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Facilities Security Systems Specialist

Forward Air Corp

  • Groveport, OH
  • 8 days ago

    Highlights

    Environment: Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on-site setting (listed in this posting), with periodic travel and outside of normal hours work in support of facility assessments, system implementations, audits, and related business activities. The Facilities Security Systems Specialist is responsible for the administration, optimization, and continuous improvement of the Company''s physical security technology infrastructure across a nationwide network of facilities.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGroveport, OH
    IndustryTransport and Storage - Materials
    Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
    Year Founded1981
    Websitehttps://www.forwardair.com/content/careers-0

    Description

    The Facilities Security Systems Specialist is responsible for the administration, optimization, and continuous improvement of the Company''s physical security technology infrastructure across a nationwide network of facilities. They are the subject matter expert for access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related security technologies. They evaluate system performance, develop solutions to operational challenges, coordinate security technology initiatives, and recommend enhancements that support organizational security objectives. They collaborate with facility leaders, IT, and external service providers to ensure security systems are effective, compliant, and aligned with company standards.

    Responsibilities

    • Administer and oversee enterprise-wide physical security systems, including access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection platforms.
    • Evaluate access requests, credentialing practices, and security permissions to ensure alignment with company policies, operational requirements, and risk mitigation objectives.
    • Analyze security system performance, identify trends or deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions and system improvements.
    • Troubleshoot complex system issues and determining appropriate resolutions or escalation paths.
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for security system vendors, service providers, and installation partners, managing relationships and monitoring service delivery.
    • Coordinate security technology projects, including system upgrades, expansions, migrations, and new facility implementations.
    • Participate in security system design reviews, implementation planning, testing, commissioning, and post-installation validation activities.
    • Develop and maintain standards, procedures, and documentation governing physical security system administration and operations.
    • Conduct security system audits and assessments to evaluate compliance, operational effectiveness, and opportunities for process improvement.
    • Analyze service metrics, vendor performance, project status, and system utilization data to support business decisions and resource planning.
    • Consult with facility leadership and business stakeholders regarding security technology solutions, system capabilities, and best practices.
    • Manage security equipment inventories, lifecycle planning, and replacement recommendations.
    • Support incident investigations by retrieving, reviewing, and interpreting electronic security system data and records.
    • Lead or support cross-functional initiatives designed to enhance facility security, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
    • Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive security information, system data, and investigative materials.
    • All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.

    Qualifications

    • Education: Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required; Undergraduate degree preferred.
    • Experience: Three (3) years of experience administering physical security systems, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, or related technologies.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of security system architecture, system integration concepts, and physical security best practices.
    • Ability to evaluate situations, interpret policies, and make sound decisions using independent judgment.
    • Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, and technology implementation projects.
    • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
    • Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present recommendations and provide guidance to stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
    • Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive security and business information.
    • Technical proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and related business technologies.
    • Environment: Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on-site setting (listed in this posting), with periodic travel and outside of normal hours work in support of facility assessments, system implementations, audits, and related business activities.

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    About Company

    Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated “time-definite” basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations – supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete® Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base.

    Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry.

    The foundation product for Forward Air is our expedited linehaul service, offering consistent and reliable transit and on-time, damage-free deliveries. By locating terminals on or near airports and maintaining a scheduled transportation network, we are able to arrange for convenient and consistent service with broad geographic coverage. Shipments of varying sizes (TL/LTL) are received at our terminals and transported by contracted service providers either (1) on a direct truck to the destination terminal, (2) through our Columbus, Ohio central sorting hub, or (3) through one of our 12 regional hubs, where they are unloaded, sorted, and reloaded in rapid fashion. After reloading the shipments, our contracted service providers deliver them to the destination city for early morning recovery. Through our Forward Air Complete® cartage service, customers also can have shipments picked up from the shipper, delivered to the final consignee, or transferred at the airport, simplifying the freight management processes. These options allow us to maximize handling efficiency of each shipment while minimizing freight loss and damage, improving transit times over traditional ground transportation.

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