Corporate Security Officer

Responsibilities:

• Fulfill duties associated with the post assigned as part of the facility’s comprehensive security plan; maintain an orderly post and remain at the post at all times unless otherwise directed by a supervisor
• Monitor CCTV and maintain camera logs for review. Report unusual activity or safety issues to the Supervisor or Manager in a timely fashion
• Complete proper documentation related to incident reports
• Support HR, Safety and Operations business partners with administrative tasks and duties
• Monitor facility grounds and entrances to ensure only authorized personnel and authorized visitors access the facility; if assigned to the main entrance, ensure all guests follow visitor protocol and triage visitor requests
• Screen employees and contractors with magnetometers entering and leaving the facility. Check for weapons, indicators of intoxication, and unauthorized persons entering the facilities. On the way out check for hidden/stolen merchandise.
• Investigate suspicious activity, both inside and outside of buildings
• Be point of contact for police, fire, or medical personnel.
• Engage with visitors, employees, and contractors to maintain a safe and secure environment. Deter problems and detect before situations become dangerous.
• Actively participate in professional development training to ensure ongoing growth and to advance skills.
• Patrols on foot looking for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, open doors, security violations, blocked entrances and exits. Responds to incidents related to safety, security, and personnel issues.
• Build positive and professional relationships with faculty and staff and leverage those relationships to establish and maintain productive and safe learning environments and common areas of the building.
• Exercise dignity and respect when interacting with facility personnel and contractors at all times.
• Any other duties, as assigned.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Stakeholder perception of safe facility environment and culture.
• Clean and professional appearance, presentation, and communication.
• Adherence to company post orders, policies, and safety /security accountability standards
• Production of professional reports, emails, forms and other written communiques, and interpersonal communication skills.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior corporate security experience preferred.
• 20-hour security training certificate and PERC card preferred
• Additional availability preferred.
• Must have valid Driver's License.
• Must have reliable means of transportation.
• You must be a U.S. Person as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Good attendance and performance record in previous positions.
• Computer skills, including email and MS Word.
• Experience with technology systems utilized for facility security (Electronic visitor management, CCTV, Access Control) or related experience.
• Ability to write incident reports and shift log reports.
• Ability to follow and understand written and verbal instructions which call for multiple different actions based upon circumstances and the types of individuals involved.
• Ability to see and respond appropriately to dangerous situations.
• Ability to be cross trained in safety, HR, maintenance and other related administrative tasks.
• Must be able to effectively communicate via written and electronic resources.
• The ability to effectively and diplomatically communicate with others generally and particularly in stressful situations.
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• The ability to respond quickly to sounds.
• Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly.
• Pushing/pulling/carrying lifting may include up to 50 lbs., stair climbing.
• Frequent sitting, standing and walking, for periods up to 12 hours.
• Ability to twist, turn, bend, stand, climb stairs and walk as required to perform the duties associated with functioning as a Security Officer.
• Normal vision or corrected by use of glasses and/or contacts for normal reading and viewing abilities.
• Observation skills necessary to immediately notice anything out of the ordinary.
• Must be able to perform position duties outdoors in uncontrolled climate conditions including extreme cold and heat.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment creating a positive and safe work environment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Proficient with teamwork and collaborating with colleagues and administration.
• Takes personal responsibility for mistakes and learns from them, while consistently following up with analysis and corrective action.
• Demonstrated ability to keep up with fast paced environments and to multi-task.
• Sound judgment and ethical practice.
• Strong oral communication skills, relationship management and interpersonal skills.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation.