Corporate Security Advisor, Pharmacy & Distribution

Provides expert content/professional leadership on complex Security assignments/projects. Plans, organizes and directs the activities involved in the preservation of the organization's peace and security. Ensures state and local ordinances are maintained relating to the prevention of crime, traffic and parking regulations and that effective security services are used. Advises on and interprets policies, procedures and regulations. Exercises considerable creativity, foresight, and judgment in conceiving, planning, and delivering initiatives. Uses deep professional knowledge and acumen to advise functional leaders. Focuses on providing thought leadership within Corporate Security but works on broader projects, which require understanding of wider business. Recognized internally as a subject matter expert.

Administers and manages the corporate security programs within the assigned site or sites within an area of responsibility.  Manages specific security and safety programs to reduce losses and protect company assets including persons, physical, financial and information.  Partners with corporate, regional and site resources including others in Corporate Security/Global Security & Aviation, Global Real Estate, Human Resources, Risk Management, Corporate Safety, Legal, Business Resiliency, Pharmacy Compliance, Pharmacy Practice and site pharmacy or distribution operations management on security and safety related matters.  Manages guard force, security systems, security & safety programs, assesses threats and conducts investigations. Conducts assessments, reviews and inspections to ensure adherence to corporate policies and standards, regulatory compliance and reduce losses.  Supports internal and external audits, reviews, assessments and inspections on security related functions and topics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages site security guard forces according to department policies within assigned area or sub-region. Develops site specific procedures. Provides oversight to ensure compliance with contract provisions, requirements and service levels. Ensures that security and safety programs are assigned to guard staff and completed according to department policies, directives and in compliance with applicable regulations. Manages security and safety incident reporting and record-keeping requirements according to department policies, directives and in compliance with applicable regulations. Maintains relationships with contract security guard service providers and interfaces as necessary.  

• Manages security systems at company locations within the assigned area or sub-region according to department policies, directives and in compliance with applicable regulations. Coordinates security systems function within area or sub-region communicating regularly with security systems and technology staff. Ensures that systems are inspected, tested and serviced according to department standards. Provides for accurate administration and monitoring of systems as required for each site. Conducts physical security assessments and surveys for each site; evaluating general building construction, door hardware, life safety, locks/keys, security systems (alarm, card access systems, CCTV, intercom) and communicates findings and recommendations to more senior department management and security systems staff.  Ensures that site security systems within the assigned area or sub-region are managed according to department policies, directives and in compliance with applicable regulations. Maintains and supports relationships with local and regional security system integrators and service providers.  

• Manages and conducts security investigations within the assigned area of responsibility. Conducts or supports internal security investigations in cases of theft, violence, threats or similar cases of misconduct by employees, contractors or other invitees. Coordinates security investigations with the Legal, Ethics Office, Pharmacy Compliance and/or Human Resources departments as needed. May conducts investigations under direction of Corporate Security department management or the Legal Department. Establishes and maintains relationships with the DEA, law enforcement and key security contacts.  

• Supports and/or participates in internal and external audits, regulatory reviews and inspections, client reviews, external professional accreditation reviews and assessment, Pharmacy Compliance audits and/or other assessments, reviews and audits

• May participates in insurance loss control/prevention reviews with Corporate Safety and/or Global Real Estate Services.

• Serves as Subject-Matter-Expert for security topics and issues. Creates security training and awareness materials and conducts training.

• Recognize, respond to, and recommend actions to address both potential and realized security and safety risks affecting personnel or property.    

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Core experience in security or related field is required.  Strong working knowledge of security practices is required.  Experience within a multiple facility environment and/or corporate security function preferred.  

• Strong working knowledge of potentially applicable criminal and civil laws to security functions, standards, practices/recommendations and regulations to include, but are not limited to those that may be promulgated by OSHA, NFPA, ASIS, FTC, DEA and/or security regulations common to state boards of pharmacies.

• General working knowledge of fire/life safety codes, practices and standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in security, social sciences, business or equivalent experience is required.  

• Professional certifications such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) or similar security related certification is preferred. Training and/or certification in security and/or safety topics are desired.

• Working knowledge and experience with general building systems and construction practices.

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills and a general mechanical aptitude.

• Experience in a training capacity and/or technical support role within a security department or related field experience is preferred. 

• Ability to plan, prioritize and schedule resources including remotely.

• Must be able to create policies, programs, procedures, training/education materials, specifications and Requests For Proposals (RFP). Ability to communicate and work closely with internal departments and external entities such as regulators, architects, designers, contractors, and suppliers.

• Strong working knowledge and experience with common office computer systems, database and spreadsheet utilities. Working knowledge and experience with electronics, PCs, networks, communications devices, alarm devices, sensors & systems,  door hardware, basic building construction, blueprints & plans, technical system specifications.  

• Ability to wear PPE including respirator. Ability to work in situations that may require work around hazards, entry into confined spaces, with heights and other non-standard office environments.

• Ability to exercise good judgment and work under pressure.  Capacity to effectively and continuously work with sensitive information. 

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle. A driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of employment and maintained in good standing. Additional professional security and investigative certifications and/or licenses may be required.

• Ability to be on-call and respond to incidents on a 24-hour basis and/or work on short-notice and/or during non-standard working hours.  

Additional Detail:

• This role requires 15-35% of travel. You will need to be fully vaccinated in order to travel & meet the requirements for this position.

• This role is located onsite which expects most work to be performed at a Cigna office location, but may allow for some work to be performed at home. Employees must be fully vaccinated if they choose to come onsite. Currently, due to the pandemic, we are encouraging all employees to remain working from home and all onsite meetings require a virtual option. However, we expect that this role will likely return to being performed primarily at an office location.

About Cigna

Cigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with us, or one of our subsidiaries, you’ll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people’s lives. What difference will you make?

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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