Physical Security Specialist I or II

Description

Physical Security Specialist I or II

Location: Fergus Falls

Salary grade 10 or 12

Help protect the people, facilities, and critical infrastructure that support reliable electric service. Otter Tail Power Company is seeking a Physical Security Specialist I or II to maintain and enhance physical security systems, assess potential risks, and support effective security programs across the organization.

This position works with physical security technologies and controls that protect personnel, facilities, generation resources, substations, operational technology environments, corporate offices, and other critical infrastructure. The selected candidate’s experience and qualifications will determine placement at the Physical Security Specialist I or II level.

This position reports to Manager IT I, Security.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, administer, and maintain physical security technologies, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, visitor management, and related platforms.

• Conduct physical security risk assessments, site reviews, security inspections, and vulnerability assessments to identify risks and recommend appropriate controls.

• Analyze access logs, surveillance information, alarm activity, security system data, and incident reports to identify trends, anomalies, and potential vulnerabilities.

• Evaluate physical security plans, procedures, and controls through testing, assessments, inspections, and periodic reviews.

• Conduct security assessments at company facilities, substations, generation assets, operational facilities, and other critical infrastructure locations.

• Coordinate physical security initiatives, projects, and incidents with internal departments, vendors, contractors, law enforcement agencies, and emergency responders.

• Support the development and continuous improvement of physical security programs, policies, standards, procedures, and governance practices.

• Assist with or lead physical security incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action recommendations based on position level.

• Support or lead emergency response, crisis management, business continuity, and incident management activities involving physical security events.

• Participate in physical security system integration projects and security design reviews for construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects.

• Serve as a liaison to Safety Services, Facilities, Operations, Engineering, IT, and other stakeholders.

• Provide physical security risk briefings, project updates, recommendations, and technical guidance to the Manager of IT Security.

• At the Specialist II level, independently manage security projects and processes, lead major workstreams, resolve complex security issues, and serve as a technical resource to colleagues.

Physical Security Specialist I

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Ability to learn and apply physical security concepts, technologies, policies, and procedures.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to conduct assessments, analyze security-related information, and develop practical recommendations.

• Ability to independently complete assigned work while recognizing and escalating complex or non-routine matters appropriately.

• Experience in physical security, facilities, operations, engineering, law enforcement, military service, emergency management, risk management, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.

• Working knowledge of access control systems, video surveillance, intrusion detection, incident response, investigations, or critical infrastructure protection.

• Experience conducting security assessments, inspections, audits, or vulnerability reviews.

• Experience supporting physical security technologies, projects, or programs.

• Professional certifications such as APP, PSP, CPP, Security+, CISSP, or equivalent certifications.

Physical Security Specialist II

Minimum Qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant professional experience in physical security, law enforcement, military security, critical infrastructure protection, facilities security, emergency management, risk management, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience performing physical security assessments, incident investigations, security technology administration, critical infrastructure protection activities, or related security work.

• In-depth knowledge of physical security concepts, technologies, programs, and industry practices, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, investigations, and incident response.

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects, programs, or ongoing processes with limited guidance.

• Ability to analyze complex security issues, develop recommendations, and implement sustainable solutions.

• Experience serving as a technical resource, project lead, or subject matter expert.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.

• Five or more years supporting critical infrastructure, utilities, industrial facilities, operational technology environments, government facilities, law enforcement, military security, or related environments.

• Experience leading physical security projects, facility security improvements, investigations, or security technology deployments.

• Experience developing or maintaining physical security programs, standards, procedures, or governance practices.

• Experience coordinating with public safety agencies, emergency responders, contractors, architects, engineers, or regulatory stakeholders.

• Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification.

• Additional professional certifications such as CPP, APP, CISSP, Security+, or equivalent certifications.

• Experience providing technical guidance, mentoring, or informal leadership to other security professionals.

Ready to make an impact? Bring your physical security knowledge, problem-solving skills, and collaborative mindset to a role where your work helps protect the people and critical infrastructure behind reliable electric service. Apply today and grow your career with Otter Tail Power Company.

What We Offer

We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our talented employees. To support our employees and help drive their career experience and goals.

• Competitive wage & benefit package.

• The expected offer for base compensation for this role is $69,000 - $116,000 annually. The actual compensation within the compensation range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

• Incentive plans

• Employee Stock Ownership options

• Retirement Savings Fund with employer match

• Health, disability and life insurance plan options

• Our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement. This includes safety – one of our values and key to our success – technical, compliance and developmental training.

• Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership development programs, gain access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, receive mentorship from current leaders and more!

• Mental health support from the experts at SupportLinc as well as competitive vacation and sick leave to ensure employees are at their best when they’re working.

To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com. Applications accepted through October 30, 2026.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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