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Principal Coordinator, Security Operations Specialist I, Global Workplace Services

Capital One · Riverwoods, IL · Full time

Posted Aug 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to stay calm and make decisions during an emergency or high-stress event.

What they are checking: Whether they keep composure when real safety is at stake, which a GSOC requires.

Tell me about a time you noticed something that didn't look right and followed up on it.

What they are checking: Whether they have the curiosity and attention to detail to spot early warning signs.

Working nights, weekends or holidays can be part of a 24/7 center. How have you handled shift work before?

What they are checking: Whether they are ready for the demands of round-the-clock coverage.

What would you do

In a 24/7 Global Security Operation Center, how would you decide which alert or report to handle first during a busy shift?

What they are checking: Whether they can triage hazards and threats by impact to people and sites under pressure.

A severe weather warning is issued for a city where we have an office during work hours. Walk me through what you'd do.

What they are checking: Whether they know how to assess a hazard, notify the right people and follow procedures calmly.

An employee calls the GSOC upset and unsure what's happening at their building. How do you handle the call?

What they are checking: Whether they can show care for employees while gathering facts and giving clear direction.

About the work

How do you verify a report about a threat near one of our sites before you escalate it?

What they are checking: Whether they check sources and facts so escalations are accurate, not panic or rumor.

What makes a good shift handoff in an operations center?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that open issues get lost at shift changes and know how to prevent it.

How would you write a short incident report for leaders who need to understand the situation in one minute?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate clearly and concisely about threats and their impact.

What security or monitoring systems have you worked with, like access control, cameras or alarm tools?

What they are checking: Whether they can operate the tools a security operations center depends on.

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The full job description

As published by Capital One.

Principal Coordinator, Security Operations Specialist I, Global Workplace Services At Capital One, we dare to dream, disrupt and deliver a better way. Our goal is simple—bring ingenuity, simplicity and humanity to an industry ripe for change. Our Global Workplace Services (GWS) team is a dynamic organization where development matters as much as our ability to provide collaborative and secure environments that drive connection, innovation and business success. Our commitment extends beyond solutions; it embraces a culture of care. We value, celebrate and respect each teammate's unique talents, experience, and contributions. In GWS, our team manages a diverse portfolio of mixed-use owned and leased properties. We’re constantly transforming our workplace to enable our employees to work the way they work best. But it doesn’t stop there. We don’t just reimagine and create fabulous spaces and amenities, we also manage and operate them and ensure the safety and security of our employees and the community—we’re a well-oiled machine! That’s why our team is looking to add a Principal Coordinator, Security Ops Specialist. As a Principal Coordinator, Security Operations Specialist, you’ll carry out day-to-day activities in the Global Security Operation Center (GSOC). The GSOC is our 24/7 security and intelligence function that evaluates and reports on hazards and threats to the company including but not limited to natural disasters, terror attacks, civil unrest, workplace violence, facility intrusion and others. This position works rotating shifts that may include weekends, holidays, evenings and overnight shifts. This role's hours are expected to be 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM Central, including weekends, and is subject to change with the needs of the business. The Ideal Candidate Should • Communicate effectively, especially during incident response; keep stakeholders updated • Place importance on our partners’ experience when making decisions; provide necessary support • Show flexibility in handling various security events or emergency situations • Manage time efficiently • Be able to write effective security reports • Have a penchant for investigation and the ability to think critically • Ask clarifying questions when uncertain • Embrace constructive feedback and opportunities for development • Identify opportunities for process and efficiency improvements • Be a consistent team player Key Responsibilities: • Intake of critical response communications • Responding to calls for equipment service and information about security-related technology systems, which includes, but is not limited to, phone, email, and emergency mass notification tools • Monitor and respond to security alarms utilizing the alarm monitoring tools themselves, or cameras and various intelligence resources in order to identify and resolve physical security threats • Synthesize large amounts of information quickly • Create a comprehensive documented record of security-related incidents • Coordinate routine and critical incident communications • Understand the proper use of security-related tools and procedures • Implement access control procedures • Assist with physical security validations for our partners and vendors • Support general security, first responder, and law enforcement engagement and response to incidents • Escalate to supervisors when appropriate Basic Qualifications: • At least 2 years of experience in one or more of these fields: Law enforcement, Military, Corporate Security, Business Continuity, Risk, Emergency Management, or Customer Service • At least 1 year of experience with Microsoft Office or Google Suite Preferred Qualifications: • Associate’s degree or higher • 3+ years of experience in the security field • 3+ years of Security Operations Center or emergency communications experience At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. Riverwoods, IL: $56,800 - $64,800 for Prin Coord, Security Services Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter. Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

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