Security Operations Center Specialist

Location: Chicago, IL

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Job Posted:
May 15, 2026
Company:
Green Thumb Industries

Company & Role Overview

Summary

Shift Available: 10 PM - 8:30 AM CST, 4 days/week

The Role

Responsibilities

  • Monitor CCTV, alarm systems, critical event management (CEM) platforms (Everbridge), and access control platforms to detect and respond to security incidents across GTI facilities.
  • Act as the first point of contact for physical security events, including panic and hold up button activations, alarms, and emergency notifications.
  • Coordinate with internal partner teams (cybersecurity, IT, facilities, etc.) to mitigate business operations disruptions and restore normal operations.
  • Liaise with site leadership and law enforcement during and after incidents to ensure safety and compliance.
  • Execute incident management protocols, document events accurately, and maintain detailed logs.
  • Deliver real-time situational awareness and risk assessments to leadership during critical events.
  • Manage service calls for security equipment and support troubleshooting through ticketing platforms.
  • Perform remote audits, alarm testing, and credential updates.
  • Participate in After Action Reviews (AARs) to identify improvement opportunities and recommend actionable solutions.
  • Contribute to the development and enhancement of security protocols, emergency operations plans , and business continuity processes.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in physical security, dispatch, emergency operations, or SOC environment is preferred.
  • Experience with CCTV monitoring, alarm response, and access control systems is preferred.
  • Adaptable and solutions-oriented, with strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills under pressure.
  • Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively in high-pressure situations.
  • Ability to work nights/weekends and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Professional integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
  • High School Diploma preferred; college degree preferred.

Additional Requirements

  • Must pass any and all required background checks
  • Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
  • Must possess valid driver's license
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
  • Must be approved b y state badging agency to work in cannabis industry

Working Environment

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About Green Thumb Industries

Calling all curious, collaborative, compassionate, boundary-pushing, trustworthy stewards: There’s a place for you.

People are everything at Green Thumb. Some of us nurture plants while others pore over legal documents or open new stores. A few things we have in common? We’re stewards of the plant, a happy and humble bunch and genuinely love what we do.