Asset Protection Administrator

Job Type: Regular Asset Protection Administrator The Asset Protection Administrator role safeguards the Company's assets and minimizes losses. This position oversees surveillance, access control, and alarm systems to prevent theft and fraud. It develops policies that ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards and is responsible for ensuring the security and safety of company employees, visitors, facilities and assets. The Asset Protection Administrator implements all security and safety measures, protocols, and procedures to mitigate risks, prevent incidents, and maintain a secure and compliant environment in accordance with regulations and directives for the protection of government information and assets. This position is responsible for physical management of activities performed to maintain the active and passive measures, designed to prevent the unauthorized access to personnel, equipment, materials, and information; and to safeguard them against espionage, sabotage, terrorism, damage, and criminal activity. This position is created in response to Government regulations: ICD 705, 32 CFR part 117, and HSPD 12 and FIPS that is to ensure compliance and audits of physical security controls are met and controlled properly. This position is an independent contributor to ensure and perform all physical security controls are in place, documented and tested, as well as coordinate with other security teams in preparation of customer inspections and reviews. Duties This position will perform duties without oversight and will ensure security is following government requirements for a classified facility. Work with security teams to perform escorting in unclassified and classified areas to ensure all areas are covered per security requirements. Monitor, administer, and audit the security badge control system (Lenel System) to ensure compliance with security standards and identify areas for improvement. Responsible for the Facility Access Control and CCTV device maintenance with PLSA vendor and ensure they manage approved annual budget allocations. Work with Cyber security to schedule annual Penetration Testing with outside vendor per government requirements. Additionally, ensure the report is reviewed and reported to upper management. A plan of action plan is created for any/all findings and implemented within the required timeline. The findings and plan of action will be briefed to upper management. Responsible for maintaining alarm system UL certificates in accordance with NISPOM requirements. Ensure semi-annual alarm testing for SCIF environments is performed per regulations. Maintain UL certifications as required by the ICD 705 Tech spec regulation Conduct investigations of theft, damage and criminal activity and coordinate with local law enforcement as needed. Develop working relationships with local law enforcement, government physical security representatives and RAND Senior management and program managers. Manage and coordinate contractual activities of the guards for the facility to ensure they are meeting the SOW. Facilitate security oversight to include planning security protections for company events such as commencement, Board of Trustee meetings and high-profile visitor meetings. Create and provide monthly metrics to management for: Badge auditing (created, lost, issues), Security Incidents, Security Investigations, Visitor count (US and Foreign national visits), Guard turnover, access control downtime (CCTV downtime if any), false alarms, etc. Maintain accurate asset protection controls through existing programs. Ensure office locks, inventory and accountability of lock hardware and keys are in accordance with NIST 800-171 requirements Ensure accountability of the destruction of classified material and hardware Implement measures for preventing and detecting theft, including tracking and overseeing alarm system repairs and maintenance Assist with emergency response actions Responsible for maintaining inventory of all Class 6 security containers for the storage of classified material, change combinations on doors and security containers Other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications Highly organized with ability to independently prioritize competing deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for interacting with personnel, contractors, and government officials Must be familiar with the ICD 705 Tech Specifications within the first 6 months of employment. Complete the FSO and Physical Security training in the DCSA Computer based training system within the first 6 months of employment Learn the SIMS database to track key inventories and classified containers Work independently and make decisions on how to support the business Ability to develop and implement processes without oversight Proficient in MS Office Applications Ability to work with computers and understanding of databases Must have excellent customer service skills Must be able to pass a background check Experience With a BS/BA degree, at least 3 years of experience in industrial security is required. Without a BS/BA degree, at least 7 years of experience in industrial security is required. Education High school diploma or GED is required. BS/BA degree is preferred. Security Clearance Must meet eligibility requirements for access to U.S. government classified information. Location Santa Monica Positions Open One Salary Range: $64,400 - $96,100 RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate’s work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. The salary range includes base pay plus RAND’s sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more. Equal Opportunity Employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet RAND is a research organization that develops solutions to public policy challenges to help make communities throughout the world safer and more secure, healthier and more prosperous. RAND’s research and analysis address issues that impact people everywhere, including security, health, education, sustainability, growth, and development. RAND has approximately 2,025 people from more than 50 countries working in offices in the United States, Europe and Australia, with annual revenues of $435.8 million. RAND is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and committed to the public interest. Our research is sponsored by government agencies, international organizations, and foundations. We rely on philanthropic support to pursue visionary ideas; address critical problems that are under-researched; and devise innovative approaches for solving acute, complex, or provocative policy challenges. RAND values objectivity and integrity in both its research processes and internal interactions. We emphasize a collegial environment that respects the contributions and dignity of all staff. RAND's reputation is built on quality and objectivity. RAND provides an exciting intellectual environment and opportunities for career growth with challenging assignments. As collaboration in interdisciplinary teams is an essential operating principle at RAND, we hire highly qualified talent and empower our people to do their best work by fostering a culture in which different views, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued and respected, and staff have a sense of belonging with their colleagues, fair access to opportunities, and feel comfortable bringing their best selves to work each day. As part of our commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment, we welcome all applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences to apply for this exciting opportunity. RAND is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. 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Salary : $64,400 - $96,100