Security Specialist

Security Specialist

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Position Overview

You will serve as the on-site Security Specialist and primary Global Security representative at Polaris's Huntsville, Alabama manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Site Security Manager and matrixed to plant operations, you will help protect people, facilities, and assets through consistent application of security standards, systems, and processes. You will work across functions to build shared ownership of security while exercising sound judgment in sensitive and dynamic situations. This role is a compelling opportunity because it offers direct site-level ownership, broad stakeholder exposure, and meaningful impact at one of Polaris's largest manufacturing locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance of contracted security personnel to ensure professionalism, compliance with post orders, and adherence to Polaris Global Security standards, directives and post orders.
• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with EHS, HR, Legal, Facilities, D&IT, operations, and site leadership to support a culture of shared security responsibility.
• Serve as site-level product owner for physical security and incident management systems, (Ontic, Pro-Watch, Milestone, FacilityOS) ensuring system integrity, user access governance, and audit readiness.
• Respond to security incidents, conduct preliminary investigations, gather statements, preserve evidence, and produce accurate, legally defensible documentation.
• Conduct routine inspections and walkthroughs of facilities, perimeters, access controls, and critical assets to identify vulnerabilities and recommend practical risk mitigations.
• Coordinate and support physical security projects, vendor activities, compliance initiatives, and site readiness for technology upgrades led by Global Security.
• Deliver security orientations, refresher training, and awareness sessions tailored to site needs and emerging risks.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in alignment with Global Security investigative, legal, and brand protection priorities.

Desired Competencies

• Communication: You clearly convey information, ideas, and expectations to diverse audiences, adjusting your message to ensure understanding and alignment.
• Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.
• Unquestionable Integrity & Ethical Practice: You act with honesty, professionalism, and respect for policies, regulations, and organizational values in all situations. Many of the skills required for this position are learnable; the right character is not. We hire for ethics, integrity and judgement first.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in security management, criminal justice, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of relevant professional experience in security, investigations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive information and managing incidents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
• Prior corporate security of law enforcement experience at the local, state or federal level.
• Experience overseeing or working with contracted security personnel or service providers.
• Hands-on experience with physical security systems such as access control, video management, or intrusion detection.
• Familiarity with project coordination and working with cross-functional stakeholders in a corporate or industrial environment.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!