Physical Security Specialist; Armed Value Transport Agent

• Employee Type Full Time Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 25%
• Manage Others No

Description

The Physical Security Specialist provides advanced operational, technical, and compliance support for Quanta Nashville facilities beyond routine security post coverage. This position supports investigations, security-system reviews, vulnerability assessments, customer requirements, training, and security projects; provides guidance to Security Agents and contracted security personnel; and supports shift continuity and after-hours operations when assigned. The Specialist promotes compliance with company policies, Standards of Conduct, and Corporate Physical Security directives.

The position also follows and accompanies loads of high-value materials during authorized transfers between QMN sites to support secure chain of custody and timely reporting of transport-related security concerns.

• Compliance and Standards:
  Monitor compliance with security policies, procedures, Standards of Conduct, and management directives; identify and report potential violations and coordinate corrective follow-up.
• Investigations and Evidence:
  Assist with security investigations, incident review, CCTV footage retrieval, evidence collection, documentation, and timely escalation in accordance with authorized procedures.
• Assessments and Risk Identification:
  Conduct security assessments, inspections, and patrols; identify vulnerabilities, recurring incidents, trends, and opportunities for risk reduction.
• Customer and Audit Requirements:
  Support customer-specific physical security requirements, security inspections, compliance documentation, and implementation of ISO-related security procedures.
• Training and Operational Support:
  Mentor and assist with training new Security Agents and third-party officers; support Supervisors and Agents with procedural questions, technical issues, and implementation of updated post orders.
• Reports and Projects:
  Prepare reports and compliance updates; assist management with security documentation, equipment issues, improvement projects, and coordination across shifts.
• Temporary Shift Leadership:
  When the assigned Supervisor is unavailable, provide temporary operational oversight, post coordination, and immediate direction within delegated authority.
• Weekend On-Call and Facility Operations:
  Participate in rotating weekend on-call coverage; assist with facility arming/disarming during opening and closing, security calls, access concerns, and after-hours operational support.
• Incident Direction and Escalation:
  Provide timely guidance to Security Agents and third-party officers on incidents and operational questions within authority and training; promptly elevate significant incidents, unresolved matters, or management-level decisions to the Assistant Physical Security Manager or Corporate Physical Security Manager.
• High-Value Material Transport:
  Follow and accompany authorized shipments of high-value materials from site to site, maintaining security awareness during transit and coordinating with designated shipping, receiving, and Security personnel.
• Transport Verification and Accountability:
  Confirm authorized movement details and required handoff documentation with responsible personnel; report route deviations, shipment irregularities, suspected tampering, or other security concerns promptly in accordance with established procedures.
• Transport Incident Response:
  Monitor for suspicious activity during interfacility movements, communicate incidents or delays to Security leadership, and follow approved response and escalation procedures without exceeding delegated…