Corporate Security Specialist II

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Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

$68,800 - $103,200

To provide advanced support and analysis for Dairyland Power Cooperative’s corporate security operations, physical security systems, access control processes, facility security assessments, compliance activities and security program administration. This position serves as a lead technical and operational resource for day-to-day security activities, supports the implementation and maintenance of security policies and procedures and assists with the coordination of security projects designed to protect facilities, assets and personnel from potential threats and vulnerabilities.

This position works closely with the Corporate Security Program Manager, internal departments, contract security personnel, vendors, member cooperatives and external agencies to maintain a secure and safe environment across company locations.

• Support and coordinate day-to-day security operations, including contract security activities, access control administration, surveillance system monitoring, security-related service requests and response documentation.
• Serve as a lead resource for physical access control processes across Dairyland facilities, including the La Crosse campus, generation facilities, telecommunication/microwave facilities, transmission and distribution substations, service centers and other remote facilities.
• Create, update, review and deactivate employee, contractor and visitor access credentials in accordance with Dairyland security procedures. Review access records for accuracy, appropriateness and compliance with established requirements.
• Administer and support the mechanical lock and key program, including key issuance, tracking, recordkeeping, audit support and coordination with Facilities, vendors or other internal teams as needed.
• Support and coordinate Security Operation Monitoring Center activities, including monitoring processes, response coordination, event documentation, escalation of security events and follow-up with internal teams or external responders.
• Analyze security events, access control activity, visitor records and system information to identify trends, exceptions, vulnerabilities or corrective action needs.
• Maintain and update corporate security policies, procedures, work instructions, program documentation and security records under the direction of the Corporate Security Program Manager.
• Assist with planning and coordination of security projects, including work with external vendors and contractors for the installation, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of physical security systems such as access control, video surveillance and intrusion detection systems.
• Conduct and document regular security assessments of Dairyland facilities to identify vulnerabilities, recommend practical corrective actions and support completion tracking.
• Support compliance activities related to physical security NERC Reliability Standards, including the NERC CIP Physical Security Plan, Visitor Control Program and Physical Access Control System Maintenance and Testing Program for High, Medium and Low Impact BES Cyber Systems.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records related to access control, visitor logs, badge issuance, system testing, security assessments, corrective actions, security events and program activities.
• Assist with preparation for audits, reviews, assessments and evidence requests related to physical security requirements.
• Coordinate with local, state and federal law enforcement and emergency response agencies as directed by the Corporate Security Program Manager.
• Assist in maintaining the safety and security of company facilities, systems and personnel by participating in the 24/7 on-call rotation for security-related incidents. Respond promptly to after-hours alerts, emergencies or inquiries and coordinate with internal teams, external agencies or contractors as needed.
• Respond to security events and emergencies as needed, including after-hours response when assigned. Document actions taken and support post-event review or corrective action follow-up.
• Participate in Dairyland incident response activities and support the Dairyland Incident Response Core Team as requested.
• Assist member cooperatives with security recommendations, badge creation, site security questions and other security-related support upon…