Facilities Security Lead - On-Site Risk & Response

Pinkerton; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinkerton is seeking a Facilities Security Coordinator assigned to a specific client to oversee the daily security operations, ensure compliance with security agreements, evaluate site risks, and maintain effective communication with management and external agencies.

You will guide the security team, administer training and scheduling, provide timely incident and investigation reports, review billing, and contribute to the continuous improvement of security services for the client site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with security-related experience.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across cultures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with little supervision and be client oriented.
• Detail-oriented with good problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Facility Security Manager.
• Coordinate responses 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.
• Research and provide recommendations on the implementation of best practices and other key initiatives.
• Evaluate risk and ensure adequate coverage for client sites, including compliance with procedures and the client’s security program, and provide recommendations to the Facility Security Manager.
• 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 costs and overtime.
• Oversee the scheduling of security personnel for all facility special events, ensuring service requests and training requirements are met.
• Inspect each security post regularly, check for post housekeeping, Post Procedure Manual, and necessary emergency call listings.
• Ensure inspection of all fire and emergency equipment if applicable, and maintain records of inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• 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.
• Ensure proactive and appropriate communication with management regarding the status of emergency situations.
• Monitor daily the content and quality of reports prepared by security personnel and provide guidance as necessary.
• Evaluate site information, occurrences, and incidents, and communicate information to Pinkerton management and appropriate client site personnel.
• Develop, maintain, and coordinate effective communication with outside emergency agencies.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Cross-cultural interaction

Written & verbal communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree, preferred in security/law enforcement/military

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pinkerton is seeking a Facilities Security Coordinator assigned to a specific client to oversee the daily security operations, ensure compliance with security agreements, evaluate site risks, and maintain effective communication with management and external agencies.

You will guide the security team, administer training and scheduling, provide timely incident and investigation reports, review billing, and contribute to the continuous improvement of security services for the client site.