Security Supervisor II

Penumbra
Cartago, Costa Rica
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with corporate security experience who lead teams and manage documentation, working in Cartago, Costa Rica.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years of physical security experience in corporate or regulated environments
    — “Experience managing security services in a corporate or regulated environment”
  • Individuals with strong stakeholder management and communication skills in English
    — “Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)”
  • Professionals who can demonstrate a proactive security culture and attention to detail
    — “Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a high school diploma and may benefit from a technical or associate degree in relevant fields
    — “High school diploma required; Technical or associate degree in Security Management, Criminality, Business Administration, or related field”
  • Candidates should be prepared to handle sensitive information and maintain compliance
    — “Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in driving operational excellence and fostering a proactive security culture
    — “fostering a proactive security culture across the organization”
  • Emphasize your ability to coordinate security initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders
    — “coordinates security initiatives, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders”
  • Demonstrate your administrative and documentation capabilities with concrete examples
    — “Experience with administrative processes, documentation, and recordkeeping”
  • Show your proficiency in Microsoft Office applications through relevant work experience
    — “Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • ensuring protection of employees, visitors, assets, and business activities
  • maintaining a safe, compliant, and secure environment
Typical background
3+ years of experience in physical securityhigh school diploma or equivalent

Skills & requirements

Required

Managing Site Security OperationsOverseeing Security Personnel And SystemsSupporting InvestigationsCoordinating Security InitiativesCollaborating With Internal And External StakeholdersHandling Confidential InformationManaging Multiple Priorities

Preferred

Technical Or Associate Degree In Security Management, Criminality, Business Administration, Or Related Field

Stack & domain

Site Security OperationsEmployee ProtectionVisitor ProtectionAsset ProtectionBusiness Activity ProtectionSecurity Personnel ManagementSecurity Systems OversightInvestigations SupportSecurity Initiatives CoordinationStakeholder CollaborationConfidential Information HandlingCustomer FocusProactive ApproachSolution OrientationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyReportingDocumentationProactiveSolution-orientedCustomer-focusedInterpersonalStakeholder ManagementAttention To DetailOrganizationalSecurityOperationsProtectionCollaboration

About the role

Original posting from Penumbra via Lever

General Summary:

The Security Supervisor II leads site security operations, ensuring the protection of employees, visitors, assets, and business activities. This role oversees security personnel and systems, supports investigations, coordinates security initiatives, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to maintain a safe, compliant, and secure environment. The position plays a key role in driving operational excellence while fostering a proactive security culture across the organization.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma required;
  • Technical or associate degree in Security Management, Criminality, Business Administration, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in physical security.
  • Experience managing security services in a corporate or regulated environment.
  • Strong English communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
  • Experience with administrative processes, documentation, and recordkeeping.
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
  • Customer-focused, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Highly organized with strong reporting and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.

Source: Penumbra careers (Lever)

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