Director, Corporate Security

Summary

The role of Director, Corporate Security entails directing and implementing strategies for the security and protection of the company's employees, facilities, pipeline distribution system, and capital assets. This includes overseeing internal investigations, executive protection, workplace violence prevention, technological protection systems, contract guard management, and business continuity/disaster preparedness plans.

Company Overview

At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It’s a simple idea, but one that’s at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

 

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of drive, safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate our four essential behaviors that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

 

• We make it happen: We are a company of go-getters, acting on every opportunity to help our company advance.
• We collaborate: We put teamwork first, bringing in everyone’s ideas, because our collective energy makes us stronger.
• We seek out perspective: We challenge ourselves to be open to different ways of doing things, because learning from each other leads to breakthroughs.
• We care: We treat people how we want to be treated, listening closely and doing what’s right, even when it’s hard.

 

By living our values and behaviors every day, we strive to create an environment where every employee feels welcome, respected and valued.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain an active liaison program with all levels of law enforcement, and other governmental agencies, as well as with security colleagues in the private sector, for the purpose of gathering intelligence which may affect the security of Company personnel and assets, and to collect information on alternative security technology and procedures.
• Plan, administer, evaluate, and test security programs, policies, procedures, and systems to cost-effectively protect the Company’s employees, contractors, customers, visitors, assets, and confidential information.  
• Supervise electronic technicians, guard service supervisors, off-duty police officers and other contract security personnel.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with the existing Security Plan as outlined by the Department of Transportation’s Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) and Laclede’s Engineering Department.
• Develop, implement and test Company-wide and department-specific plans for emergency planning and disaster recovery in alignment with the Department of Homeland Security.   
• Function as a project leader to develop, communicate, implement and monitor solutions and processes using multi-disciplinary teams. Maintain close communication with management and respond to requests for support.
• Utilize a strategic approach to corporate security that is proactive and focused on prevention, as well as effective reaction.
• Respond to all alarms and incidents; oversee the investigation, ensure all relevant information is gathered and physical evidence is held; determine what needs to be investigated and notify authorities when appropriate.
• Accountable for assessing and maintaining Company-wide surveillance; administering contracts for alarm systems and supplemental security; evaluating systems and cameras assuring the most appropriate for each designated area and ensuring security patrols are provided to periodically monitor areas not covered by surveillance. 
• Conduct and/or supervise investigations regarding known or suspected theft, fraud, sabotage, vandalism, and any criminal or civil matters regarding the Company, as required.
• Conduct various confidential security functions for the Company, including security investigations as necessitated by departmental needs.
• Manage administrative duties of department including, preparing and implementing a Corporate Security business plan, manpower planning, recruitment, coaching, program planning, training, budget preparations, expense control, compensation decisions, etc.
• Arrange for transportation for Executives to various events.
• Other duties to be assigned.

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