Security Coordinator – Field Operations & Risk (Mexico)

CIMMYT; México; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Vacation premium

Life insurance

Health insurance

Shopping coupons

Savings fund

IMSS/SAR benefits

Job summary

CIMMYT in Mexico is seeking a Security Coordinator to implement and monitor security requirements across its experimental stations, hubs and field sites. You will ensure compliance with CIMMYT security standards and support safe scientific and project activities.

The role involves conducting site-security assessments, identifying operational risks, and recommending mitigation measures. Travel within Mexico to stations and hubs is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Security Management, Criminology, Public Safety, Administration or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience in physical security or site-security operations.
• Experience with shift-based security operations, access control, security patrols and incident reporting.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Mexico to stations, hubs and field locations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate security activities across CIMMYT's stations and hubs in Mexico.
• Verify compliance with CIMMYT security requirements at collaboration hubs.
• Conduct annual site-security assessments and risk reviews, identifying findings and mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with station leadership to address security issues and ensure policy adherence.
• Maintain and improve security procedures and staff coverage across sites.

Skills

Security operations

Incident reporting

Shift coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminology, Public Safety, Administration

Job description

CIMMYT in Mexico is seeking a Security Coordinator to implement and monitor security requirements across its experimental stations, hubs and field sites. You will ensure compliance with CIMMYT security standards and support safe scientific and project activities.

The role involves conducting site-security assessments, identifying operational risks, and recommending mitigation measures. Travel within Mexico to stations and hubs is required.