Security Coordinator Jobs in Illinois

A Security Coordinator is a professional responsible for orchestrating and implementing security measures in an organization. They play a pivotal role in maintaining safe and secure environments for employees and customers by establishing and enforcing security protocols. They are tasked with monitoring and controlling access to the organization's premises, coordinating responses to security incidents, and conducting regular security assessments. Their job also entails developing and implementing security policies and procedures, providing security training to staff, and ensuring compliance with the law and organizational policies.

Important skills for a Security Coordinator include strong communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle stress effectively. Knowledge of security systems and procedures, emergency response planning, and physical security principles is integral. Certifications can range from Certified Protection Professional (CPP) to Professional Certified Investigator (PCI), or a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Prior to becoming a Security Coordinator, individuals may have roles such as a Security Officer, Security Analyst, or Security Supervisor, which provide the foundational knowledge and experience necessary for the role.

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Senior IT Security Analyst

  • Rolling Meadows, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL
  • 4 days ago

Introduction Welcome to Gallagher – a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting services. With a growing team of more than 52,000 professionals worldwide, we empower businesses,...

SOC Security Analyst - Onsite

  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 5 days ago

security systems alarms, fire panels, etc....

SOC Security Analyst

  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 7 days ago

security systems alarms, fire panels, etc....

Financial security advisor, Life and health insurance

  • Sainte Marie, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Sainte Marie, IL
  • 11 days ago

As a life and health insurance financial security advisor, you help serve, prospect for, solicit, and develop and maintain business relationships with members and clients. You help sell life and...

Security Consultant Intern

  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 days ago

Effective skills to help you flourish: Pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Engineering, or a related field....

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Security Strategist to join our Strategic Customer Engagements (SCE) team. In this role you will work across our most complex and strategic customers....

IT Infrastructure and Security Coordinator

  • Niles, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Niles, IL
  • 17 days ago

Join our team and become our new IT Infrastructure and Security Coordinator, responsible for monitoring, remediation, and upkeep of IT infrastructure, security, and disaster recovery systems....

Security Analyst

  • Highland Park, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Highland Park, IL
  • 18 days ago

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is seeking a Security Analyst in Lake Forest, IL to support the Business Impact Analysis execution & maintenance. 100% remote work allowed. Please submit resume to ref job...

Remote Work

Associate Security Analyst, Risk and Security

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 days ago

Company Description PG Forsta is the leading experience measurement, data analytics, and insights provider for complex industriesa status we earned over decades of deep partnership with clients to...

Cyber Security Consultant

  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 days ago

Management, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, Data Protection and Privacy, Threat and Vulnerability Management, Security Incident Detection and Response, and Identity and Access Management...

Cyber Security Consultant

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 19 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 19 days ago

Management, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, Data Protection and Privacy, Threat and Vulnerability Management, Security Incident Detection and Response, and Identity and Access Management...

Security Analyst - 319686

  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 28 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 28 days ago

Work Location Type: Hybrid About Grainger: W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep...

Remote Work

Security Analyst

  • Westchester, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Westchester, IL
  • 45+ days ago

About Us IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial...

Financial Security Advisor

  • Sainte Marie, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sainte Marie, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Our network of more than 200 financial security advisors working at different Desjardins caisses plays a key role in the industry. We're currently expanding this great team and have many...

Security Consultant, AWSI Professional Services

  • Chicago, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 45+ days ago

As part of our dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to tackle complex challenges and drive transformative change for our customers worldwide. You will harness the power of the cloud to...

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Salary for Security Coordinator Jobs in Illinois

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Highest Education Level

Security Coordinators in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.6%
Master's Degree
16.4%
High School or GED
15.7%
Associate's Degree
13.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.4%
Some College
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.4%
Some High School
0.7%


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