Position: Onsite Security Coordinator
Location: Gainesville, 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 forecasted 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 the coordination of site activities related to security
Administrative Support
- Maintain daily logs, reports, and incident documentation
- Responsible for 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 an active construction site
- Exposure to construction noise, dust, and varying weather conditions
- Must work independently with no on-site supervision or backup
Pay Rate:
- $28 - $32/hr
Patriot Group International, LLC is a global mission support service provider with expeditionary capabilities, serving select clients across 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.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact us on our home page.
http://patriotgroupinternational.com/
Skills Required
- 3+ years of site security experience, preferably on construction projects
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid security guard license as required by state or local regulations
- Clean background check
- Pass pre-employment and periodic random drug screenings
- U.S. citizenship
- 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 perform prolonged standing, walking, patrol, and physical site duties
What We Do
Patriot Group International Inc. (PGI) is a global mission support service provider with expeditionary capabilities, providing services to select clients within the intelligence, defense, and private sectors. Since 2004, PGI’s personnel have proudly served customers in more than 17 countries, on four continents, including austere and high threat locations. PGI’s commitment to ethical business practices and quality management form the foundation of our mission focused approach to the success of our customers. PGI's leadership team consists of experienced industry professionals with roots in U.S. military special operations and U.S. government intelligence agencies.
