Security Specialist

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Job Summary

The Marathon Los Angeles Refinery located in Carson, CA is seeking an experienced Security Specialist to establish security and protection strategies, priorities, and critical tasks at assigned sites and along distribution channels including procedures, training, equipment, visitor and access controls, security communications and information sharing.

The available onsite schedules for the position are 9/80 or 5/40, on-call duty is required and support of TAR as needed. Core business hours: 7 AM - 4 PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Establishes security and protection strategies, priorities, and critical tasks at assigned sites and along distribution channels including procedures, training, equipment, visitor and access controls, security communications and information sharing.
• Manages facility security programs and security personnel in accordance with company and facility protocols.
• Ensures compliance with applicable security regulations.
• Participates in Security Risk/Vulnerability Assessments and implements security measures to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Implements company Anti-Violence Workplace prevention policies.
• Supports corporate Business Conduct office by performing quality investigations.
• Interacts with law enforcement, Homeland Security, and other government agency officials.

Education, Experience and Skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of law enforcement, military security or industrial security experience OR Must have a Bachelor Degree in related field and 4 or more years of law enforcement, military security or industrial security experience.
• Must be fully competent in the practices associated with the protection of property and individuals. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the risk assessment process. Displays in-depth knowledge of security incident prevention strategies and management. Fully competent in the major security regulatory compliance programs. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of investigative interviewing and fact-finding processes; conceptually understands Code of Conduct investigation processes
• Must be proficient in Microsoft 365: Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery, be able to physically perform all tasks in the field and take hair drug test and physical.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC Card.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.
• Travel Requirement is up to 10%.
• Must be able to work onsite schedules for the position which are 9/80 or 5/40, on-call duty is required and support of TAR as needed. Core business hours: 7 AM - 4 PM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Security related Bachelors Degree is preferred.

• Relocation is not available.
• This job will posted through Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
• This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.
• As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

• Location: Carson, California
• Job Requisition ID: 00025105
• Pay Min/Max: $106,900.00 - $184,300.00 Salary
• Grade: 11 - 12
• Location Address: 2350 E 223rd St

Additional locations

• Education: High School (Required)
• Employee Group: Full time
• Employee Subgroup: Regular