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Position Overview:
You will serve as the on-site Security Specialist and primary Global Security representative at Polaris’s Huntsville, Alabama manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Site Security Manager and matrixed to plant operations, you will help protect people, facilities, and assets through consistent application of security standards, systems, and processes. You will work across functions to build shared ownership of security while exercising sound judgment in sensitive and dynamic situations. This role is a compelling opportunity because it offers direct site-level ownership, broad stakeholder exposure, and meaningful impact at one of Polaris’s largest manufacturing locations.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance of contracted security personnel to ensure professionalism, compliance with post orders, and adherence to Polaris Global Security standards, directives and post orders.
Build and maintain trust-based relationships with EHS, HR, Legal, Facilities, D&IT, operations, and site leadership to support a culture of shared security responsibility.
Serve as site-level product owner for physical security and incident management systems, (Ontic, Pro-Watch, Milestone, FacilityOS) ensuring system integrity, user access governance, and audit readiness.
Respond to security incidents, conduct preliminary investigations, gather statements, preserve evidence, and produce accurate, legally defensible documentation.
Conduct routine inspections and walkthroughs of facilities, perimeters, access controls, and critical assets to identify vulnerabilities and recommend practical risk mitigations.
Coordinate and support physical security projects, vendor activities, compliance initiatives, and site readiness for technology upgrades led by Global Security.
Deliver security orientations, refresher training, and awareness sessions tailored to site needs and emerging risks.
Coordinate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in alignment with Global Security investigative, legal, and brand protection priorities.
Desired Competencies:
Communication: You clearly convey information, ideas, and expectations to diverse audiences, adjusting your message to ensure understanding and alignment.
Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.
Unquestionable Integrity & Ethical Practice: You act with honesty, professionalism, and respect for policies, regulations, and organizational values in all situations. Many of the skills required for this position are learnable; the right character is not. We hire for ethics, integrity and judgement first.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in security management, criminal justice, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of relevant professional experience in security, investigations, or a related field.
Demonstrated sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive information and managing incidents.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
Prior corporate security of law enforcement experience at the local, state or federal level.
Experience overseeing or working with contracted security personnel or service providers.
Hands-on experience with physical security systems such as access control, video management, or intrusion detection.
Familiarity with project coordination and working with cross-functional stakeholders in a corporate or industrial environment.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
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To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!
At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.
About Polaris
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com
EEO Statement
Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).