Senior Security Operations Specialist

Senior Specialist, Security OperationsJoin a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500 company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns. Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging. People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.Key Responsibilities:Member of the Global Security team on the afternoon shift; working Wednesday through Saturday.Receives and responds to routine, urgent and emergent calls for service from the Security Control Center, remains highly visible in the assigned work area, responds within established quality standards, completes patrols and assignments in a timely manner and coordinates a rapid response from Global Security team members.Stands posts, screens access, provides escorts and conducts security foot and/or vehicle preventative patrols.Responds to and maintains current and accurate knowledge of emergency procedures; fire and security alarms, severe weather and earthquake. Reacts to medical emergencies, provides emergency first aid and assists EMS.Communicates with the GSOC and other members of the Global Security team using hand held radios.Assists in development and implementation of security initiatives, processes and programs.Attends training; maintains job-specific certifications, actively participates in field or classroom training exercises and meets or exceeds minimum training standards.Accountable for submitting accurate documentation; uses correct forms, writes legibly, uses proper spelling and grammar and submits timely, accurate, understandable, and error-free information.Authorized to carry a handgun to safeguard persons on Edward Jones premises.Required Education/Experience:Armed Experience: 5-years (60 cumulative months) of daily on-duty armed carry while performing duties as police, military police, or armed securityHigh School diploma or GED requiredCollege degree in related field preferredAbility to obtain a valid Security Officer License and must be authorized to carry a pistol through a valid armed security officer license and possess a valid Concealed Carry Permit, or Law Enforcement Safety Act certificationValid driver's licenseSuccessfully complete and pass the firearms qualification course and all related trainingFunctional/Technical Qualifications:Understanding of security patrol operations and the Security field is requiredEffective written and verbal communicationsMust have knowledge acquired through previous experience, certification or specialized training in patrol operationsPhysical Requirements:Physical ability to observe and reportMust be able to work indoors and outdoorsMust be able to spend large part of day in a dynamic role standing, walking, lifting, and climbing stairsMust be able to respond quickly and effectively in the event of an emergencyMust be able to successfully participate in all firm required training and successfully demonstrate the application of non-lethal and lethal tactics, protocols, and proceduresPlease note:This role requires the associate to work 100% onsite at the St. Louis Headquarters location, primarily South campus.At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received. Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward JonesEdward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.