What are the responsibilities and job description for the Onsite Security Coordinator position at Patriot Group International?
Position: Onsite Security Coordinator
Location: Leesburg, VA
Job Description: The Onsite Security Coordinator supports daily security operations at active construction sites. This role serves as the primary point of contact for the 24/7 guard staff and the General Contractor, ensuring site access control, incident reporting, and adherence to security protocols. This is an administrative and field-based role designed for individuals who are highly organized, reliable, and have a customer-first mentality.
Responsibilities:
Onsite Security Coordinator
- Act as the main point of contact for security guards and site leadership
- Coordinate daily security operations and ensure proper site coverage
- Attend General Contractor meetings to understand forcasterd construction activities
- Monitor access control procedures and enforce site security protocols
General Contractor & Stakeholder Communication
- Interface directly with the General Contractor and project teams
- Communicate security updates, incidents, and access needs
- Support coordination of site activities related to security
Administrative Support
- Maintain daily logs, reports, and incident documentation
- Responsible physical badging operations onsite for General Contractor/subcontractor construction personnel.
- Track personnel access and visitor records
- Ensure compliance with company policies and site requirements
Site Presence & Oversight
- Conduct site walkthroughs to ensure security procedures are followed
- Support early morning or variable shifts based on project needs
- Assist with basic coordination of security-related equipment or processes
Required Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- 3 Years of Site Security experience. Construction projects preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Valid security guard license as required by state/local regulations
- Clean background check and drug screening
- U.S. Citizenship
Skills and Abilities
- Strong attention to detail and observational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficiency with electronic access control systems
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
- Basic computer skills for maintaining electronic access lists
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and periodic random drug screening.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to bend at the waist, knees, and waist.
- Must have the physical ability to perform a variety of training functions.
- Ability to walk on uneven surfaces, walk long distances on a training facility, and operate equipment.
- Must be physically capable of standing an 8-hour post.
- Capability to walk/patrol construction site perimeters
- Visual acuity sufficient for ID verification and site monitoring
- Physical stamina for extended periods of standing and walking
Working Conditions
- 8-hour rotating shift schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Outdoor work environment at active construction site
- Exposure to construction noise, dust, and varying weather conditions
- Must work independently with no on-site supervision or backup
Patriot Group International, LLC is a global mission support service provider with expeditionary capabilities, providing services to select clients within the intelligence, defense, and private sectors. PGI is a veteran-owned and operated company with experience performing in over 50 countries including austere and high-threat environments.
DISCLAIMER:
Patriot Group International LLC is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Veteran, Disability. PGI provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. PGI maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.
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