Securitas with its Headquarter in Sweden is the market leader for professional security solutions and part of the internationally active Securitas AB. With more than 355,000 employees in 47 markets Worldwide and 21.500 in Germany Securitas employees provide Protective services to a wide range of clients. Our Services include factory fire brigades, events, industry, retail, ports, public transport, airports and much more. We provide professional advice, qualified personnel, state-of-the-art technology and reliability.

As a Safety & Security Coordinator within your area of responsibility, you will be responsible for the following tasks & among others:

• Assist the Regional Security Manager daily and in absence
• Coordinates the report directly to the vendor company
• Coordinates and help the client to achieve and maintain a high standard of customer service
• Ensure that a regular check is carried out and confirm that documentation at each post is complete and maintained up to date and that staff can access all documentation when required
• To ensure the safety and security of all site personnel, client`s property, premises, plus equipment
• To ensure strict compliance with the Site Safety & Security procedures and any additional instructions as issued by customer or vendor management
• To ensure the prevention of loss caused to customer through whatever cause.
• To coordinate, monitor, assess and assist officers and reception personnel on site.
• To respond as directed to all client requests, especially in the event of an emergency.
• To ensure a detailed working knowledge and understanding of all summary post orders and Site Operating Procedures, including all amendments issued.
• To respond in a swift and confident manner to all emergencies, without compromising the safety of both customer and vendor employees.
• To ensure that both reception staff and security officers are familiar with their respective responsibilities and their issued site documentation.
• Performs scheduled patrols checking for unsafe conditions, hazards, security violations, and unauthorized persons
• Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity, coordinates follow up investigations together with customer management; as well respond to emergencies and provides necessary assistance
• Coordinates, monitors, and authorizes accredited vehicles and persons into the designated secure area
• Coordinates VMS (Visitor Management system) and ensures visitors are always escorted
• Reports and records security related incidents and maintain daily activity and incident logs
• Provides coaching, recognition, and direction to all security staff and employees
• Liaise with the emergency services and other local authorities to ensure a structured approach to emergency incident management

• Ensure knowledge of the suppliers learning and development platforms, and encourage team members to enrol on courses and push for continued professional development
• Ensure full understanding of escalation procedures for incidents at customer premises to meet obligations under the contract and/or legislation. I.e., Health & Safety at work, security licensing
• Representing to the Physical Security Management team in cross functional meetings with both internal and extern stakeholders.
• Assist the Physical Security Management team with event security planning and risk assessments
• Security Coordinator must lead by example and comply with all general Post Orders and SOPs  (Standard operating procedure)
• Security Coordinator must ensure that all incidents are reported immediately that necessary actions are taken
• To ensure that follow-up action is taken where necessary without delay and must deal with access control and Internal Investigations together with customer management
• Proper compilation of all reports and initiate any action deemed necessary to close off said reports.
• A thorough record of all reported incidents must be maintained.
• To ensure that all posts are always kept clean and tidy.
• Ensure that staff are receiving the proper level on training and ensure that trainings are fully consistent with customer policies
• Maintain effectively support to business and management
• Maintain relationships with security peers and vendors

What we expect from you:

• Flexible working hours, Monday – Friday 8 hours per day
• Great communication skills, both verbal and written, in English (B1-C2) and German
• Ability to communicate with all levels of staff in an appropriate and confident manner
• Remains composed when dealing with confrontational situations and always handles all situations with empathy and sensitivity without compromising their security position
• Willingness to adapt to extending statuary duties to meet the daily requirements
• Able to provide a solution to issues that arise during the working day
• Continually develop their own skills and leverage where possible the suppliers L&D platforms to continue their career development    

Qualifications, Experience, and skills:

• You have extensive professional experience in the security industry and preferably already have experience in managing a team
• Ideally, your professional experience is accompanied by appropriate qualifications Certified Protection and Security Officer or a higher education / university degree
• You maintain an overview, assume command of situations, have backbone, and take a solution-oriented and objective approach to challenges
• Your clients value you for your clear communication and your ability to quickly provide optimal solutions
• You have an independent, structured, and organized style of work
• You have a thorough command of MS Office.
• Able to represent the Security function and deliver services with a strong focus by leading with example
• Able to organize the time efficiently and handle multiple tasks
• Experience in planning and organizing training for first aid, fire safety and security systems
• Understanding of operating systems in corporate security
• Able to respond to changes and emergencies in a safely manner
• Must be a team player and able to work with others

Your benefits at Securitas:

• An important position in a dynamic and collegial team in a very successful company - the market leader in the crisis-proof private security industry
• A permanent employment contract with exciting development, training and career opportunities
• Modern technical work equipment
• A hybrid workplace that offers the opportunity to work in an agile manner (family-friendly)
• An attractive salary
• Interesting benefits, e.g. employee discounts with various providers
• Additional employer contribution to company pension scheme
• Protection through Securitas group accident insurance (also during leisure time)

We look forward to receiving your application!

Click on Apply now - fill out the online application form and upload your current CV and your IHK qualification certificate for the security industry.

We proceed with your application as follow:

1. Your application documents will be reviewed and processed by our recruiting team.
2. Contact by telephone to clarify any open questions.
3. Personal interview with the hiring team (supervisors/area managers) at our Securitas branch in Potsdam/Berlin.

We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions or other concerns, you can reach us by phone, Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00, at 030501000234.

Your contact person: Mike Sterling - Recruiting Specialist Region Berlin

This is who we are!

Securitas is the market leader for security services: In the world and in Germany. Our tasks? As numerous and varied as our employees.

We employ 358,000 people in 45 countries worldwide, including 21,000 employees in Germany. Our diverse customer properties, broad customer base and strong team spirit offer you stability and variety in your work.

With our values of Honesty, Attentiveness and Helpfulness, our goal is to make the world a safer place.

Securitas stands for equal opportunities and diversity!

As a signatory to the Diversity Charter, we reject discrimination of any kind and look forward to receiving applications and working with people - regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnic and social background, age, disability, religion or ideology.

Note: By submitting your application, you agree that your application will be forwarded within the Securitas Group Germany and cooperation partners. This will increase your chances of applying. If you do not wish this to happen, please let us know in your letter.