Corporate Security Specialist

Cetera Financial Group · Dallas

The Corporate Security Specialist supports the administration, operation, and continuous improvement of the company's physical security, access management, security technology, and life safety programs. This role is responsible for physical access administration, security systems management, technology implementation, vendor coordination, investigations, incident response, and emergency preparedness activities across multiple office locations.

The Corporate Security Specialist plays a key role in protecting people, facilities, and business operations while supporting innovative security technologies and enterprise security programs. This position offers the opportunity to lead meaningful security initiatives, administer critical security systems, support organizational resilience, and partner with stakeholders across the business to enhance workplace safety and security. Success in this role requires strong customer service, technical troubleshooting, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

This is a hybrid role based in Dallas, TX, with a consistent in-office schedule (Mondays, Tuesdays, and 1st & 3rd Fridays), offering a great balance of collaboration and flexibility.

What you will do:

Physical Access Management & Security Systems

Administer physical access control, video surveillance, visitor management, alarm, intercom, and related security systems.
Manage badge issuance, access provisioning, modifications, suspensions, deactivations, schedules, permissions, and system programming.
Conduct access reviews, audits, and certification activities to ensure appropriate access rights and compliance with company policies.
Troubleshoot security system issues and coordinate resolution with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
Maintain system configurations, inventories, records, and documentation.
Support system testing, maintenance, upgrades, integrations, and technology deployments.
Support office openings, closures, relocations, acquisitions, and other security-related initiatives.

Security Technology & Program Administration

Support implementation, enhancement, and administration of security technologies and related business processes.
Coordinate with vendors and business partners to support system deployments, integrations, and continuous improvement efforts.
Assist with troubleshooting network-connected security devices and communicate effectively regarding connectivity and system performance issues.
Develop and maintain operational metrics, reporting, records, and program documentation.
Participate in security assessments, audits, and program reviews.

Vendor & Stakeholder Support

Coordinate with security vendors, service providers, building management, and business partners.
Track maintenance activities, service requests, project deliverables, and corrective actions.
Provide support and guidance to associates, managers, office representatives, and other stakeholders regarding security-related matters.
Monitor vendor performance and assist with issue resolution.

Incident Response, Investigations & Protective Intelligence

Respond to and document security incidents, emergencies, and workplace concerns.
Conduct investigations involving access activity, policy violations, workplace misconduct, threats, property loss, and other security-related matters.
Review access control records, surveillance footage, open-source information, and other available information in support of investigations and threat assessments.
Assist with workplace violence prevention, threat assessment, and protective intelligence activities.

Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity

Support mass notification, emergency preparedness, workplace violence prevention, business continuity, and life safety programs.
Participate in emergency response activities, drills, exercises, and training initiatives.
Assist with emergency communications and incident notifications.
Support organizational preparedness and resilience initiatives.

What you need to have:

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience administering physical access control, video surveillance, visitor management, alarm monitoring, or related security systems.
Experience supporting investigations, incident response, and case documentation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Ability to respond to workplace emergencies and critical incidents.
Ability to obtain and maintain instructor certifications in Workplace Violence Prevention, CPR/AED, First Aid, and Bleeding Control training programs.
Ability to travel occasionally.

Preferred

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Intelligence Studies, or a related field.
Experience supporting security operations across multiple office locations.
Experience with access control, video management, visitor management, incident management, and mass notification systems.
Experience supporting business continuity, emergency preparedness, crisis management, or disaster recovery programs.
Experience conducting security assessments, audits, and risk evaluations.
Working knowledge of IP-based security devices, network connectivity concepts, and security system integrations sufficient to coordinate effectively with Information Technology teams and external vendors.

About Us

What we give you in return:

Not many teams can say that they support people’s dreams coming to life. We happen to do that every day. And as important as we know your career is, we recognize that there’s a whole lot more to life. To ensure that our employees can make the most of their time outside of working hours, we offer a competitive salary and for full-time roles, a benefits package including:

Inclusive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.
401(k) savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and fostering.
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.
Paid caregiver leave to provide time away from work when caring for an ill or recovering family member.
Additional benefits such as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), identity theft protection (LifeLock), pet insurance, and other voluntary benefits to provide extra peace of mind

About Cetera

Cetera Financial Group® (Cetera) is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers and registered investment advisers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families, and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions. Cetera is one of the largest independent financial advisor networks in the nation and a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions.

Advisor support resources offered through Cetera include award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support, and innovative technology.

Cetera Financial Group (Cetera) is a network of independent retail firms, including those that are members of FINRA/SIPC: Cetera Advisors LLC; Cetera Wealth Services, LLC (formerly known as Cetera Advisor Networks); Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors); and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. Entities registered as investment advisers with the Securities and Exchange Commission include Cetera Investment Management LLC and Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera's principal office is located at 655 W. Broadway, 11th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. is an SEC registered investment adviser within the Aretec Group, Inc. (dba Cetera Holdings, an affiliate of Cetera). All the referenced entities are under common ownership.

Cetera Financial Group is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business. Accordingly, all employment decisions at Cetera Financial Group, including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, and placement, will be made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, religion, religious dress and/or grooming, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, U.S. military status, political affiliation, or any other class protected by state and/or federal law.

Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Cetera’s Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Your respect for this process is appreciated.

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