Security Operations Coordinator

ABL Space Systems is driven by the vision that in ten years, missions to space will launch every day from around the world. We’ve set out to assure global access to space through the development of a low-cost launch vehicle and a modular ground system, RS1 and GS0.  Behind our business model is an exceptional team. Engineers, technicians and operators at ABL thrive on creating simple yet effective systems to tackle the challenge that space launch presents.   Launch is just the beginning. Join ABL in paving the way for the next-generation space platform.
SECURITY OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
As ABL’s Security Coordinator, you are responsible for holistic and comprehensive security operations coordination. This includes, but is not limited to, access management, visitor processing, investigations, security hardware/software installations, document writing, invoice management, and corporate security integrity. This role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating operations of the ABL contract security guard force, security vendors, auditors, consultants, and other interested parties.   
In this role you – and our Security vendors - are the first to engage all visitors to ABL; professionalism, approachability, and a positive attitude are critical. In this role, you are expected to partner with your peer employees and managers to implement standardized security processes and practices across business teams. As Security Coordinator, you are responsible for conducting training and education for all of ABL. The position also serves as ABL’s alternate emergency services and first responders community liaison ensuring inclusion, partnership, and cohesion exists between ABL and the emergency services professionals supporting each of our locations. This role is an essential component to the security organization and requires time management, accountability, and most importantly, a team player. The Security Operations Coordinator is assigned to the ABL HQ office in El Segundo, California, and reports to the Director of Security.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure accurate scheduling, logging, and verification of all visitors to ABL. Notify POCs of their visitors’ arrivals. Issue badges to employees and visitors. 
• Coordinate access management with sites in which ABL has a presence (currently MASP, Vandenberg and ARFL). 
• Manage security technology: ENVOY, Avigilon and Lenel access control and video monitoring systems. 
• Manage the contract security guard force (CGF) operations at all ABL sites and serve as CGF/ABL initial POC and relationship liaison. Coordinate with the on-duty security guard the escort of vendors and contractors.  
• Coordinate and implement security education, training, certification, and re-certification for ABL employees, contracts, projects, and initiatives. Communicate policies verbally and through other internal communication channels (email, Teams, Confluence). 
• Draft, review, and submit security standard practice procedures, security operating procedures, security post orders, special instructions, and supplemental security guidance. Coordinate with Safety to draft, train, test and implement ABL’s Emergency Response Plans (ERPs).  
• Execute bi-monthly visits all California remote sites, for contract security oversite and shareholder needs. 
• Assist HR with corporate investigations, including CCTV review as requested by HR or Head of Security. 
• Complete holistic security investigations as instructed by and with the assistance of the Security Director. 
• Draft, review and submit reports. 
• Draft, review and submit purchase orders (POs). 
• Coordinate and oversee on-site work completed by security vendors for system repairs, installs, changes, and enhancements. 
• Serve as security communications liaison with local law enforcement, first responders, security vendors, and companies. 
• Coordinate and execute the implementation of security hardware and software onto ABL furnished equipment or property in partnership with IT.  
• Assist with new hire orientation: take badge photos, create physical badges, and submit badges to IT for access levels. Notify HR when ‘new hires’ are ready for orientation. Present Security policies at new hire orientation. 
• Coordinate with Office of Trade Compliance and POC’s for VIP and Foreign Visitor visits. 
• Assist in the coordination of VIP visitors ensuring that their entry is smooth. Register all VIPs in our internal system the day of visit. 
• Complete other special security assignments, projects, and tasks as requested by the Security Director. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of security experience in an industrial or business setting
• A valid driver’s license in good standing
• A functional personal vehicle

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Corporate securi