Security Officer (Part-Time, Weekends)

Security Officer (Part-Time, Weekends)

Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christ to tell His story through who we are and what we do. We foster a culture of love for God and love others, trust and teamwork, and a collaborative environment in which we get to do our best work every day.

The Security Officer is an armed position, that supports the Security philosophy and the mission of Sight & Sound by serving our guests, visitors, and co-workers, and stewards our facility and property. A minimum of 3-5 years of armed security, police, or military experience is required for the Security Officer position.

The schedule for this position will be Fridays through Sundays between the hours of 8:00 AM-10:00 PM.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively promote and exemplify a culture that upholds our mission, values, and safety statements.
• Consistently provide the highest level of customer service and proactively partner across guest service departments and teams to create an exceptional guest experience.
• Commit to consistently demonstrate and support the culture of Sight & Sound in interactions with both guests and team members.
• Protect fellow workers by providing armed security while monitoring and taking appropriate actions to threats affecting life or serious bodily injury.
• Steward our facility and property by maintaining an alert onsite presence, with visible interior and exterior rounds.
• Understand basic security principles and how to implement them while delivering top quality customer service to our guests and employees.
• Attend and complete all annual training set by Security Manager/Trainer (range qualifications and classroom).
• Stay current with Sight & Sound security procedures and SOPs and establish strong working relationships with local public safety entities (fire, police, outside security contractors).
• Intentionally engage in positive relationships with Sight & Sound coworkers and guests.

Prerequisites:

• Currently hold or eligible to obtain PA Act 235 Certification
• Valid Concealed Carry Permit
• Must have valid driver's license
• Ability to respond calmly, rationally, and with discernment in a stressful environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Outgoing, personable, likable, approachable, and even-tempered
• Maintain a fitness level that allows for a swift and appropriate response to emergencies
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
• Available to work all shifts and travel occasionally for training

Other Skills and/or Requirements:

• Must be able to meet the following physical requirements upon hire and annually thereafter including: pass a physical exam by a medical doctor; have uncorrected vision of at least 20/70 in one eye and 20/200 in the other; have corrected vision of at least 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other; pass a hearing examination (permitted to use hearing aid); pass a psychological examination administered by a licensed psychologist; and have no conviction of a disqualifying criminal offense.
• Must pass a drug & alcohol screening, both pre-employment and annually thereafter
• Must be able to pass a physical fitness assessment, both pre-employment and annually thereafter
• Must pass a psychological wellbeing checkup annually
• Must pass a background check, both pre-employment and annually thereafter
• Maintain a current PA ACT 235 certification
• Employees in this position are subject to random drug and alcohol screenings

NOTE: Applicants who do not currently hold the PA ACT 235 certification will be considered for this role if they meet all other hiring criteria. If selected for hire, the applicant would receive the title of "Provisional" and have up to 90 days to obtain the certification.

The physical demands of this position are active in nature. You will be on your feet most of the day, walking and running regularly, using stairs regularly, outdoors and indoors, consistently communicating with team members on a headset, and physically assisting Guests. Assisting Guests may involve lifting and/or supporting Guests in and out of wheelchairs, seats, etc. This position is expected to frequently operate vehicles as well as lift/exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally. The full physical requirements of this job are available upon request.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Required Experience:

• 3-5 years: Armed Security, Police, or Military training

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