At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze℠, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.

Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

Corporate Security Specialist

Department: Real Estate, Workplace and Security (REWS), Finance Organization
Reports To: Corporate Safety and Security Manager (located in Scottsdale, AZ)

Position Summary

The Corporate Security Specialist is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and professional workplace by protecting employees, visitors, contractors, company assets, and facilities. Reporting to the Corporate Safety and Security Manager, this role serves as the primary onsite security resource for the assigned location while supporting a welcoming workplace experience. The position leads daily site security operations, visitor management, site reception support, emergency preparedness, workplace safety, and physical security programs. The role also partners with the Corporate Facility Manager by coordinating onsite workplace services, vendors, and facility related activities. Responsibility for facility management, strategic planning, and capital projects remains with the Corporate Facility Manager.

Access Control and Visitor Management

·         Manage facility access control, visitor registration, badge issuance, and credential verification.

·         Welcome employees, visitors, candidates, vendors, and contractors while delivering exceptional customer service.

·         Serve as the primary site reception contact by greeting guests, notifying hosts, coordinating visitor escorts, and supporting executive and VIP visitors.

·         Support new hire onboarding by greeting new employees, coordinating lobby pickup, issuing temporary credentials, and providing workplace orientation assistance.

·         Monitor employee and contractor access compliance and prevent unauthorized entry and tailgating.

Physical Security Operations

·         Conduct routine interior rounds, inspect doors, lighting, IT rooms, emergency equipment, and other building security assets.

·         Support the badging process, CCTV, intrusion alarms, access control systems, and other security technologies.

·         Identify and report security risks, safety hazards, suspicious activity, and operational concerns.

Executive Security Presence & Event Security Support

·         Support corporate security operations for executive speaking engagements, industry events, and special activities in coordination with internal teams and external partners, as assigned.

·         Support corporate security with executive and event protection activities by assisting with advance planning, access control, arrival and departure coordination, crowd awareness, and site security coverage to help ensure executive safety and successful event execution and working with external partners.

·         Maintain a visible, professional security presence that enhances executive safety, deters potential issues, and supports a secure physical environment through prevention, situational awareness, coordination, de-escalation, risk reduction, and appropriate response.

Compliance, Incident Response and Emergency Preparedness

·         Provide a professional and visible security presence that promotes a safe and welcoming environment.

·         Maintain relationships with building management and service providers while ensuring vendor documentation remains current.

·         Respond to site security incidents, medical emergencies, alarms, and workplace disturbances.

·         Coordinate with law enforcement, fire departments, emergency responders, and property management as required.

·         Assist with corporate security assessments, incident response, and other physical security activities to support a safe and secure environment.

·         Support emergency evacuations, shelter in place events, fire drills, business continuity activities, and fire life safety programs.

·         Prepare timely and accurate incident reports and daily activity logs.

·         Support workplace safety initiatives, CPR and fire life safety programs, and security awareness activities.

·         Maintain confidentiality and comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and security standards.

Workplace Operations and Facilities Support

·         Partner with the Corporate Facility Manager to coordinate maintenance requests, vendor access, workplace readiness, and building services.

·         Partner with site Executive Assistants, IT Site Support, the site Fun Team, and volunteers who coordinate employee engagement activities and social events as needed.

·         Maintain inventory and restocking of office and break area supplies, including coffee, snacks, and beverages.

·         Support deliveries, package pickups, and mail related operations.

·         Ensure the cleanliness and organization of common areas through regular inspections and address identified issues with the cleaning service provider.

Qualifications

·         High school diploma or equivalent required.

·         3 to 5 years’ experience is similar role

·         Valid State Security Officer License where applicable.

·         Experience in corporate security, law enforcement, military, facilities security, hospitality, workplace services, or a related field preferred.

·         Knowledge of physical security systems, access control, CCTV, visitor management, and emergency response procedures.

·         Strong customer service, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Office and workplace technology.

·         Ability to remain calm under pressure and work independently and collaboratively.

·         CPR, First Aid, and AED certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

·         Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

·         Ability to patrol indoor and outdoor environments and go up and down stairs.

·         Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

·         Ability to respond quickly during emergency situations.

Work Environment

·         Corporate office environment with frequent interaction with employees, visitors, vendors, contractors, and emergency responders.

·         Occasional support of offsite events, after hours, weekends, holidays, or emergency support may be required.

·         5 days in the office

·         Some travel required

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as assigned.

The base pay scale for this position in:

New York, NY/ San Francisco, CA in USD per year is: $63,000 - $74,000 ($30.28 - $35.57 hourly)

Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits.This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate’s education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes.

Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness 

• Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.

• Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.

• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

• Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

And SO much more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure to check our Benefits page here for the latest. Our team can share more during the interview process!

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Early Warning Services, LLC (“Early Warning”) considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees.