Security Operations Coordinator

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank in Abu Dhabi seeks a Security Operations Coordinator to oversee day-to-day physical security across branches, HQ and back-office locations.

You will manage alarm and access control, coordinate guards, incidents, and regulatory compliance, and ensure MIS reporting and KPI/KRI tracking.

This role requires strong coordination with stakeholders, vendor management, and proactive risk mitigation to keep locations secure.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of physical security operations including guarding, 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

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, 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.
• Coordinate branch alarm connection renewals and document requirements.
• Coordinate 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.
• Coordinate maintenance for security systems and quarterly preventive maintenance.
• Review approvals for security system maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate renewal of annual maintenance contracts with CPD.
• Deploy security guards across locations and manage rotation.
• Monitor guard performance and compliance with policies.
• Track vendor KPIs related to guarding and security services.
• Coordinate incident response and report incidents.
• Maintain records of security incidents and KRIs.
• Ensure compliance with RCSA requirements and controls.
• Prepare police/CID documentation for regulatory/audit compliance.
• Support risk mitigation for physical security operations.
• Maintain monthly Security MIS reports and incident logs.
• Report on security matters and performance indicators to management.
• Coordinate cost-saving initiatives within security.
• Arrange site inspections and coordinate corrective actions with teams.

Skills

Physical security operations

Alarm systems knowledge

Access control

Incident response

Vendor coordination

MIS reporting

KPI/KRI tracking

Documentation & reporting

Tools

CCTV systems

Job 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.