Security Coordinator

Security Coordinator

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Position Summary

The Security Coordinator is responsible for leading and coordinating security operations across multiple facilities to protect employees, visitors, assets, products, and company information. This position oversees security personnel and third-party security providers, ensures compliance with company policies and applicable regulations, and drives consistent security standards across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on security professional with supervisory, risk management, incident response, and communication skills, capable of managing security operations in a dynamic manufacturing and logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities

Security Operations & Site Protection

• Supervise daily security operations across multiple locations.
• Establish and maintain security procedures, protocols, and standards for all sites.
• Ensure effective access control for employees, contractors, visitors, vehicles, and vendors.
• Oversee security of facilities, equipment, inventory, raw materials, finished goods, and other company assets.
• Conduct regular security inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Security Personnel & Vendor Management

• Manage third-party security contractors, ensuring staffing levels, performance, training, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Establish clear expectations, KPIs, schedules, and performance standards for security teams.
• Conduct regular meetings and site visits to ensure consistent execution across locations.
• Support investigations and performance management related to security personnel.

Incident & Emergency Management

• Lead the response to security incidents, emergencies, theft, workplace violence, unauthorized access, property damage, and other security-related events.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement, emergency services, and internal leadership when required.
• Conduct incident investigations, document findings, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain emergency response and crisis management procedures.
• Participate in business continuity and emergency preparedness activities.

Technology & Security Systems

• Oversee the effective use of security systems, including:
• CCTV/video surveillance
• Access control systems
• Alarm systems
• Visitor management systems
• Vehicle/gate control systems
• Security communication systems
• Identify opportunities to improve security through technology and automation.
• Ensure security systems are properly maintained and operational.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with company security policies, customer requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct periodic security audits and assessments across all assigned locations.
• Develop and maintain security procedures, reports, and documentation.
• Track security KPIs, incidents, trends, and corrective actions.
• Recommend continuous improvements to strengthen the company's overall security program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse or industrial security.
• Previous experience supervising security teams and/or third-party security providers.
• Experience managing multi-site security operations is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of access control, CCTV, incident investigation, emergency response, and loss prevention.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, particularly for environments with a diverse workforce.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office; experience with security management systems is a plus. xhyhwjd
• Ability to travel between assigned locations as required.

Core Competencies

• Leadership & team supervision
• Security risk assessment
• Incident investigation
• Crisis & emergency management
• Loss prevention
• Vendor management
• Decision-making & problem solving
• Strong communication skills
• Conflict management
• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality & integrity
• Continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites