Security Specialist

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society.  The Security team at Stand Together seeks an experienced Security Specialist to support the safety and security of our DC-based facility, events, personnel, and operations. The ideal candidate brings strong protective services experience and excels at assessing risk, implementing security controls, and building trusted partnerships across the organization. 

How You Will Contribute

• Implement facility, event, and emergency security plans  
• Collect, analyze, and distribute risk and threat intelligence  
• Maintain facility access control and perimeter security  
• Plan and execute event security programs  
• Manage facility access control  
• Engage internal customers to strengthen security awareness and capabilities 
• Maintain vendor relationships and perform quality assurance/quality control  
• Support security systems   
• Respond to incidents, emergencies, and investigations 

What You Will Bring

• 5+ years of military, law enforcement, executive protection, or similar protective services experience  
• Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation measures  
• Strong understanding of physical security principles and the ability to translate them into practical security plans  
• Project management experience and strong communication skills 
• Familiarity with modern security technologies and systems  
• Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect 

Standout Candidates Will Bring

• Experience in corporate security or complex operational environments.  
• Experience with non-profit or governmental operations  
• Experience with event or facility security programs  
 

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace 
• A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges 
• Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents 
• Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive 

Our Values Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. Our culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management® (PBM®), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM® empowers our employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.   We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success, and that is why we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity.