Tri-State Generation & Transmission

Physical Security and Resilience Specialist

Physical Security and Resilience Specialist
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LocationWestminster, CO
Job Typefull time
Salary$77,000-$96,000
On-site
Oil and Gas

About This Job


Job Description:

The Physical Security and Resilience Specialist provides operational support for Tri-State’s physical security and resilience programs. This role supports daily physical security activities, contributes to NERC CIP compliance efforts, and is cross trained in both physical security system technology and crisis management functions. The position plays a critical role in ensuring continuity of operations by serving as a backup resource to the Security Systems Technician and Business Resiliency Manager.

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes : Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.


Physical Security and Resilience Specialist


Hiring Salary Range: $77,000-$96,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.


Responsibilities:

Support the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of physical access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems across facilities.
Participate in NERC CIP physical security compliance activities, including documentation, access reviews, and audit readiness.
Assist in managing user access provisioning and deprovisioning in coordination with HR and IT.
Serve as a cross-trained backup for the Security Systems Technician, providing operational and technical support during absences or escalated service needs.
Assist in documenting and investigating physical security incidents and provide follow-up reports as needed.
Contribute to the development, maintenance, and testing of business continuity and crisis management plans.
Serve as a backup to the Business Resiliency Manager during crisis management activations and preparedness activities.
Support alignment of plans and response structures with the Incident Command System (ICS).
Maintain and update security procedures, continuity plans, and incident documentation.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors to support operational readiness across security and continuity programs.
Participate in security and continuity drills, tabletop exercises, and internal evaluations.
Participate in internal audits and support regulatory filings or reviews related to physical security.
Adheres to and demonstrates compliance with appropriate electric utility industry regulatory requirements. Attains knowledge and remains knowledgeable of development in regulations, laws, standards, and best practices applicable to the functional area including, but not limited to, Standards of Conduct, Environmental, Employment Law, NERC Reliability Standards and Safety. Must be familiar with, and comply with, all aspects of Corporate Policy C-54, Compliance.
Demonstrate behavior consistent with Tri-State’s culture embodied in the Cooperative principles and spirit and core values of technical competency, respect and dignity, accountability, integrity, trustworthiness, and servant leadership to empower or otherwise enable others to optimally perform their job responsibilities. Demonstrate and promote ethics and behaviors consistent with Tri-State’s culture, Board policies, and business practices. Understand and fulfill the role and responsibility for all compliance programs within the company.
Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.
Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work on site and overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.


OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform other related duties as assigned


SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES:

Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Familiarity with physical security technology platforms
Ability to work under pressure in both technical and incident-response settings
Knowledge of NERC CIP physical security standards and audit processes
Strong organizational and communication skills
Collaborative, cross-functional approach to teamwork


Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in physical security, business continuity, or a related field
Experience with access control and surveillance systems preferred
Willingness to participate in after-hours response or testing activities including on-call rotation
Working knowledge of business continuity and crisis management practices, including ICS structure
Familiarity with NERC CIP requirements is preferred including but not limited to:
NERC CIP-004 (Personnel & Training)
NERC CIP-006 (Physical Security of BES Cyber Systems)
NERC CIP-007 (Systems Security Management)
NERC CIP-010 (Configuration Change Management & Vulnerability Assessments)
Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance
Willingness to travel up to 25% which may include some overnight travel


About Us:

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 43 members, including 40 utility electric distribution cooperative and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West.

Tri-State was founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity. Headquartered in Westminster, Colo., approximately 1,200 people are employed by Tri-State across five states.

Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas and hydropower, with a rapidly increasing supply generated from wind and solar. Tri-State delivers power to its members through a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and over 5,700 miles of high voltage transmission lines. Tri-State's transformative Responsible Energy Plan is reducing emissions, increasing renewable resources, developing new energy services and delivering more flexibility for its members.


Job Identification: 425


Job Category: Security


Posting Date: 2025-07-17T15:58:57+00:00


Job Schedule: Full time


Hiring Salary Range: $77,000-$96,000

Locations: 1100 W 116th Ave, Westminster, CO, 80234, US

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

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