Physical Security Specialist

Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA) has an immediate opening for a Physical Security Specialist to work at our headquarters located in Pahrump, Nevada.

Valley Electric Association, Inc., (VEA) is a member-owned electric cooperative based in Pahrump, Nevada, with a certified service area covering more than 6,800 square miles in Nevada and California. VEA presently provides service to over 24,000 services with 2,120 line miles of distribution facilities and 13 substations. VEA is a participating transmission owner and load-serving entity in the California Independent System of Operators Corporation (CAISO).

VEA is the parent company to a host of wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Valley Electric Transmission Association (VETA), and Valley Communication Association (VCA).

The Physical Security Specialist will provide direct security support to VEA’s main campus and additional locations requiring enhanced security processes and procedures. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing management of physical security programs protecting VEA assets, personnel, members and facilities and serves as the main point of contact for all physical security related matters. This role ensures that VEA’s main campus and assets are protected from unauthorized access, sabotage, vandalism, and other physical threats through risk assessments, controls, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

For more detailed information regarding responsibilities, duties, and specifications, please refer to the Job Description for the Physical Security Specialist.

Education/

Experience:

High school diploma or GED required, with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in security, compliance, or critical infrastructure environments, including at least three (3) years of direct experience in physical security, law enforcement, military, or regulatory compliance. Experience with NERC compliance, electric utilities, physical security systems and critical infrastructure protection frameworks is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge:
Strong understanding of NERC Reliability Standards, audit expectations, and physical security technologies (access control, surveillance, intrusion detection).

Extensive knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and regional requirements, including CIP compliance, is preferred. Physical Security certification such as CPP (Certified Protection Professional), PSP (Physical Security Professional), or CISM (Certified, Information Security Manager) is preferred.

• VEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression
• Valley Electric Association, Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a competitive benefits package, which includes company-paid:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Business Travel Life Insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Pension plan
  • Vacation and Sick accrual
  • Holiday pay

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status.

We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.