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Regional Security Specialist, Global Security

McKesson Corporation

Richmond, VA · HybridFull-time$80–134K/yrPosted 2w agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$80–134K/yr
Location
Richmond, VAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Regional Security Specialist implements and manages security operations across the eastern United States, protecting personnel, facilities, assets, and operations. The role partners with internal teams and external law enforcement to assess risks, investigate incidents, and strengthen security. It also supports physical security initiatives, fleet and transportation security, executive protection, and regional security technologies, coordinating with vendors to maintain and optimize systems.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Physical Security Principles, requiredRisk Assessment, requiredIncident Response, requiredCCTV and Video Management, requiredMaxPro, requiredAccess Control Systems, requiredLenel, requiredPro-Watch, requiredIntrusion Detection, requiredAlarm Systems, requiredVisitor Management Platforms, requiredFacilityOS, requiredSecurity Investigations, requiredReport Writing, requiredTransportation Security, requiredExecutive Protection, requiredTravel Security Planning, requiredProtective Security Operations, requiredSecurity Vendor Coordination, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredProblem-Solving, requiredCommunication, requiredRelationship Management, required

Qualifications

Degree or Equivalent, required4+ Years Relevant Experience, requiredBachelor's in Criminal Justice or Related, nice to haveCPP Certification, nice to havePSP Certification, nice to haveAPP Certification, nice to havePrior Law Enforcement or Related Experience, nice to have

Full job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Regional Security Specialist, Global Security Location: Richmond. VA (hybrid (3 times/week or on-site full time) Competitive base pay, bonus and benefit eligible

Position Overview:

The Regional Security Specialist is responsible for implementing and managing global security operations across the eastern United States, helping protect company personnel, facilities, assets, and operations. Serving as the primary security resource for assigned locations, this role partners closely with on-site leadership and operations teams, Human Resources, Legal, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Transportation, and external law enforcement agencies to identify risks, investigate incidents, respond to security events, and strengthen the organization's overall security posture.

The position supports a broad range of physical and protective security initiatives, including facility security assessments, security audits, and risk mitigation programs. The role serves as the primary security point of contact for fleet and transportation security risks and supports executive protection requirements. The Regional Security Specialist is responsible for managing access control, badging, CCTV, intrusion detection, visitor management, and other security technologies within the region while coordinating with security integrators and vendors to ensure systems are effectively maintained, optimized, and aligned with company standards.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary security resource and point of contact for assigned facilities and operations throughout the eastern United States
  • Partner with site leadership, Operations, Human Resources, Legal, Transportation, and EHS teams to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks and optimize systems
  • Conduct facility security assessments, new site reviews, facility audits to evaluate vulnerabilities, asset compliance with standards and recommend corrective actions
  • Investigate security incidents, policy violations, thefts, and other security-related events, documenting findings
  • Coordinate and support response efforts for security incidents, emergencies, and other critical events within the region
  • Manage and support physical security technologies, including access control, badging, CCTV, intrusion detection, and visitor management systems
  • Coordinate with security integrators, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure security systems are properly maintained, optimized, and aligned with company standards
  • Serve as the primary security point of contact for fleet and transportation security requirements, supporting risk mitigation efforts and related investigations
  • Support executive protection activities, executive travel security, site advances, and other protective security requirements as needed
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with law enforcement agencies and external partners

Minimum Job Qualifications

  • Degree or equivalent and requires 4+ years of relevant experience

Education / Training

  • Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business, Public Administration, Homeland Security, or a related field

Specialized Knowledge / Skills

  • Knowledge of physical security principles, risk assessment methodologies, and incident response practices

  • Working knowledge of physical security systems and technologies:• CCTV and video management systems (VMS, MaxPro)

  • Access control systems and badging (Lenel, Pro-Watch)

  • Intrusion detection and alarm systems

  • Visitor management platforms (FacilityOS)

  • Ability to conduct security investigations, analyze findings, and prepare clear, concise reports

  • Understanding of transportation security risks and mitigation strategies

  • Familiarity with executive protection principles, travel security planning, and protective security operations

  • Experience working with security integrators, technology vendors, and law enforcement partners

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and relationship management skills

  • Professional security certifications preferred, including ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), or Associate Protection Professional (APP)

  • Prior experience in law enforcement, federal service, intelligence, military security, or corporate security roles

About McKesson Medical-Surgical:

McKesson Medical-Surgical (MMS), which is expected to become Wellverse in early 2027, is a subsidiary and publicly reported segment of the McKesson Corporation. MMS distributes medical-surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic equipment and supplies, along with other solutions and services to virtually every type of healthcare setting and provider outside of the traditional hospital. These markets – often referred to as Alternate Care or Non-Acute Care – include physician offices, surgery centers, long-term care providers, laboratories, home health and hospice agencies, health systems, government facilities and online marketplaces and retailers.

Alternate Care markets are growing rapidly and MMS is proud to be a leader in this space. With a team of approximately 8,000 employees, a network of 15 distribution centers and approximately 900 delivery vehicles, we collaborate with more than 2,200 leading manufacturers and serve over 200,000 customer accounts across the U.S. Our catalog includes more than 270,000 SKUs of branded and private-label medical-surgical products – from bandages to specialty pharmaceuticals and COVID-19 tests.

Position Level - P3

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$80,300 - $133,800

McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:

McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.

McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.

McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) [email protected] or (Canada) [email protected]. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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How this job compares

Set against the 605 open Security Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$80–134K/yr
  • Virginia median$103–142K/yr74 salary ranges
  • US median$87–126K/yr346 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $107K, is 11% below the Virginia median midpoint ($121K) — in the middle half of Security Specialist salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 103 open Security Specialist jobs in Virginia and 605 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Security Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (434 postings).
Education
135 of the 605 open Security Specialist jobs (22%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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