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Job Description

Security coordinators develop and implement the physical protection of the people and property of a business or residence. They are generally behind the scenes and provide continuous monitoring of, and feedback to, the security guards that actually provide the visible protection. Many facilities including corporate offices, hospitals, medical and research facilities, residential communities, educational facilities, government buildings and places of entertainment employ security coordinators.

Tasks

Tasks of a security coordinator include strategic planning, appropriate personnel placement and training of the staff of security guards. Security coordinators must also be able to effectively communicate their plans to the appropriate members of management and staff. Security coordinators must know how to use a wide range of technical equipment and must have knowledge of safety procedures, including firearm safety. They often communicate with local authorities, including police officers, fire-fighters and emergency services.

Qualifications

Generally, security coordinators must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Pertinent degrees include criminal justice or police science. Equivalent experience may include a tenure as a police officer or military service member. Job experience as a security guard is important because of the necessary decision-making skills and knowledge base. A certain amount of training, particularly firearms training is also required. As a security coordinator is a position of authority, good people skills and previous management experience are also highly appreciated.