Mid-Level Physical Security Professional

Caterpillar Inc.•Irving, TX

1d•$97,530 - $146,290•Onsite

About The Position

The Mid-Level Security Professional is responsible for implementing and managing corporate security programs that safeguard employees, facilities, and assets. This role combines operational execution, risk assessment, and technology enablement to ensure a secure and compliant environment. The position supports executive protection, incident response, emergency and operational planning, and vendor oversight, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to continuously improve security posture.

Requirements

3–6+ years of experience in corporate security, law enforcement, military, or security operations
Strong knowledge of industry security standards, and security technologies
Experience conducting complex security operations, incident response, and report writing
Ability to perform risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
Vendor management and contract security oversight experience
Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Proficiency with security systems software, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite
Understanding of regulatory compliance, safety standards, and corporate policies
High level of integrity, discretion, and situational awareness

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, or related field
Experience leading cross-functional teams
Professional certifications such as CPP (ASIS), PSP, or similar
Experience in enterprise or Fortune 500 environments
Knowledge of business continuity planning and crisis management frameworks
Familiarity with security risk frameworks and audit processes
Experience supporting multi-site or regional security operations
Strong data analytics and reporting capabilities

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day security operations, including executive protection, residential security, event and trip security and digital protection.
Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and operational security reviews to identify mitigation strategies
Lead and support operational planning, logistics and transportation planning, incident response, , and reporting, ensuring accurate documentation and root cause analysis
Partner with Facilities, HR, Legal, and Corporate Security stakeholders to ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements
Oversee third-party security vendors, ensuring SLA adherence and performance standards
Collect and use data to write senior executive level reports, plans, decision briefs and business cases.
Implement and maintain security technologies and digital protection services
Develop and deliver security training programs for employees
Support business continuity and emergency response planning, including drills and tabletop exercises
Analyze security data and produce reports to drive continuous improvement and risk mitigation
Ensure alignment with corporate governance, audit standards, and safety protocols