Security Management Consultant

Security Management Consultant

Non-Union Position

Security Management;
Portland,Oregon (US-OR)

Hybrid schedule available for Oregon & Washington residents.

Regular FT, Exempt

Posting # 5634

At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.

In addition to environmental stewardship, we're also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.

Employees based at our Headquarters are required to work on-site a minimum of two days per week. Specific inoffice days may vary by team and business needs. This hybrid schedule supports collaboration, connection, and engagement while also offering flexibility for remote work.

This position will serve to assist with the coordination of all company security plans, provide security related consultation to our internal and external stakeholders, as well as lead the investigations into NW Natural security-related issues.

• Develop, maintain and present necessary trainings for security operations.
• Create and maintain cooperative relationships with external NW Natural security and law enforcement partners.
• Inspect and maintain all security apparatus.
• Support and maintain a security SharePoint site on the company intranet.
• Assist with the design and implementation of comprehensive training and exercises to test the company's security capabilities, identify weaknesses, and partner with necessary departments/individuals to strengthen the overall security capability.
• Investigate perceived violations of law perpetrated against the company and prepare same for possible prosecution.
• Document security incidents involving the company and its employees.
• Assist with the documentation of all security related activities and policies and procedures.
• Perform sensitive internal investigations, as necessary.
• Testify in trials involving investigations, as necessary.
• Assist with emergency management related activities, as necessary.
• Support the company's commitment to a culture of safe work practices.
• Other tasks as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an investigative position.
• Experience in the private sector preferred
• Demonstrated organizational skills to manage multiple and varied projects/work initiatives simultaneously.
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees, diffuse adverse situations, and remain calm under pressure.
• Experience with security apparatus including, video surveillance systems, intrusion alarm systems, keycard access systems.
• Proven skill and ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing; application of active listening skills; group presentation and facilitation skills.
• Proven ability to be self-directed and manage time and deadlines effectively.
• Demonstrated problem solving and creative thinking skills; ability to define problems, develop and present recommendations, organize information, and identify alternative solutions.
• Computer skills and the ability to apply them to various Company systems, word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

• Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
• Free access to an online wellness resources platform

• Up to 23 Vacation Days
• 80 Hours of Sick Time
• 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• 3 weeks paid parental leave
• Be part of a workplace where your voice matters. Engage with our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, and a…