Local Security Specialist

Who are we?
Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. 
Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.

Local Security Manager
Gothenburg, Sweden

It’s not about cars. It’s about people. 
Our human-centric focus is what makes us different from all other car companies, and it’s at the heart of everything we create. If you want to join us in our mission to make people’s lives less complicated, we offer you a chance to grow together with talented people who want to make a true difference. 

Are you our next Security Specialist? Do you have experience within the security industry and a passion for developing innovative and practical security solutions? You might be our next Local Security Manager!

About Us:
Protecting our people, sites, assets and information is of upmost importance to Volvo Cars. Our Corporate Security team is undergoing an exciting evolution to ensure we are fit for purpose against our company’s exciting future.  

Whats in it for you?
We offer you a clear purpose and empowerment from day one, continuous feedback, learning and growth, a dynamic and respectful work environment that promotes work life balance, and a competitive compensation and benefits package including pension, insurances, flexible working, regular salary revisions and possible promotions – all in line with your results, performance and potential.

What you will do:
You will lead Volvo Cars development and implementation of security mitigations across our Gothenburg campus and contribute to our security deliveries elsewhere. Keeping our people safe is our highest priority and people security matters will be yours.  In addition to this you will be responsible for the investigation of security incidents, vulnerabilities and our investigation processes. To be successful you will work with a diverse range of stakeholders across our company giving you broad insight as you build security awareness and enhance their security.

You will be joining our global security team who set the company’s security standards, best practice and directly support security operations across the company. As such your role will include opportunities to collaborate across the breadth of our security work and use your skills and experience to shape how we work globally. The breadth of our responsibilities also opens the opportunity for you to develop additional capabilities. 

Your Skills:
We believe you are an experienced security operator with law enforcement, a police traininggovernment security industry or, comparable education, or a combination of both, and you can demonstrate your people security and investigation competence. You have sound judgement and security awareness which you can translate into a business context. You have a keen interest in developing your capability and continuing to broaden your security experience.

Fluency in English and Swedish is a requirement for this role. 

Do you fit the profile?
You have a detailed knowledge of security and experience implementing innovative, yet practical security solutions. You have worked in the security industry for some time, with experience in both public and private sector roles.  

You understand how security fits into business decision making and contributes to successful business operations.  Most importantly you are an energetic team player.  You understand the power of working through partnerships and developing relationships to achieve results.  You do this by communicating openly and effectively. You have a passion for collaboration and being a part of a team.

Curious? 
Does this sound like your new challenge? Apply by submitting your resume and cover letter in English via our recruiting system SuccessFactors by no later than the 11th July 2022. Please note that we do not accept applications through email due to GDPR. We recruit continuously and therefore advise you to send your application to us as soon as possible. If you have questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact our Chief Security Officer, Danny Nugent on +46 728870963 or mail: daniel.nugent@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Roza: roza.cizek@volvocars.com. Let us know why you think you would be an ideal fit for this role in your cover letter!