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Job Description:

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We are looking for a **Senior Director of Security Services** to lead the enterprise security operations at more than 820+ sites worldwide. This position is responsible for all security related matters including operations, protection of tangible and intangible assets, and crisis response concerning the safety of employees. The Senior Director of Security Services leads a team of cross-functional experts with accountability to reduce risk and safeguard the enterprise worldwide.

What You Will Do:

+ Identify, monitor, address and respond to enterprise level risk/threats while developing and delivering preventative programs and services to protect enterprise personnel and assets

+ Set the physical security strategy and employs physical security globally at enterprise locations

+ Provide leadership and work daily with security personnel across Caterpillar enterprise

+ Identify, develop, implement, and maintain security processes and strategies across all operating units to reduce security-related risks

+ Lead response to incidents, limit exposure to liability or regulatory compliance, and reduce the financial loss

+ Design, develop, and oversee the implementation security policies, standards, guidelines, and programs globally

+ Design and implement strategies and programs to prevent and reduce loss of assets

+ Establish appropriate standards and risk controls associated with physical security, key employee security, access controls and workplace violence at the regional and facility level

+ Coordinate and implement site security operations to ensure the safety of all employees and the protection of information assets

+ Research and deploy technical solutions to safeguard corporate assets and employees

+ Coordinate and manage preventive programs and services to protect against business disruptions in a cost-effective manner

+ Provide briefings to Global Security leadership on the status of security issues impacting operations and integrate into the business unit’s operations within the geographic region

+ Anticipate process partner needs and provide high priority to satisfaction and service

+ Develop collaborative relationships with business units; enhances local, state, federal Law Enforcement and worldwide security relationships

+ Provide expertise, technical guidance, and training to ensure effective security services are carried out with sensitivity to country and cultural variety

+ Partner with Global Security Crisis management, and Facility Security Managers to supplement a robust crisis management process and work with agencies to develop business contingency continuity plans for emergencies

+ Retain responsibility/oversight of the enterprise workplace violence prevention and response program. Increase Security’s brand internal to the company, and drive employee awareness throughout the business and beyond

+ Consult on annual enterprise security risk assessment and other Chief Security Officer initiatives in Global Security, Global Investigations and Global Intelligence

+ Support the activation of the Crisis Management Center and documented roles within the Global Crisis Management Plan. Liaison with enterprise personnel to coordinate communication efforts during security breaches and other crises

+ Work with Internal Audit to ensure critical processes and required facility level planning is assessed as needed in audit cycles

+ Direct emergency and non-emergency security system monitoring, event dispatch, and emergency notification services

+ Determine Caterpillar Risk Fusion Center operational strategies by conducting needs assessments, performance reviews, capacity planning, and cost/benefit analysis

+ Establish technical specification and contributing information and analysis to organizational strategic plans and reviews

+ Provide supervision and leadership to staff

+ Oversee training activities to achieve the highest levels of team operational readiness

+ Direct/oversee Caterpillar RFC performance reports through collection, analysis, and data summarization trends

+ Support enterprise international traveler and High-Risk travelers’ program

What You Have (Basic Skills Required):

+ **Crisis Management** : Knowledge of crisis management concepts and techniques; ability to predict, avert, mitigate, and recover from an event that has or could have a severely negative impact on the business

+ **Planning** : Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan

+ **Risk Management** : Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situations

+ **Standard Operating Procedures** : Knowledge of established standard operating procedures (SOP); ability to design, implement and evaluate standard operating procedures affecting daily and strategic business operations in order to increase operational efficiency

+ **Decision Making and Critical Thinking:** Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment

+ **Organizational Leadership:** Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives

+ **Key Performance Indicators:** Knowledge of business metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and ability to use strategies and tools for defining and measuring progress toward goals

+ **Security Management** : Knowledge of information, personnel and premises security processes and procedures; ability to develop and maintain appropriate security levels.

What will Put you Ahead (Preferred Skills/Experience):

+ Demonstrated ability to provide clear, concise and strategic senior level briefings

+ Demonstrated thought leadership and initiative to develop, plan and execute global security strategies

+ 20+ years of Federal, State, Local, or Department of Defense law enforcement and/or US Intelligence Community Agency experience in a complex investigative task force environment regarding violations of US law

+ 20+ years’ experience in complex global criminal and/or national security investigations (terrorism, counterintelligence, and cyber-crime)

Additional Info:

+ This role will be based onsite in East Peoria, IL

+ Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify

+ Sponsorship is not available

+ International and Domestic travel up to 15-25%

+ Must have or be capable of obtaining National Security Background Investigation to ensure the issuance of security clearance

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

$185,400.00 - $278,160.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

+ Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

+ Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

+ 401(k) savings plans*

+ Health Savings Account (HSA)*

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

+ Health Lifestyle Programs*

+ Employee Assistance Program*

+ Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

+ Career Development*

+ Incentive bonus*

+ Disability benefits

+ Life Insurance

+ Parental leave

+ Adoption benefits

+ Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

August 7, 2025 - August 20, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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