Security Specialist
Job Description:
To maintain a strong connection with our members and local communities and better understand their unique needs, we are currently considering applications from candidates residing in Oregon and Washington for all open positions. We appreciate your understanding as we focus our hiring efforts in these specific regions. And, we encourage all qualified candidates from these states to apply, as we look forward to learning more about your unique skills and experience!
Applicants are encouraged to apply by November 4, 2025. Job postings are subject to close early or extend longer than the anticipated closing date. We recommend applying as soon as possible.
Where You Will Work: 9600 NE Cascades Parkway, Portland OR. This role involves regular travel to multiple branch locations throughout the Portland metro area. (Branches)
Pay Range: The target hourly pay range for this position is $27.14 – $33.93. The full hourly pay range is $27.14 – $40.71.
- We provide an additional $2.00 per hour bilingual differential for those employees who can support our members’ financial needs effectively in a second language; subject to verification of strong grasp of financial terms utilizing language skillset.
- Compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer of employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.
Job Overview:
This position maintains the organization’s automated security systems and employee identification/access system. Serves as the point of contact for security system and/or physical security related issues.
What You’ll Do:
- Manages the physical security access controls, including issuing and updating users and access levels for badge access and alarm access.
- Issues and maintains current security access level matrix providing appropriate access levels, commensurate with position and authority levels, and ensuring systems are current with system updates.
- Responds to credit union security events, including assessment of the alarm events and response times to ensure compliance with security procedures and the safety of credit union members, employees, and facilities.
- Serves as primary contact for security vendors for security system related issues, routine and emergency (alarm) issues.
- Coordinates the development and functionality of video camera surveillance systems throughout the organization, including the design and functionality of associated hardware and software.
- Submits security related, internal service tickets in physical security portal and coordinates resolution of outstanding items. Prepares security related reports.
- Partners with internal business owners and external agencies to continually improve detection of security related issues and preventative processes and controls.
- Keeps management informed on current technologies and industry trends for the best use of camera system and access control investments.
- Participates in identifying and managing potential security risks related to branch operations and the safety of members and staff. Maintains branch robbery protocol to mitigate adverse consequences to members and staff.
- Provides partnership to management conducting regular/recurring Robbery, Active Shooter, Workplace Violence and Emergency Action Plan trainings.
- Coordinates the purchase, placement, and installation of all security related equipment.
- All other duties as assigned.
When You’ll Be Working: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Must be available to respond to urgent needs on a 24/7 basis.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience managing physical access control and creating/modifying access credentials in a corporate environment. On-call availability for after hour security issues.
What You’ll Bring:
- Must be service-oriented to both internal and external customers.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with a diverse team of people, and the ability to deal with a fast-paced work environment with rapidly changing work priorities and peak periods required.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and ticketing systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills a must.
- Detail and action oriented with the ability to follow up with feedback to ensure positive outcomes.
Total Rewards:
This position is eligible for Full-Time Regular benefits. Employees and their eligible family members have access to a wide array of employee benefits, such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.
- Includes an option for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to be paid at a 100% by company for the employee only coverage.
- We also offer Health Care FSA (HCFSA), Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions, and Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA).
- Employees also have access to Life and AD&D insurance.
- Employees are able to enroll in our 401k plan.
- Full-Time Regular employees accrue 8 hours of vacation and 8 hours of sick leave, on a monthly basis.
- Full-Time Regular hired employees also receive 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 1 floating holiday, 16 hours of self-care time, and 16 hours of volunteer time.
All benefits except 401k start the first of the month following date of hire. Employees become eligible to contribute to 401k on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
Peak Credit Union is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters
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