Risk Analyst at ShepherdHill Security

Position Overview

• We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Risk Analyst to join our team.
• The ideal candidate will focus on identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks related to physical security operations, ensuring the safety of clients, personnel, and assets.
• This role is critical in supporting our mission to provide secure environments for clients while maintaining operational excellence and adherence to industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Identification and Assessment:

• Evaluate potential threats to client sites, personnel, and operational facilities, including theft, vandalism, unauthorized access, and environmental hazards.
• Conduct comprehensive site risk assessments and recommend tailored security measures.

Threat Monitoring and Analysis:

• Monitor trends in physical security threats and vulnerabilities, including crime statistics, regional instability, and natural disaster risks.

Analyze incident reports and data to identify patterns and emerging risks.

• Policy and Procedure Development:
• Assess existing security policies, protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for effectiveness.
• Recommend and implement improvements to enhance physical security measures and ensure compliance with client requirements.

Client Site Security Planning:

• Collaborate with operations teams to design and implement customized security plans for client locations.
• Support proposal development with risk analyses tailored to client-specific needs.

Incident Response and Mitigation:

• Assist in developing and maintaining incident response plans, ensuring readiness for various scenarios such as trespassing, theft, or emergency evacuations.
• Conduct after-action reviews to refine processes and enhance preparedness.

Compliance and Regulatory Oversight:

• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations related to physical security operations.
• Stay informed about industry standards, certifications, and best practices, such as those established by ASIS International.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in risk analysis or security operations, preferably in the physical security industry.
• Familiarity with physical security technologies such as access control systems, surveillance systems, and alarm systems.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and threat assessment methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.