Associate Specialist, Security
Merck
August 21, 2026
On-site
Elkton, VA
Corporate Functions
Operational Shift Team Lead — Emergency Response, Safety & Security
Primary Responsibilities
- Oversee shift operations; conduct shift turnovers; maintain operating logs; ensure housekeeping.
- Serve as on-shift point of contact for safety, emergency, and security incidents.
- Conduct initial assessments/investigations for smoke/odor, chemical/biological spills, fire/smoke/alarm notifications; initiate response actions.
- Respond to hazardous materials emergencies; perform industrial fire suppression; contain/clean up/dispose hazardous materials per regulations/SOPs.
- Operate specialized equipment (protective suits, respirators, testing instruments).
- Act as Incident Commander; ensure OSHA/NFPA compliance.
- Coordinate with outside agencies; support medical response; perform elevator and confined space rescue.
- Conduct fire inspections; fire system shutdowns/resets; test/maintain fire pumps, extinguishers, hoses and related equipment; support fire tests/exercises.
- Respond to security incidents; maintain security systems/programs; troubleshoot badging/access and alarm conditions; coordinate security response.
- Direct and deliver department emergency response training; participate in drills/exercises; pursue ongoing education.
- Notify personnel during incidents; take actions to protect personnel/facilities/records/materials; advise departments on engineering/environmental/regulatory conformity.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Firefighter I/II/III; EMT; current CPR and First Aid.
- 7+ years as a professional/volunteer firefighter (preferably officer role).
- Confined Space Rescue training; physically capable; Microsoft Office/web proficiency; strong communication; high-stress capability; work indoors/outdoors.
- Preferred: Hazmat Technician; NFPA 25; OSHA training; High Angle/advanced confined space rescue; industrial utilities experience; EVOC/CDL; protection/security certifications; NIMS ICS 100/200/300/700; workplace violence response; agency interaction; vendor management; crisis management/Incident Command or EOC leadership.
Compliance/Special Requirements
- cGMP guidelines; off-shift mitigation/support for chemical cleanups; 12-hour rotating shifts incl. holidays/weekends; overtime as required.
Benefits (if applicable)
- Eligible for annual bonus/long-term incentive; medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays/vacation, compassionate and sick days.
Application
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (deadline stated on posting).
Primary Responsibilities
- Oversee shift operations; conduct shift turnovers; maintain operating logs; ensure housekeeping.
- Serve as on-shift point of contact for safety, emergency, and security incidents.
- Conduct initial assessments/investigations for smoke/odor, chemical/biological spills, fire/smoke/alarm notifications; initiate response actions.
- Respond to hazardous materials emergencies; perform industrial fire suppression; contain/clean up/dispose hazardous materials per regulations/SOPs.
- Operate specialized equipment (protective suits, respirators, testing instruments).
- Act as Incident Commander; ensure OSHA/NFPA compliance.
- Coordinate with outside agencies; support medical response; perform elevator and confined space rescue.
- Conduct fire inspections; fire system shutdowns/resets; test/maintain fire pumps, extinguishers, hoses and related equipment; support fire tests/exercises.
- Respond to security incidents; maintain security systems/programs; troubleshoot badging/access and alarm conditions; coordinate security response.
- Direct and deliver department emergency response training; participate in drills/exercises; pursue ongoing education.
- Notify personnel during incidents; take actions to protect personnel/facilities/records/materials; advise departments on engineering/environmental/regulatory conformity.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Firefighter I/II/III; EMT; current CPR and First Aid.
- 7+ years as a professional/volunteer firefighter (preferably officer role).
- Confined Space Rescue training; physically capable; Microsoft Office/web proficiency; strong communication; high-stress capability; work indoors/outdoors.
- Preferred: Hazmat Technician; NFPA 25; OSHA training; High Angle/advanced confined space rescue; industrial utilities experience; EVOC/CDL; protection/security certifications; NIMS ICS 100/200/300/700; workplace violence response; agency interaction; vendor management; crisis management/Incident Command or EOC leadership.
Compliance/Special Requirements
- cGMP guidelines; off-shift mitigation/support for chemical cleanups; 12-hour rotating shifts incl. holidays/weekends; overtime as required.
Benefits (if applicable)
- Eligible for annual bonus/long-term incentive; medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays/vacation, compassionate and sick days.
Application
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (deadline stated on posting).