Security Officer

Overview Works as a part of a team to provide a safe working environment for Company associates. Protects Company assets from loss due to fire, severe weather, theft and vandalism. Controls access to Company property by ensuring appropriate identification and credentials of associates and visitors Performs various security duties. Works with minimal supervision and is responsible for making an established range of decisions, escalating to Shift Sergeant when necessary and updating Shift Sergeant on a regular basis. Responsibilities What you will do: Is vigilant and observant while stationed at posts in lobbies and on patrol. Monitors alarm and access control systems, and responds within established procedures to all signals. Makes required patrols inside and on the perimeter of Western & Southern Financial Group property. Reports issues verbally using radio and documents timely and accurately according to the appropriate procedures. Monitors CCTV and radios, and responds within established procedures. Acts within established procedures to control access and provides a safe working environment for Company associates. Maintains accurate and timely records and written reports. Maintains professional appearance. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. Qualifications High School Diploma Or G.E.D. - Required Proven experience with a military, state, county or municipal police agency or private security training. - Required Proven experience making timely, sound decisions and using good judgment in day-to-day responsibilities and in emergencies. - Required Proven ability to prepare correspondence, reports and forms using a prescribed format and conforming to proper rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style. Required Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect or interpret data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Required Possesses and displays excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to convey information, verbally and in writing, to internal and external customers in a clear, accurate, focused and concise manner. Required Willingness to work any shift and make interior and exterior patrols by foot. Required Requires visual acuity to be observant to conditions and situations necessary to maintain the security of Company premises. Required Must be able to hear auditory alarms and observe closed-circuit security monitors. Required Required to dress professionally and maintain Company-furnished uniforms. Required Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Required Ability to learn security-related software. Required Work Setting/Position Demands: Works in both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions. Position is required to remain in a continuously stationary position (sitting or standing) for long periods of time while working at a desk, on a computer or with other office and security equipment and while on foot patrol. Requires the ability to verbally communicate and exchange accurate information to customers and associates on a regular basis. Requires the ability to prepare written correspondence, reports and forms using prescribed formats and conforming to rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style on a regular basis. Requires visual acuity to be observant to conditions and situations necessary to maintain the security of Company premises and to read and interpret a variety of correspondence, procedures, reports and forms via paper and electronic documents. Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Physical capability is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Requires ability to climb steps, reach, bend, kneel, crawl and crouch, use hands and arms to grasp, hold, push, use a computer and security equipment as well as defend one's self and others against attack. Must be able to lift a maximum of 25 lbs. Proven ability to hear auditory alarms and observe closed-circuit security monitors. Extended hours required during peak workloads or special projects/events. Associate must be able to operate a motor vehicle for short and/or long distances Associate must be able to travel via car Valid Driver's License with a safe driving record Travel Requirements: None #J-18808-Ljbffr Western & Southern Financial Group