Security Supervisor

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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.

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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.

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.

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.  

The annual salary range for this role is $68,500 – $91,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. 

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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