Corporate Security Consultant, Washington D.C.

Inter-American Development Bank; Washington; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health insurance allowance

Relocation assistance

On-site with occasional teleworking

Professional development opportunities

Health services center

Job summary

Inter-American Development Bank is seeking an innovative Corporate Security Operations Consultant to enhance the Bank's security program through operations support, technology initiatives, and resilience activities across IDB locations. You will research and analyze to provide actionable insights for leadership and improve service excellence.

The role sits in the Travel, Security, and General Services Group, offering a mix of on-site work with occasional telework, and opportunities to contribute

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in corporate security, including security technology coordination and vendor management.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish; French/Portuguese are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and expansion of video analytics and surveillance technologies at Headquarters and Country Offices.
• Develop, update, and maintain SOPs for security systems and processes.
• Deliver training to GSOC operators and Identification Unit personnel to standardize workflows.
• Maintain an inventory of security equipment across locations with lifecycle management.
• Assist in administration and reconciliation of security-related chargebacks.
• Contribute to business continuity planning and emergency response activities.
• Analyze security service data and KPIs to inform decisions.

Skills

Security operations coordination

Vendor management

Security systems maintenance

Asset inventory management

Business continuity planning

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Business Administration, Business Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

Video analytics

Surveillance technologies

Job description

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

We are looking for an innovative, analytical, client focused, and collaborative Corporate Security Operations Consultant. As Corporate Security Consultant, you will contribute to the management and optimization of the Bank’s Corporate Security Program through security operations support, security technology initiatives, security equipment management, and organizational resilience activities. You will also conduct research and analysis and provide insights and recommendations that support strategic decisions, operational efficiency, organizational resilience, and service excellence.

You will work in the Travel, Security, and General Services Group (TSG), part of the Budget and Administrative Services Departmentwithin the Vice Presidency for Finance and Administration. The Corporate Security team manages the Bank’s security program by supportingHeadquarters’security operations, securitytechnologiesand equipment across IDB locations, and the Bank’s Organizational Resilience Program. In addition to security, TSG provides other services such as travel, food services, custodial services, printing, commuting support, and childcare services.

What you’ll do

• Support the implementation, optimization, and expansion of video analytics and surveillance technologies at Headquarters and Country Offices to enhance security monitoring, incident detection, and operational effectiveness.
• Develop, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for security systems, technologies, and operational processes.
• Develop procedures and deliver training to Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) operators and Identification Unit personnel to standardize workflows, including security system administration and maintenance ticket processes.
• Maintain a comprehensive inventory of security equipment across Headquarters and Country Offices, including naming conventions, asset tracking, installation dates, warranty information, lifecycle management, and end-of-life planning.
• Support the administration and reconciliation of security-related chargebacks to internal departments.
• Assist in the development and execution of business continuity plans, emergency response activities, security coordination, and other physical security initiatives across corporate facilities.
• Analyze security service data, participation metrics, operational performance indicators, and key performance metrics (KPIs) to identify trends, monitor effectiveness, and support data-driven decision-making.

What you'll need

Education :Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent advanced degree) inInternational Relations, Business Administration,Business data Analytics,or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.

Experience :At least 2 years of relevant experience in the corporate security industry, includingsecurity technology coordination, vendor management, security systems maintenance and deployment, asset inventory management, operational documentation, and business continuity or emergency response support.

Languages :Proficiencyin English and Spanish, spoken and written, isrequired.Additionalknowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

Requirements

You are a citizen of one ofour 48-member countries .We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligibledependents.

Consanguinity : You have no family members (up to fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

Type of contract and duration

International consultant Full-Time, 12 months (up to 48 months, subject to eligibility).

What we offer

The IDB Group provides benefits that respond to thedifferent needsand moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include:

• A competitive compensation package.
• Leaves and vacations : 2 days per month of contract + gender-neutral parental leave.
• Health Insurance : The IDB Group provides a monthly allowance to supplement the purchase of health insurance.
• We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
• On-siteposition with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.
• Development support : We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile, such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.
• Health and well-being : Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.
• Other office amenities (as available): Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, spouse career support, and others.

Our culture

At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at [e-mail] .