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Physical Security Specialist jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-2 and EB-3 pathways both apply depending on your degree and experience, leading to lawful permanent residence rather than a temporary status.
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Summary
The Physical Security Project Specialist leads security system installation and service projects across the enterprise, from planning through closeout. Within approved scope, budget, security standards, and delegated authority, this role manages schedules, spending, and vendor commitments; coordinates resources and customer communications; and maintains accurate project records. Working with overall project leads, internal teams, customers, and vendors, the coordinator identifies risks, implements mitigation plans, independently resolves day-to-day issues, and escalates decisions beyond delegated authority with recommended solutions and their impacts. The role provides timely updates to support on-time delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Essential Functions
- Lead the Physical Security portion of assigned projects from planning through closeout; manage vendors, schedules, critical milestones, and spending within approved project scope, budget, and security standards. Track schedule and cost variances and escalate those requiring approval.
- Identify project risks and dependencies, implement mitigation plans with vendors and internal stakeholders, and independently resolve day-to-day issues within delegated authority. Responsible for making decisions within the approved scope, budget, and security standards.
- Keep internal stakeholders and assigned resources informed of project status, upcoming milestones, risks, and decisions or support needed.
- Attend project calls with vendors and internal teams; document decisions, action items, and follow-up commitments.
- Maintain an organized archive of project correspondence, photos, designs, vendor agreements, and closeout documentation; manage passwords in accordance with company policy.
- Ensure version control, naming conventions, and document retention align with company standards.
- Review aging requests, service tickets, and projects; follow up with vendors or internal stakeholders as needed.
- Create and maintain vendor dashboards to track commitments and progress.
- Publish and improve internal dashboards and reports that summarize project and service activity for leadership and project teams.
- Verify project and service closeout, including site confirmation, final invoicing, and updated records.
Additional Responsibilities
- Create and manage purchase orders (POs); support recurring monthly revenue (RMR) processes.
- Coordinate vendor invoicing for RMR, projects, and service tickets; follow up on past-due balances.
- Reconcile invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal finance and accounts payable (AP) teams.
Skills and Abilities
- Organize competing priorities, adapt to changing needs, and follow through to completion, both independently and as part of a team., Required
- Build productive relationships across organizational levels, communicate clearly, and obtain timely responses from vendors and stakeholders., Required
- Validate data, identify trends and dependencies, and investigate discrepancies. Independently resolve day-to-day issues within delegated authority; recommend solutions and escalate decisions beyond that authority with their scope, budget, schedule, and security-standard impacts., Required
- Maintain accurate, complete records; apply document-control standards consistently; and identify opportunities to improve tracking and reporting processes., Required
- Exercise discretion with sensitive site, vendor, and security information; follow Ryder requirements for authorized access, credential protection, records retention, approved procurement, and ethical supplier relationships., Required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Construction, or a related field, or 3 years of professional experience in security or a related field, including project coordination, operations, or vendor management., Required
- One (1) year to Three (3) years or more in Project coordination, Required
- One (1) year to Three (3) years or more in Evaluation, design, and installation of physical security systems, Required
- Three (3) years to Five (5) years or more in Professional experience in security or a related field, Required
- Physical security technologies, systems, and software platforms Advanced, Required
- Drawing review and markup tools, such as CAD software, Bluebeam, or Adobe Acrobat Pro Advanced, Required
- Information technology and security best practices Advanced, Preferred
- Dashboard tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, or Data Studio, and KPI reporting Advanced, Preferred
Travel - Yes, 20-30%
Target Bonus - 10%
Job Category: Safety & Security
Our Culture & Commitment
At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
Compensation Information
The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:
Pay Type
Salaried
Minimum Pay Range:
85,000
Maximum Pay Range:
95,000
Benefits Information:
For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Important Note:
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
Security Notice for Applicants:
Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.
Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com or 800-793-3754.
Current Employees:
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
Job Description
Summary
The Physical Security Project Specialist leads security system installation and service projects across the enterprise, from planning through closeout. Within approved scope, budget, security standards, and delegated authority, this role manages schedules, spending, and vendor commitments; coordinates resources and customer communications; and maintains accurate project records. Working with overall project leads, internal teams, customers, and vendors, the coordinator identifies risks, implements mitigation plans, independently resolves day-to-day issues, and escalates decisions beyond delegated authority with recommended solutions and their impacts. The role provides timely updates to support on-time delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Essential Functions
- Lead the Physical Security portion of assigned projects from planning through closeout; manage vendors, schedules, critical milestones, and spending within approved project scope, budget, and security standards. Track schedule and cost variances and escalate those requiring approval.
- Identify project risks and dependencies, implement mitigation plans with vendors and internal stakeholders, and independently resolve day-to-day issues within delegated authority. Responsible for making decisions within the approved scope, budget, and security standards.
- Keep internal stakeholders and assigned resources informed of project status, upcoming milestones, risks, and decisions or support needed.
- Attend project calls with vendors and internal teams; document decisions, action items, and follow-up commitments.
- Maintain an organized archive of project correspondence, photos, designs, vendor agreements, and closeout documentation; manage passwords in accordance with company policy.
- Ensure version control, naming conventions, and document retention align with company standards.
- Review aging requests, service tickets, and projects; follow up with vendors or internal stakeholders as needed.
- Create and maintain vendor dashboards to track commitments and progress.
- Publish and improve internal dashboards and reports that summarize project and service activity for leadership and project teams.
- Verify project and service closeout, including site confirmation, final invoicing, and updated records.
Additional Responsibilities
- Create and manage purchase orders (POs); support recurring monthly revenue (RMR) processes.
- Coordinate vendor invoicing for RMR, projects, and service tickets; follow up on past-due balances.
- Reconcile invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal finance and accounts payable (AP) teams.
Skills and Abilities
- Organize competing priorities, adapt to changing needs, and follow through to completion, both independently and as part of a team., Required
- Build productive relationships across organizational levels, communicate clearly, and obtain timely responses from vendors and stakeholders., Required
- Validate data, identify trends and dependencies, and investigate discrepancies. Independently resolve day-to-day issues within delegated authority; recommend solutions and escalate decisions beyond that authority with their scope, budget, schedule, and security-standard impacts., Required
- Maintain accurate, complete records; apply document-control standards consistently; and identify opportunities to improve tracking and reporting processes., Required
- Exercise discretion with sensitive site, vendor, and security information; follow Ryder requirements for authorized access, credential protection, records retention, approved procurement, and ethical supplier relationships., Required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Construction, or a related field, or 3 years of professional experience in security or a related field, including project coordination, operations, or vendor management., Required
- One (1) year to Three (3) years or more in Project coordination, Required
- One (1) year to Three (3) years or more in Evaluation, design, and installation of physical security systems, Required
- Three (3) years to Five (5) years or more in Professional experience in security or a related field, Required
- Physical security technologies, systems, and software platforms Advanced, Required
- Drawing review and markup tools, such as CAD software, Bluebeam, or Adobe Acrobat Pro Advanced, Required
- Information technology and security best practices Advanced, Preferred
- Dashboard tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, or Data Studio, and KPI reporting Advanced, Preferred
Travel - Yes, 20-30%
Target Bonus - 10%
Job Category: Safety & Security
Our Culture & Commitment
At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
Compensation Information
The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:
Pay Type
Salaried
Minimum Pay Range:
85,000
Maximum Pay Range:
95,000
Benefits Information:
For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Important Note:
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
Security Notice for Applicants:
Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.
Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com or 800-793-3754.
Current Employees:
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Physical Security Specialist
Document your security certifications early
Gather your ASIS certifications (CPP, PSP, PCI), government clearance records, and degree transcripts before job searching. PERM requires precise credential documentation, and gaps during the recruitment phase can delay or derail your employer's labor certification filing.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified green card sponsorship history for security roles. Focusing on organizations that have already filed PERM for similar positions saves you from educating employers on a process they've never attempted.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 for your profile
If you hold a master's degree in security management or a related field, you may qualify under EB-2. A bachelor's degree with two or more years of progressive physical security experience typically qualifies under EB-3 as a skilled worker.
Verify your role's prevailing wage category
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location before salary negotiations. Your employer's PERM filing must certify they're paying at least that wage, so knowing the floor protects your offer.
Prepare for the PERM recruitment audit window
Your employer must complete a DOL-mandated recruitment test before filing PERM, typically spanning 30 to 180 days. Confirm with your employer that they've used compliant job posting channels and retained all recruitment records, since DOL audits are common in security-related occupations.
Understand priority date portability before switching jobs
Once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Physical security roles share SOC classifications, so lateral moves within the field often qualify.
Green Card Physical Security Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Physical Security Specialist?
Most Physical Security Specialists qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, provided they have a bachelor's degree or at least two years of verifiable experience in physical security. Candidates with a master's degree in security management, criminal justice, or a closely related field may qualify under EB-2, which requires the employer to still complete PERM labor certification in most cases.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, while an H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring periodic renewal. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment test, obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, and file a labor certification before submitting the I-140 petition to USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals of high-demand countries can face significant priority date backlogs before the final I-485 stage.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for Physical Security Specialist roles?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history for security positions. Many organizations that hire Physical Security Specialists, including government contractors and critical infrastructure operators, have established PERM filing programs and are more receptive to sponsorship discussions than employers who have never filed before.
Does a government security clearance affect the PERM process?
A clearance doesn't change the PERM filing requirements, but it can complicate the DOL recruitment test. If the employer lists a clearance as a job requirement, DOL may scrutinize whether that requirement is unduly restrictive or whether it was added to limit the applicant pool. Employers should work with immigration counsel to frame clearance requirements accurately in the PERM job description.
Can I change employers after my green card is filed?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status petition has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without losing your priority date position. Physical security roles generally share SOC classifications, so a move from one security specialist position to a comparable one at a different employer typically qualifies under AC21.