Security Operations Coordinator

ADIB Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ADIB Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Security Operations Coordinator to coordinate day-to-day security across branches, HQ and back-office locations, ensuring coverage, alarm and access control administration, guard deployment, and timely incident response.

You will work with UAE regulatory standards, maintain MIS reports, KPI/KRI tracking, and support risk mitigation with proactive vendor and maintenance coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in similar Security Operations role.
• Familiarity with branch back office and ATM security environments.
• Ability to apply security SOPs escalation procedures RCSA controls.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day to day security operations across branches, back offices and HQ.
• Assist branches/back offices with security support during off hours, Fridays and holidays as per incident nature.
• Perform daily security operational checks and execute tasks assigned by Head of Security.
• Provide daily operational updates to Head of Monitoring and Head of Security.
• Ensure ADIB locations remain operational and protected from security risks.
• Coordinate branch alarm connection renewals and police/CID approvals for alarm operations.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams for security systems maintenance and annual renewals.
• Deploy security guards across ADIB locations and monitor vendor KPIs.

Skills

Security operations

Alarm systems

Access control

Vendor coordination

Incident response

Regulatory compliance

Documentation & reporting

Risk awareness

Job description

Description

Role: Security Operations Coordinator

Location: Abu Dhabi

Role purpose

The Security Operations Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting day to day physical security operations across ADIB branches HQ and back-office locations.

The role ensures continuous security coverage effective alarm and access control administration guard force deployment incident response and compliance with bank policies RCSA controls business continuity requirements and UAE regulatory authorities.

The position supports operational readiness through vendor coordination police approvals preventive maintenance oversight MIS reporting KPI/KRI tracking and timely escalation of security risks and incidents to management and operations remain compliant with bank policies UAE regulatory requirements and law enforcement standards.

Key accountabilities of the role

Security Operations Coordination

• Coordinate day to day security operations across branches back offices and HQ.
• Assist branches/back offices with security support during off hours Fridays and holidays acting based on incident nature.
• Perform daily security operational checks and execute tasks assigned by Head of Security.
• Provide daily operational updates to Head of Monitoring and Head of Security.
• Ensure ADIB locations remain operational and protected from security risks.

Alarm System Administration

• Coordinate branch alarm connection renewals ensuring completion of required documents and system requirements.
• Coordinate with CMT and branches for alarm user updates due to staff transfers or exits.
• Prepare and process police/CID approvals for alarm operations.
• Arrange police approvals for security system upgrade projects.

Access Control & Security Systems Maintenance

• Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure all security systems are operational and preventive maintenance is completed quarterly.
• Review and process approvals for security system maintenance schedule.
• Coordinate with CPD for renewal of annual maintenance contracts for security systems.

Vendor & Guard Force Coordination

• Deployment coordination for security guards at ADIB locations as per bank requirements.
• Arrange rotation plan of guards between branches in line with security policy.
• Monitor guard performance and ensure compliance with ADIB policies and procedures.
• Track and monitor vendor KPIs is related to guarding and security services.

Incident & Emergency Management

• Coordinate response and report incidents occurring at ADIB branches and locations.
• Maintain records of security incidents and KRIs.

Compliance Risk & Governance Support

• Coordinate with the team to ensure compliance with RCSA requirements and controls.
• Prepare and maintain police/CID documentation to support regulatory and audit compliance.
• Support risk mitigation activities related to physical security operations.

Documentation MIS & Reporting

• Maintain and compile monthly Security MIS reports covering guarding services and security system maintenance for HQ and branches.
• Maintain operational records approvals incident logs and compliance documentation.
• Report on security related matters and performance indicators to management.

Operational Improvement & Cost Optimization

• Coordinate and support monthly and quarterly cost saving initiatives within the security department.
• Arrange site inspections of branches and back offices report findings and coordinate corrective actions with relevant teams.

Specialist skills / technical knowledge required for this role

Technical & Operational Competencies

• Working knowledge of physical security operations including guarding services alarm systems access control CCTV and incident response.
• Familiarity with branch back office and ATM security environments.
• Ability to apply security SOPs escalation procedures RCSA controls.
• Understanding of vendor coordination preventive maintenance MIS reporting and KPI/KRI tracking

Core Competencies

• Strong coordination and multitasking skills across multiple stakeholders.
• Effective incident handling with calm decision making under pressure.
• High attention to detail in documentation reporting and approvals.
• Clear communication and stakeholder coordination abilities

Behavioral Competencies

• High integrity confidentiality and compliance awareness.
• Proactive risk awareness and solution-oriented approach.
• Strong sense of ownership accountability and teamwork.

Previous experience

• Minimum 3 years experience in similar Security Operations role.

Required Experience

IC