Corporate Security Coordinator - Pennsylvania & New Jersey

Coherent•Easton, PA

About The Position

The Corporate Security Coordinator supports the implementation and coordination of corporate security programs across assigned sites in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The role serves as a primary site-level security contact, monitors compliance, tracks corrective actions, and supports security improvements. It conducts site security assessments and preliminary investigations, helps operate physical security programs and technologies, and coordinates contract security personnel. The coordinator also promotes employee security awareness, supports emergency preparedness and response, and maintains security records, metrics, and reports. The position requires approximately 25–40% travel throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, occasional travel to other U.S. locations, and the ability to respond to critical incidents outside normal business hours. Employees must follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards. Depending on location, the role may also be responsible for executing and maintaining applicable quality and environmental management standards, including ISO 9000, 9001, and 14001. The employee is expected to adhere to the company’s ICARE values: Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Enthusiasm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of experience in corporate security, law enforcement, military, investigations, or related security functions.
Experience conducting investigations and security assessments.
Knowledge of physical security principles and security technologies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and coordination skills.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Investigative and analytical mindset.
Strong interpersonal and customer-service orientation.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail and follow-through.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
Ability to travel approximately 25–40% throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, with occasional travel to other U.S. locations.
Ability to respond to critical incidents outside normal business hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, technology, industrial, or corporate environments.
Experience supporting contract security services.
Familiarity with access control systems, video surveillance systems, and incident management processes.
Professional certifications such as ASIS CPP, PSP, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Support implementation of corporate security policies, procedures, and standards across assigned sites.
Coordinate regional security activities and initiatives and serve as the primary site-level security contact for employees and local leadership.
Monitor compliance with security requirements, report gaps, track action items, and support remediation.
Conduct site security assessments, facility surveys, and vulnerability reviews; recommend mitigations and help develop site-specific security improvement plans.
Maintain assessment records and corrective action tracking, and support security evaluations for facility expansions, renovations, and operational changes.
Conduct preliminary investigations involving theft, misconduct, security incidents, workplace violence concerns, and policy violations; gather information, interview involved parties, review security system data, and document findings.
Prepare incident reports and investigation summaries, coordinate with Human Resources, Facilities, Legal, and local management, and support law enforcement engagement when appropriate.
Support physical security programs, conduct routine facility and security procedure inspections, and assist with access control, visitor management, and surveillance system administration.
Monitor security equipment issues and coordinate repairs or corrective actions; support security technology projects and upgrades.
Coordinate day-to-day activities of contract security officers, monitor performance and compliance with post orders, conduct inspections and quality reviews, escalate concerns, and support onboarding and site orientation.
Build relationships with employees and site leadership, deliver security awareness training and communications, and support workplace violence prevention and employee safety initiatives.
Provide employees with guidance on security procedures and reporting processes.
Support site emergency response and business continuity efforts; participate in drills, exercises, and planning activities; assist during incidents and crises; and document lessons learned and corrective actions.
Maintain security records, metrics, reports, and site documentation; track incidents, investigations, assessments, and action plans; and prepare periodic reports for Corporate Security leadership.
Assist with vendor documentation, invoices, and contract administration activities.
Follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards, and, depending on location, execute and maintain applicable quality and environmental management standards.