Corporate Security Specialist - Decatur, IL

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Job Title: Corporate Security Specialist - Decatur, IL
Location: Decatur, IL, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Corporate Security Specialist - Decatur, IL

Position Summary

The Corporate Security Specialist Decatur Complex will be responsible for the day to day management of security operations across the Decatur, Macon Country footprint. In this role you will coordinate the maintenance, and continuous improvement of integrated security programs that protect people, assets, intellectual property, and operational integrity. This role will coordinate with our corporate security leadership to facilitate cross-functional coordination in regard to the: Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), Emergency Management, Facilities, EHS, GT, and senior leadership to ensure a unified, risk-based approach to security. This position requires an experienced decision maker capable of executing in tandem with 3rd party security officers to protect the life safety of ADM staff, contractors and visitors. This role will report directly to senior corporate security management in North America and require the ability to deploy throughout the Decatur footprint on short notice.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the 3rd party contracted guard force, enforcing and adapting post orders to ensure reliability and execution.
Partner with Facility Managers, Human Resources, HSE and Legal, and leadership to ensure alignment around the footprints security posture and necessary adjustments.
Conduct investigations and provide accurate and objective reports to management per local regulations and ADM policy.
Conduct behavioral threat assessments to support an integrated workplace violence prevention program.
Support emergency management objectives through coordination with local law enforcement and emergency services.
Develop and execute security strategies to support event management throughout Decatur and Macon County.
Conduct site security risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and threat evaluations.
Implement policies and procedures consistent with corporate security standards and regulatory requirements.

Additional Job Responsibilities

Develop security related policies and initiatives per ADM and industry-wide best practices;
Conduct training for internal colleagues on a wide variety of security related topics;
Conduct thorough research projects and provide management with key findings.
Act as primary point of contact for 3rd party contractor access to the Decatur Complex.
Liaise with law enforcement and external partners.
Coordinate journey management and security transportation needs in Decatur, Macon County.

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
5+ years in corporate security, investigations, law enforcement, or military.
Experience conducting internal or workplace investigations.
Strong interviewing and analytical skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to travel on short notice
Technically proficient and able to learn new tools and skills.
Good command of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point etc.);
Deep understanding physical security infrastructure components applicability such as CCTV, Alarm Systems, Perimeter Controls and Access Control Systems.
Must be able to walk, climb and physically move throughout ADM's many industrial environments.
Holder of a valid driver's license.

Preferred

Familiarity with the risk profile, crime trends and emergency networks within the Decatur and Macon County jurisdictions.
CPP, CFE, PCI, or similar certification.
Experience in a global or Fortune 100 environment.
Knowledge of workplace violence frameworks and methodology.

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Job Post Date: 03/20/26