Environmental Compliance Specialist, Sr. jobs in Stamford, CT

Protos Security is the largest technology-enabled security officer management company in the U.S. In addition to providing our clients with industry leading security management software, Protos offers security guarding services via a national network of 4,000 vetted and managed, local security vendors.

We are currently looking to hire an entry-level Compliance Specialist to work full-time, Monday through Friday, in a remote capacity. As part of the existing Compliance team, you will execute daily activities which support, and ensure the ongoing participation of, members of our national network of security vendors. Through phone and electronic communication, you will ensure that each vendor maintains all insurance, licensing, tax, and contract documentation required for participation in our network – and that this information is current, verified, and maintained within internal databases. If you are a detail oriented and enthusiastic team player looking to grow your career in an expanding and industry-leading service organization working each day to keep people safe, read on!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities May Include:

• Ensure all security vendors are properly licensed and insured, via audit or monitoring business processes and databases
• Communicate with vendors to obtain renewal documents as and when needed
• Confirm documents received are accurate and meet requirements; work with vendors to resolve any issues identified
• Validate that documents received are authentic by contacting insurance brokers or carriers, and licensing authorities
• Ensure vendor network integrity by advising other Protos departments of a vendor’s non-compliance and move to restrict their access to future work orders
• Manage documents across data repositories, including hard and digital copies as necessary
• Work with internal partners as needed to provide support and/or resolve compliance-related issues
• Review new vendor applications, determine their value to the network; participate in onboarding as required
• Maintain vendor and contact profile data; document all communications in company systems, spreadsheets, or reports
• Participate in weekly meetings to discuss business objectives, P&P adjustments, audit needs, areas of the country where additional vendors are needed, and provide feedback regarding internal IT-related process and workflow
• Be a team player, sharing best practices and lessons learned with other members of the Compliance team to ensure a level of consistency across all vendor interactions
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor, representing Protos in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Perform additional functions, duties and specific tasks of a similar nature and scope as necessary to achieve assigned business objectives

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required; Undergraduate work preferred
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a compliance role, or a position requiring a similar skill set
• Highly organized and methodical, with a systematic approach to work
• Process driven and detailed oriented, with excellent prioritization and time management skills
• Thinks critically and anticipates, recognizes, identifies, and develops solutions to problems quickly
• Proficient in data validation and sorting
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) proficiency required; Excel knowledge preferred
• Security industry experience helpful, but not required

Additional Information:

• Position: Full-time, exempt
• Compensation: Base salary commensurate with experience, discretionary, performance based year-end bonus
• Benefits: Health, Vision, Life and Dental Insurance; Paid Time Off; Retirement Plan 401(k); Flexible Spending Account; Health Savings Account; Parental Leave; Employee Assistance Program
• Travel: Up to 10%

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.