Site Security Officer

An exciting job opportunity for a Site Security Officer to join our Tacoma Foundry!

Full Job Description

About Us: Vulcan Metals Corporation is a leader in complex engineered castings, delivering critical components to industries such as Rail, Military, Oil & Gas, and Power Generation. With over 100 years of innovation, we're known for precision, reliability, and making a real impact. Join us and be part of a legacy built on excellence!

Position Overview: The Site Security Officer assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive security program that protects personnel, site infrastructure, controlled technologies, and government-regulated information. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and contractual security requirements, mitigates operational and regulatory risks, supports business continuity, and promotes a strong culture of security across the entire site.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Promote a proactive Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) culture by modeling safe work practices and holding yourself and others accountable
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, work instructions, and management systems are understood and consistently followed
• Communicate Safety & Sustainability initiatives and ensure critical controls are adhered to by employees and contractors
• Ensure all safety, security, environmental, and quality incidents are promptly reported, documented, and investigated
• Foster a culture of quality compliance through observations, reporting adverse conditions, and supporting continuous improvement
• Assist in developing, implement, and enforce site-wide security policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with applicable federal regulations and contractual requirements, including NIST SP 800-171, ITAR, and NOFORN
• Oversee the site physical security program, including surveillance systems, access control, alarm monitoring and protection of personnel, property, and controlled technologies
• Conduct routine site patrols to identify vulnerabilities, verify compliance, and respond to suspicious activity
• Perform documented physical security assessments and implement corrective actions to maintain compliance and readiness
• Conduct internal security audits, compliance inspections, and investigations involving incidents, access violations, and procedural deviations. Prepare documentation and recommend corrective actions
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience considered
• Military service or security-related military training highly desirable
• Minimum (5) years of security management experience, preferably in manufacturing, industrial, or government-contracting environments
• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-171, ITAR, NOFORN, and related security regulations
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices; ability to collaborate with EHS personnel

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience in Site Security
• 5-7 years experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Incident reporting and investigation experience required

Skills and Knowledge:

• Advanced Excel required
• Advanced Access skills preferred
• Understanding of DFAR clauses for government contractors
• Understanding of NIST SP 800-171
• Good written, verbal communication, and collaborative skills

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to use arms, hands, legs and feet in repetitive motions
• Must have the ability to change between sitting, standing, and kneeling positions
• Must have the ability to twist, stoop, bend, and stand in the performance of job duties
• Must have the ability to lift and carry 55 pounds frequently
• Must have the ability to stand and walk on concrete floors and uneven surfaces for the duration of the work shift
• Visual acuity sufficient for inspections, surveillance monitoring, and security tasks
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors with occasional exposure to varying weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, and isolated or crowded work environments

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (
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