Facility Security Coordinator

Essential Functions:

• Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.

• Maintain communication with management regarding the status of emergency situations and ensure subordinates respond proactively and appropriately.

• Serve as the primary point of contract for the Facility Security Manager.

• Respond to requests from individual facilities for security and investigation services;
  • Assist in coordinating and/or performing investigations, as required.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Security department at the client site.

• Ensure the correct and consistent administration of the client & Pinkerton Service Agreement.

• Research and provide recommendations on the implementation of best practices and other key initiatives;
  • Ensure Pinkerton policies and procedures are updated, implemented, and adhered to.
• Inspect and evaluate risk and ensure adequate coverage for client sites including compliance with Post Procedural Manual and the client's Risk Based Security Program;
  • Provide recommendations to the Facility Security Manager.
• Ensure baseline hours are scheduled and worked;
  • Review and audit weekly billing of baseline and service request hours and take corrective actions.
  • Assist the Facility Security Manager in the approval of overtime scheduling to control security cost and overtime.
  • Oversee the scheduling of security personnel for all facility special events, service requests, and training requirements are met.
• Inspect each security post regularly, check for post housekeeping, Post Procedure Manual, and necessary emergency call listings;
  • If applicable ensure that all fire and emergency equipment is inspected.
  • Maintain fire equipment inspections, maintenance, and repair records.
• Provide guidance and direction to all supervisors and Facility Security Agents especially in emergency response situations;
  • Promote a proactive attitude in meeting the security and safety needs of the client.
• Monitor daily the content and quality of reports prepared by security personnel and provide guidance as necessary.

• Responsible for the evaluation of site information, occurrences and incidents, and communicating information to the Pinkerton regional management group and appropriate client site personnel.

• Develop, maintain, and coordinate effective communication with outside emergency agencies.

• All other duties, as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Certifications:

High School Diploma or GED with law enforcement, military, and/or security experience. Illinois PERC required.

Competencies:

• Law enforcement, military, and/or security experience.
• Customer service and results driven.
• Strong problem resolution skills.
• Attentive to details and follow-through.
• Able to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Serve as a positive team member.
• Computer knowledge; Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions:

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing, and behavioral selection survey.
• Maintain composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• Exposure to sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Must be able to see, hear, speak, and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or customers.
• Exposure to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.
• Rapid and effective decision-making during unusual or emergency situations.
• Work in environments and under conditions that may require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, the use of protective gear and devices, and/or awareness of personal safety.
• Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly in order to respond effectively to situations, communicate with employees and clients, observe and report incidents, and direct others.
• Frequent sitting and/or standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
• Some lifting and moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent sitting.
• Travel, as required.

Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.