Senior Security & Workplace Coordinator

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About Us 

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.  

Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment— onefocused on helpingpeople look forward and plan for the best life possible whileproviding tools and solutions that make it easier to get there. 

Who We Are 

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from allwalks of life.  

Today,we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most ofwhat’s important to them. 

We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms. 

What We Do 

Transamerica is organizedinto three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments,comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks oflong term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported byTransamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs. 

Transamericaemploysnearly 7,000 people.It’s part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group servingapproximately23.9 million customersworldwide.* For more information, visittransamerica.com.  

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary security and workplace presence, maintaining a visible, professional, and welcoming environment for employees, executives, clients, and guests in our New York city headquarters.
• Monitor access to office spaces and enforce identification, visitor management, badging, escort, and access-control procedures.
• Identify, document, and escalate security concerns, suspicious activity, safety issues, and unauthorized access incidents.
• Coordinate with Corporate Security, the Security Command Center, building security, and emergency responders during incidents, drills, and elevated-security situations.
• Manage visitor registration, guest arrivals and departures, host notifications, and reception operations while delivering a high-quality guest experience.
• Support workplace safety initiatives, including emergency preparedness, safety communications, training, drills, and compliance documentation.
• Assist employees and visitors during emergencies and help maintain site-specific response, evacuation, and business continuity procedures.
• Provide logistical and front-of-house support for executive meetings, leadership events, client visits, Board activities, and other high-profile gatherings.
• Coordinate executive protection activities and safeguard confidential information related to executive schedules, visitors, and security arrangements.
• Serve as the onsite liaison for workplace and facility issues, coordinating vendor access, reporting maintenance concerns, and supporting office operations, inspections, and recovery efforts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant experience in corporate security, executive reception, workplace services, hospitality, facilities coordination, executive support, or a related client-facing environment
• Experience interacting professionally with executives, clients, visitors, vendors, and employees
• Strong customer service skills combined with sound security awareness and situational judgment
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively when schedules, visitor needs, or workplace conditions change
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and service-oriented during emergencies, disruptions, or difficult interactions
• High integrity, discretion, and respect for confidential information
• Trained in verbal and physical de-escalation techniques
• Working proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and common visitor or workplace management systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Hospitality, Business Administration, Facilities Management, or a related field
• 7+ years of relevant experience in corporate security, executive reception, workplace services, hospitality, facilities coordination, executive support, or a related client-facing environment
• Experience in financial services, insurance, professional services, a corporate headquarters, or another executive office environment
• Experience supporting senior executives, leadership events, client meetings, or high-profile visitors
• Experience with visitor management, access control, incident reporting, emergency preparedness, facilities ticketing, or meeting coordination
• CPR, AED, first aid, emergency response, or workplace safety training
• Familiarity with New York City building operations and emergency preparedness practices

Working Conditions

• Office environment 5 days a week
• Ability to work onsite and provide occasional early-morning, evening, or special-event coverage.
• Regular and predictable onsite attendance Monday through Friday is essential due to the role’s floor-level security, guest reception, safety, and executive support responsibilities.
• The role requires regular movement throughout the office, up and down stairs, and may include extended periods at the reception or security station.
• Occasional schedule adjustments may be required for executive visits, events, emergencies, or other business needs.
• The role may involve handling confidential, sensitive, or security-related information.

Compensation

• The Salary for this position generally ranges between $100,000- $130,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
• Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion. 

Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration, sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

Disclaimer:
Beware of fake job offers!

We’ve been alerted to scammers impersonating Transamerica recruiters, particularly for remote positions. Please note:

• We willnever request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront.
• Official offers are sent viaDocuSign following a verbal offer—not through text or email.

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation in order to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

What We Offer  

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. 

Compensation Benefits 

• Competitive Pay 

• Bonus for Eligible Employees 

Benefits Package 

• Pension Plan 

• 401k Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Disability Insurance

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits 

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars 

• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

• Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Back-Up Care Program

• PTO for Volunteer Hours

• Employee Matching Gifts Program

• Employee Resource Groups

• Inclusion and Diversity Programs

• Employee Recognition Program

• Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity  

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women. 

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all. 

Giving Back  

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created theAegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.     

Transamerica’s Parent Company  

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has  grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose:Helping people live their best lives.As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.   

* As of December 31, 2023