Security Specialist

Security Specialist

Salary: $75,000/YR - EXEMPT SALARY

Location: Tracy, CA

Company Overview


DSI Security Services is a leading provider of contract security solutions, serving clients across multiple industries nationwide. Founded on the principle of DWYSYWD - "Do What You Say You Will Do," DSI is committed to accountability, professionalism, and delivering consistent, high-quality service.

We believe success starts with our people. Through thoughtful recruiting, ongoing training, and strong operational support, DSI creates work environments that align with both our clients' expectations and our core values. Our focus on integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement allows us to build long-term partnerships with clients while providing meaningful career opportunities for our employees.

Position Overview

DSI Security Services is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Security Specialist to support regional safety, physical security, loss prevention, and compliance initiatives.

This position plays an important role in protecting employees, property, products, and confidential information while supporting investigations, security systems, regulatory compliance, and risk-management programs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in physical security, investigations, asset protection, loss prevention, or logistics security and will be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Security Specialist, responsibilities may include:

• Monitor security performance indicators and support programs involving personnel and property protection, intrusion detection, access control, CCTV, and other physical security operations.
• Investigate theft, fraud, loss, shrink, damaged or missing goods, policy violations, and other security or ethics-related concerns.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Support company security policies, regulatory requirements, client standards, audits, and risk and threat assessments.
• Assist with compliance involving applicable security standards, including TAPA and other industry requirements.
• Conduct security awareness training and coordinate required training and knowledge checks with security personnel and service providers.
• Inspect and verify security systems, equipment, CCTV, access-control systems, and related procedures.
• Identify security deficiencies and follow through to ensure corrective action is completed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding investigations, business operations, systems, employees, and sensitive company information.
• Serve as a backup to regional security leadership when needed.
• Provide guidance and oversight to assigned security personnel.
• Build productive working relationships with internal departments, carriers, law enforcement agencies, security professionals, and other external partners.
• Respond to urgent security incidents and support investigations as necessary.
• Travel throughout the assigned region, including on short notice when business needs require.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by security leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred but not required. Relevant professional experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• Previous experience in physical security, investigations, loss prevention, asset protection, or a related field.
• Experience supervising or leading security personnel preferred.
• Supply chain, distribution, warehouse, or logistics security experience is strongly preferred.
• General knowledge of CCTV/video management systems and electronic access-control systems.
• Strong investigative, analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage sensitive or complex situations with sound judgment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.
• Professional security certifications are preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be willing and able to travel within the assigned region.
• Must successfully complete all company-required background screening, drug testing, and applicable clearance requirements.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Communicate professionally and diplomatically with employees, clients, leadership, law enforcement, and external partners.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, strategic, and tactical thinking.
• Identify security concerns and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, reliability, and accountability.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Remain calm and professional when responding to urgent or sensitive security matters.

Physical Requirements

• Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, including standing, walking, bending, reading, concentrating, communicating, and performing other normal workplace activities.
• The position may require lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.

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Why Join DSI?
At DSI Security Services, we believe strong security begins with strong people. This position offers the opportunity to work in a professional security environment where your experience in investigations, physical security, loss prevention, and risk management can make a meaningful impact.

If you are a motivated security professional who values accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with DSI Security Services.

DSI Security Services - DWYSYWD: Do What You Say You Will Do

DSI Security Services is a drug free employer complies with all applicable laws regarding affirmative action and equal opportunity in all its activities and programs and does not discriminate against anyone protected by law because of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, handicap, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran.

DSI Security Services is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact Human Resources.