Physical Security Risk Assessment Specialist at Securitas USA Corporate Services

Linlithgow, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Apr, 26

Salary

45000.0

Posted On

27 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Security Risk Assessment, Vulnerability Analysis, Gap Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Risk Analysis, Security Operations, Facility Auditing, SSAE 18 Compliance, ISO Compliance, PCI Compliance, Data Centre Security, Risk Mitigation, Documentation, Metrics Tracking, Briefing Senior Leaders, Integrity

Industry

Security and Investigations

Description

Company Description We’re Hiring: Physical Security Risk Assessment Specialist 📍 Location: Linlithgow, UK - Remote - National and international travel of up to 50% is required 💰 Pay: £45000 pa. 📅 Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday. 🎓 From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, Mentorship, and a whole load of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes! Grade: Site Based See a Different World. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured. As a Physical Security Risk Assessment Specialist at Securitas, you’ll do more than assess risk—you’ll help protect critical infrastructure and enable informed decision-making across the business. Your expertise will provide clarity, assurance, and confidence to stakeholders operating in complex, high-security environments. Working within the Physical Security Operations team, you’ll be a key interface with internal and external stakeholders, supporting industry-standard physical security programs and services. You’ll collaborate closely with stakeholder security teams and third-party data centre providers to understand security requirements, assess risks, and deliver actionable insights. Whether you’re conducting physical security risk assessments, performing vulnerability and gap analysis, or delivering clear, concise briefings to senior leaders, you’ll play a vital role in safeguarding data centre operations and supporting compliance with regulatory and auditing requirements such as SSAE 18, ISO, and PCI. This is an individual contributor role, offering the opportunity to influence security operational priorities through evidence-based risk analysis. You’ll support decision-making by providing meaningful insights, maintaining documentation and metrics, and contributing to the development of processes that enhance risk visibility and operational performance. National and international travel of up to 50% is required. This isn’t just another job. It’s your opportunity to step into a role as a Physical Security Risk Assessment Specialist where your expertise is valued, your impact is visible, and your professional growth is supported every step of the way. Job Description Responsibilities You’ll play a vital part in keeping people, property, and information safe. That includes: • Demonstrate understanding and engagement with the Securitas Core Values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, whilst showing a natural ability to recognise risk within the workplace and consider safety as a priority, complying with relevant policies, procedures and training as provided by the Company. • Provide physical security risk analysis and assessments to ensure data centre locations meet security standards, including vulnerability and gap analysis. • Perform risk assessment activities to ensure physical security compliance with diverse regulatory and auditing requirements including, but not limited to, SSAE 18, ISO, and PCI. • Deliver both written and oral briefings tailored for key business stakeholders and senior leadership. • Collaborate with stakeholders across the enterprise to ensure risk findings are aligned to prioritized company assets and threats. • Support documentation, data, metrics, and KPI tracking to sustain and improve operational performance. • Enhance operational strategy by participating in development of processes and services that advance risk visibility and stakeholder decision ‑making. • National and international travel required up to 50% Please note - The responsibilities listed here aren’t the full picture—but they give you a good sense of the role. If you meet the minimum requirements and believe you’ve got what it takes to succeed, we’d love to hear from you. Qualifications What we’re looking for: We’re looking for someone who sees a different world—someone who values teamwork, shows initiative, and wants to grow. Ideally, you’ll have: Must have the right to work in the UK. Have a five -year checkable employment history or be able to produce documentary evidence of any period of unemployment, self -employment, or full and part -time education during that period. The ability to embody and uphold the Securitas core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. Ability to communicate and articulate with a high degree of proficiency in both written and verbal formats. Proficiency in common business productivity tools including Excel, Word, Windows, and Outlook. Customer ‑focused approach to stakeholder management. Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from various backgrounds, cultures, and organizational levels. Minimum 5+ years of demonstrated experience in physical security risk assessments or directly related functional responsibilities. Experience in risk analysis, security operations, or facility auditing is desirable. Industry certifications in security or related specializations are preferred but not mandatory The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history. Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken. Why Join Securitas? We have a promise to our people, a ‘People Promise’ where opportunity, people and purpose play a vital role in our day to day! Opportunity: We see potential in every person and situation. People: We open our eyes to all that’s good. Purpose: We make your world a safer place. We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress. Additional Information It’s great to see you’re considering a career with Securitas UK! Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place. At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and our People Promise: Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation People – We open our eyes to all that’s good Purpose – We make your world a safer place What You Can Expect Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we’re here to support you—just email us if you need help. Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself We are an inclusive employer, proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status (we will always try our hardest to guarantee interviews for eligible candidates, should you meet the roles minimum requirements, having disclosed a disability to our Talent Team upon application). We support equality through Employee Networks - Our real change makers of the business.. YOU, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We also celebrate diversity with events like BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE and Black History Month. Your Benefits STRIVE– Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits. Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs. Cycle to Work – A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary. Specsavers – Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles. WeCare – A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more. Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists. Pension Plan – Plan for your financial future by building up a benefit in the Securitas Pension Plan, with the benefit of employer contribution plus tax relief on your contributions. Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account is a great way to meet your longer term personal financial goals. Free Mortgage Advice Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub Death in Service Benefit - Permanent employees are automatically covered for Life Assurance, which would provide a lump sum benefit to your beneficiaries in the unfortunate event of death in service whilst employed by Securitas Take the Next Step Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today. See a different world. Pay Rate (UK): Annual

Responsibilities

The specialist will conduct physical security risk analyses and assessments for data center locations, ensuring compliance with standards like SSAE 18, ISO, and PCI. This includes delivering written and oral briefings to stakeholders and supporting documentation and metrics tracking to improve operational performance.