Security Coordinator II (Physical Security)

“Put your physical security expertise to work where it makes a difference every day. As ALDI’s Physical Security Coordinator II, you’ll help protect our stores, support our people, and shape security strategies at one of America’s leading grocers. Bring your fresh ideas to strengthen Asset Protection initiatives, improve operations nationwide, and support ALDI’s continued growth. Ready to turn your expertise into meaningful impact? Join a team where your ideas are valued and your contributions matter.”

Our Security team works to protect ALDI’s employees, customers, profits, and brand. In this role, you’ll provide technical physical security support, guide and support vendors, help secure our stores, and manage asset protection efforts. If you’re an analytical thinker with a passion for physical security solutions, apply today to join our dynamic team!

Position Type: Full-Time

Starting Salary: $98,250

Salary Increases: Year 2 - $103,500 | Year 3 - $108,750

Work Location: Aurora, IL

This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Identifies project issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate.
• Provides insight and awareness material based on Security trends and available data.
• Partners and collaborates with business teams to ensure optimal decisions and outcomes are made through influencing, coaching, and providing subject matter expertise that balance risk and business needs.
• Advises on any changes or actions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
• Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.
• Develops contingency plans to deal with organizational emergencies.
• Develops customized reports for business partners and stakeholders that identify trends and opportunities.
• Manages multiple projects and initiatives with various deadlines and handles special projects.
• Designs, implements, and drives process improvements and infrastructure solutions to enhance the department’s ability to assist the company and function efficiently.
• Performs daily/weekly/monthly tasks within Asset Protection programs as assigned to their role and responsibility.
• Assesses risk to business operations and recommends mitigation measures.
• Performs both internal and external reviews to ensure current assigned Asset Protection programs are functioning and meeting business requirements and industry standards.
• Evaluates laws and regulations to determine impact on organizational activities.
• Trains team in organizational or compliance procedures.
• Collects corporate intelligence to prevent organizational emergencies and infrastructure failure.
• Trains leadership on efficient and effective techniques for Security area.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership.
• Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job-specific Competencies:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of accepted Security Management industry standards and practices.
• Skill in reviewing files to determine accuracy and audience.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner.
• Ability to analyze and present complex data.
• Problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice or Business Management or a related field required.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Asset Protection or Loss Prevention required.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
• Experience managing or overseeing enterprise physical security vendors, systems, and projects, including access control, IP video, intrusion, and fire systems, is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.

Travel:

• Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.