First and foremost, our Security team is focused on protecting our employees, customers, and preserving our company’s profits. Whether it’s providing technical support, conducting audits, making sure our stores, warehouses and offices are secured or managing loss prevention, as part of this team, you’ll be responsible for protecting and preserving the ALDI brand. If you’re an analytical thinker and have a passion for security solutions, apply to join our dynamic team today!

Position Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary: $85,000
Salary Increases: Year 2 - $90,000 | Year 3 - $95,000 
Work Location: Naperville, IL
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week).

Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Serves as physical security subject matter expert for all U.S. national offices.
• Responsible for technical and end user support for IP video surveillance systems, physical access control (PAC) systems, intrusion and fire alarm monitoring systems.
• Oversees security vendors and integrators.
• Identifies project issues and recommends corrective action as appropriate.
• Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.
• Responsible for security process changes, policy creation or revision and capital improvement projects.
• Develops contingency plans to deal with organizational emergencies.
• Tests documented disaster recovery strategies and plans.
• Assesses risk to business operations.
• Performs both internal and external security audits.
• Evaluates laws and regulations to determine impact on organizational activities.
• Trains team in organizational or compliance procedures.
• Collects corporate intelligence to prevent organizational emergencies and infrastructure failure.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership.
• Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of accepted Security Management industry standards and practices.
• Skill in reviewing files to determine accuracy and audience.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner.
• Ability to analyze and present complex data.
• Problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Safety Management or a related field required.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Security required.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

• Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs. 

Travel:

• Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.