security alarm monitoring concepts
• Physical access provisioning practices
• Working knowledge of security technology platforms (Unified Security and OSINT platforms) used to support enterprise physical security operations

• Interpersonal relations
• Verbal and written communication
• Scheduling, planning, and organizing
• Developing leadership skills
• Ability to:
  Apply sound business practices and economic principles to ensure efficient use of resources and improve physical security processes
• Effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to various audiences, both internal and external
• Deal safely and effectively with persons exhibiting aggressive and/or violent behavior
• Encourage active participation of stakeholders (e.g., employees, management, vendors, contractors) in formulating and implementing security processes
• Learn and adapt quickly to new software platforms used in the course and scope of the Physical Security role

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

2 years of experience in physical security

Preferred: 2 or more years of demonstrated physical security supervising experience

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position

Preferred: CPR/First Aid, CPI

This position is classified as sedentary/light and requires 95% office work and 5% working in the field. Must be able to perform physical tasks necessary to complete incident response; rarely lift, carry, push/pull objects during an incident investigation; work independently with management, personnel, external customers such as law enforcement to deliver corporate security objectives.

The successful candidate for this position will be required to complete scheduled compliance training and submit to periodic background investigations as mandated by NERC. Reliable means of communication and transportation. Must be able to respond to intrusion detection incidents and emergency response situations. Minimal travel required within the Idaho Power service…