Senior Level Safety and Security Specialist Jobs

Senior level safety and security specialist jobs put experienced professionals in charge of program direction, risk ownership, and the teams or initiatives that protect people, assets, and operations at scale. About 30% of openings are remote or hybrid, with roles concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software and employers like Turner Construction Company, Amazon, and Jobot hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles148+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerTurner Construction Company
Top cityRedwood City, CA
Work type70% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
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Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
Boeing
Bingen, Washington
Compliance & Legal
Specialized Engineering
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Compliance & Risk
Environmental Engineering
$101k - $139k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Food Safety & Quality Specialist
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Food Safety & Quality Specialist
York Solutions, LLC
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Quality Control
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
Project Management
Compliance & Risk
$20.00 - $31.00/hr
On-Site
None

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Mining Construction Safety Manager
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Mining Construction Safety Manager
WSP
Reno, Nevada
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Site Safety Manager
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Site Safety Manager
Keeley Construction
Pecos, Texas
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
On-Site
Associate's
1-50

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Principal Scientist, Global Patient Safety Surveillance
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Principal Scientist, Global Patient Safety Surveillance
Revolution Medicines
San Francisco Bay Area
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
Pharmacy
$211k - $264k/yr
Hybrid
Doctorate

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Senior Level Safety and Security Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

Turner Construction Company8 open roles
Amazon7 open roles
Jobot4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services35
  • Construction & Real Estate21
  • Technology & Software16
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals13
  • Manufacturing11

Senior Level Safety and Security Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level safety and security specialist job?

Employers at this level want candidates who have led safety programs, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have owned regulatory compliance outcomes, managed cross-functional incident response, and mentored junior staff gives you a clear edge. Certifications such as the CSP, CPP, or PSP strengthen your profile, and a portfolio of measurable risk reduction results makes the difference in competitive searches.

Which companies hire senior level safety and security specialists?

Companies hiring senior level safety and security specialists right now include Turner Construction Company, Amazon, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large enterprises, government contractors, and critical infrastructure operators that need experienced professionals to run established safety and security programs.

Are there remote senior level safety and security specialist jobs?

Yes, though many roles require at least some on-site presence given the hands-on nature of safety and security work. About 30% of senior level safety and security specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions more common in program management, policy, and compliance-focused roles than in physical security or field-based positions.

What makes a safety and security specialist role senior level?

Senior level roles are defined by program ownership, not task execution. A senior specialist sets safety and security strategy, leads investigations or audits, owns relationships with regulators and leadership, and is accountable for outcomes across a site, region, or business unit. They are also expected to develop junior team members and represent the function in cross-departmental decision-making.

Which industries hire the most senior level safety and security specialists?

Senior Level safety and security specialist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate under strict regulatory requirements, manage significant physical or operational risk, and need experienced professionals capable of building and sustaining mature safety and security programs.