Safety & Security Coordinator

Safety & Security Coordinator (Event Operations & Risk Management)

Pay: Based on Experience

Schedule: Ability to support evenings, weekends, and travel as needed for events

Work Environment: Hybrid opportunities may be available based on business needs

Position Overview

We are seeking a Safety & Security Coordinator to support organizational safety, security, emergency preparedness, and event operations initiatives. This role works closely with leadership to assist with event security planning, threat monitoring, emergency management programs, facility safety efforts, investigations, and coordination with public safety partners.

The ideal candidate has experience in security operations, emergency management, law enforcement, military service, event operations, or a related field and is comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Event Security & Operations Support

• Assist with safety and security planning for conventions, championships, conferences, and other large-scale events.
• Support event operations through development of security plans, operational checklists, incident response procedures, and after-action reviews.
• Provide command center and event operations support during high-profile events as needed.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure event readiness and risk mitigation.

Safety & Security Program Coordination

• Create and maintain security procedures, best practices, planning tools, and operational guides.
• Support updates to crisis management, emergency response, and business continuity programs.
• Assist with implementing standardized processes that improve safety and operational consistency across events and facilities.

Facility Safety & Emergency Preparedness

• Participate in facility security assessments, emergency drills, and preparedness exercises.
• Support employee safety programs, including emergency action planning and active threat preparedness initiatives.
• Track corrective actions, document findings, and assist with follow-up activities.

Threat Monitoring & Investigations

• Monitor, document, and escalate potential safety and security concerns.
• Assist with social media monitoring, threat assessments, and event-related risk identification.
• Prepare reports, trend analyses, and recommendations for leadership review.
• Support investigative activities and incident documentation as needed.

Executive Protection & VIP Event Support

• Assist with protective operations for executive leadership, special guests, and high-profile events.
• Support venue risk assessments, logistics planning, and coordination with security partners.

Public Safety & External Partner Coordination

• Collaborate with law enforcement, emergency management agencies, homeland security partners, and other public safety organizations.
• Support information-sharing initiatives, training exercises, tabletop drills, and emergency preparedness programs.
• Help maintain strong working relationships with external partners to support organizational security objectives.

Additional Risk Management Support

• Assist with integrity, compliance, threat mitigation, and other special projects as assigned.
• Provide operational support for emerging risks and security-related initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Justice, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Safety, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in security operations, emergency management, event security, investigations, law enforcement, military service, or related disciplines preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, project coordination, and documentation abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience facilitating training sessions, emergency exercises, or after-action reviews is a plus.
• Willingness to travel and support events outside of standard business hours when needed.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• FEMA ICS/NIMS Certifications
• Other relevant emergency management or security certifications

Desired Skills

• Event Security Planning
• Emergency Management
• Threat Assessment & Monitoring
• Incident Response
• Risk Management
• Investigations
• Executive Protection Support
• Public Safety Coordination
• Crisis Management
• Security Operations

Ideal Backgrounds

• Security Coordinator
• Emergency Management Specialist
• Event Security Coordinator
• Corporate Security Analyst
• Risk Management Coordinator
• Public Safety Professional
• Law Enforcement or Military Veteran
• Security Operations Specialist

This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional looking to gain exposure to large-scale event operations, emergency preparedness, executive support, and enterprise-level safety and security programs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.