Security Supervisor
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Security Supervisor is responsible for supervising daily site security operations, coordinating security resources and priorities, supporting the Cytiva Security, Risk & Crisis Management (SRCM) program, and ensuring timely response to incidents and emergencies. This role develops the security team, reinforces compliance with established procedures, and promotes a culture of safety, preparedness, and continuous improvement that protects associates, assets, and operations. This position reports to the Site Security Leader and is part of the Hauppauge team located in Hauppauge, NY and will be an on-site role.
Job description
What you will do:
- Supervise the daily activities of site security personnel and contracted security services; assign work, set priorities, monitor coverage, and provide coaching and performance feedback.
- Coordinate site Security, Risk & Crisis Management (SRCM) program with EHS, including emergency preparedness, security project/event planning, security measures and coverage for special events, access control, incident response, and crisis-management activities.
- Respond to, escalate, document, and support investigations of security incidents, emergencies, and concern reports in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Complete and communicate accurate, timely site security assessments, incident trends, and corrective actions to site leadership and SRCM stakeholders.
- Execute security compliance and program performance activities, including risk assessments, logistics-security reviews, drills, audits, training, maintaining and reporting out on security related KPI, and continuous-improvement actions.
Who you are:
- High school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of security, emergency response, military, law enforcement, or related experience, including 2+ years of formal supervisory or team-leadership experience; OR bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of related experience, including formal supervisory or team-leadership experience. Must have ability to obtain security clearance including criminal history check.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise daily operations, set priorities, coach others, address performance expectations, and coordinate resources in a fast-paced site environment.
- Demonstrated judgment and problem-solving skills to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day security and operational issues while following escalation protocols.
- Ability to communicate sensitive or complex information clearly, de-escalate conflict, prepare accurate reports, and proficiency with computer and smart phone applications and programs including database programs, security activity tracking programs, e-mail and calendar applications, action tracking systems, incident and concern reporting systems, and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Self-motivated with high sense of urgency and ability to motivate others with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to lift, move, or carry equipment up to 50 lb.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Experience in manufacturing, life sciences, regulated, or other high-security operational environments.
- Experience leading continuous-improvement activities, drills, investigations, audits, or Kaizen project teams.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of security, emergency response, military, law enforcement, or related experience, including 2+ years of formal supervisory or team-leadership experience; OR bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of related experience, including formal supervisory or team-leadership experience.
- Must have ability to obtain security clearance including criminal history check.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise daily operations, set priorities, coach others, address performance expectations, and coordinate resources in a fast-paced site environment.
- Demonstrated judgment and problem-solving skills to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day security and operational issues while following escalation protocols.
- Ability to communicate sensitive or complex information clearly, de-escalate conflict, prepare accurate reports, and proficiency with computer and smart phone applications and programs including database programs, security activity tracking programs, e-mail and calendar applications, action tracking systems, incident and concern reporting systems, and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Self-motivated with high sense of urgency and ability to motivate others with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lift, move, or carry equipment up to 50 lb.
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.