Security Coordinator

Job Posting Organization:
CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. Established to enhance the quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops, CIMMYT focuses on applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South. The organization builds strong partnerships to improve the livelihoods and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers while striving for a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. As a core CGIAR Research Center, CIMMYT is part of a global research partnership aimed at reducing poverty, enhancing nutrition" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food and nutrition security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and improving natural resources. For more information, visit cimmyt.org.

Job Overview:
The Security Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the implementation of security requirements across CIMMYT’s experimental stations, hubs, and assigned sites in Mexico. This role is crucial for supporting the consistent application of established security standards, conducting site-security assessments and reviews, identifying operational risks, and recommending practical mitigation measures to ensure safe scientific, field, and project activities. The Security Coordinator will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure that security protocols are adhered to and that any identified risks are addressed effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Security Coordinator's key responsibilities include coordinating security activities across assigned experimental stations and hubs in Mexico, ensuring compliance with established CIMMYT security requirements at hubs operating under collaboration agreements with various organizations. The role involves conducting annual site-security assessments and risk reviews for CIMMYT stations and other relevant sites, identifying findings, and recommending prioritized mitigation measures. The Coordinator will collaborate with Station Superintendents, field leadership, and relevant stakeholders to address security issues and support the consistent application of established security procedures and standards. Additionally, the role requires organizing shift-based security operations, maintaining adequate staffing, and ensuring service continuity, as well as supporting security risk analyses and incident investigations.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminology, Public Safety, Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in physical security, corporate security, or site-security operations is required, including experience in coordinating or supervising security personnel. Familiarity with shift-based security operations, access control, security patrols, incident reporting, and the implementation of established security procedures is essential. Experience in supporting security risk analyses and incident investigations is desirable, along with the ability to organize shift-based security operations and maintain adequate staffing and service continuity.

Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree is preferred in fields related to security management, criminology, public safety, administration, or a similar area. Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered for this position.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in physical security, corporate security, or site-security operations. Candidates should have experience coordinating or supervising security personnel and familiarity with shift-based security operations, access control, security patrols, incident reporting, and the implementation of established security procedures. Experience in supporting security risk analyses and incident investigations is also desirable.

Languages:
While the job posting does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in Spanish is likely essential given the location in Mexico. Additional languages may be beneficial but are not explicitly mentioned in the job description.

Additional Notes:
CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law, the benefits package includes a year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, a savings fund, and social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit). It is important to note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and foreign national candidates must have legal documents to work in Mexico. The position will remain open until filled, and CIMMYT is committed to fostering a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.