Director, Security

PCI Pharma Services•Rockford, IL

22d•$137,840 - $155,070

About The Position

The Director of Security develops and oversees a robust security infrastructure and manages guard force operations at the Rockford site, while assisting with security-related issues at other PCI sites. The role builds a comprehensive security framework to meet facility needs and leads improvements to access control, surveillance, guard force management, and emergency protocols to protect employees, assets, and company facilities. The Director works with company leadership to assess site and customer security needs, recommends equipment and services, and develops plans and budgets. The role oversees electronic security systems, including card access, CCTV, fire, burglar, and environmental systems, and manages internal security staff and external contract security services. The Director also coordinates with regulatory and law-enforcement stakeholders, represents the company during security audits, and leads investigations and security-related processes. This position requires some travel and may require overtime and/or weekend work. The position requires adherence to PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, and rules. Attendance is an essential function. Other duties may be assigned by the Manager/Supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or 7–10 years of related experience and/or training.
College-level mathematical skills.
Advanced computer skills, including the ability to perform complex computer tasks and operate various computer programs.
Full professional proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing for professional needs.
Very high reasoning ability, including defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions, interpreting technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and handling abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to coordinate and negotiate with suppliers of security equipment and services.

Nice To Haves

Ability to effectively present information to various audiences as required by the job.
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Demonstrated success managing employees.
Willingness to make decisions.
Law enforcement management experience.
Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining key systems for large buildings.
Experience with interviewing and the investigation process.

Responsibilities

Create and implement security policies and procedures that adapt to the evolving threat landscape.
Collaborate with company leadership to assess and address security needs at PCI sites and for customers.
Recommend security equipment and services, and develop plans and budgets to meet site security requirements.
Oversee ordering, installation, and maintenance of electronic security systems, including card access, CCTV, fire, burglar, and environmental systems; maintain records and manage system updates.
Select, manage, and coordinate internal security staff and external contract security services; ensure training, performance management and development, and compliance with security protocols.
Standardize visitor management, employee access control, investigations, and security procedures.
Serve as the primary point of contact for security issues with the DEA, coordinating with PCI Regulatory Affairs as needed.
Represent the company during security audits, respond to findings and follow-up actions related to PCI compliance, and address security questions from leadership.
Maintain communication with local law enforcement, the State Police Cargo Theft Unit, and the Pharmaceutical Cargo Security Coalition (PCSC).
Lead investigations, conduct interviews, and work with Human Resources when necessary to resolve security issues or concerns.
Oversee background checks per customer requirements and review new-hire, agency, scheduled drug-screening, and other background-check procedures as needed.
Administer and optimize security budgets to support cost effectiveness while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
Stay current with industry trends and best practices to keep security strategies responsive to emerging threats.
Travel as required and work overtime and/or weekends if required.
Adhere to PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, and rules; maintain attendance as an essential function.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager/Supervisor.