Security Officer

Security Officer

Prysmian is the world's leading manufacturer of wire and cable. Our North American footprint expanded in 2024 with the acquisition of McKinney, Texas-based Encore Wire. With nearly 9,000 dedicated team members in North America and 33,000 globally, every year Prysmian manufactures thousands of miles of underground and underwater cables for power transmission and distribution, medium and low voltage cables for construction and infrastructure as well as a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video, and data transmission for telecommunications.

Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is committed to excellence as we help transform the world around us.

Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. 401K savings plan with company matching contributions, paid holidays and vacation.

Position Overview Assigned to a fixed post or performs preventive patrol in an assigned area on foot or by vehicle. Provides armed protection of corporate property, personnel and visitors against illegal entry, theft, vandalism, safety hazards and fire. Monitors security cameras, access controls, visitor management and related systems.

Schedule: Day Shift

Compensation: $23.50 - $33/hr

Essential Job Functions

• Works in environments and under conditions that require carrying authorized weapons and ammunition, the use of protective gear and devices, and awareness of personal safety and safety of others.
• Monitors personnel movements to and from controlled access areas.
• Responsible for checking in and properly vetting all campus visitors.
• Responds to gate bypasses and performs gate overrides.
• Patrols grounds and parking areas by vehicle and on foot; observes employees, contractors and visitors.
• When assigned patrol duty, may be required to oversee Security Operations Center in the absence of higher authority.
• Identifies vehicles parked in violation of law or company policy and takes corrective action.
• Notifies, assists, and directs external first responders and internal emergency response teams as required.
• Ensures security management is apprised of all significant and unusual events in a timely fashion.
• Documents daily activities; conducts preliminary investigations and prepares reports concerning personal injury, property damage, theft, or describing problems or incidents.
• When assigned patrol duty, may be required to transport employees to and from hospital for nonemergent care.
• Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather and other incidents.
• Assists with traffic flow on campus and at gate entrances.
• Maintains and monitors security cameras, access controls, visitor management and related systems.
• Depending upon work assignment, may be required to weigh/inspect truckloads and enter load information and customer/truck information into computer.
• Maintains proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons.
• Attends training and other required company functions.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Education: Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D certificate. Some college preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years security, military, emergency management, law enforcement and/or other relevant training or experience; or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and training.
• Requires successful completion of employment background check and medical screening.
• Has or is able to obtain Texas DPS PSB Level III Commissioned Security Officer license.
• Proof of completion of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory test or equivalent (proof of completion of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory test shall be on the prescribed form Declaration of Psychological and Emotional Health and shall be signed by a licensed psychologist).
• Must have a valid driver license and a satisfactory driving record that conforms to the company's insurance policy and requirements.
• Ability to read and write the English language.
• Must be able to meet and continue to meet all applicable state licensing requirements for security officers.
• Required to utilize rapid and effective judgment in responding to unusual or emergency situations using appropriate escalation of force level.
• Effective interpersonal skills; specifically, for addressing potential conflicts.
• Effective communication skills to express ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral form.
• Ability to accurately perform routine data entry into a computer, make accurate basic mathematical calculations and accurately post and keep legible records.
• Ability to work overtime and all shifts (day, evening, night, weekends and holidays) as needed.
• Ability to take charge while responding professionally and calmly in emergency situations.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and have an ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.

Physical Demands

• Ability to assume a variety of bodily positions and postures possibly for long periods of time to include sitting, standing, bending, reaching, leaning, pushing, pulling, grasping, turning, twisting, lifting and walking. Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Ability to frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency with duty weapons through training and certification by the department firearms instructor.
• Ability to operate vehicle in a safe and prudent manner. Must be able to react and move rapidly from a sedentary to active condition in response to environmental or duty-related situations or events.
• Must be able to perform required duties for extended periods of time to include time worked in excess of the normal daily day shift or rotating shift work.
• Must have auditory capability to hear alarms, monitors, intruders, etc; must have olfactory capability to smell dangerous gases, fires, etc. Requires good eyesight (corrective lenses may be used) with accurate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Offer Fraud Alert

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• Ask for payment, fees, or financial information at any stage of the recruitment process
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• Extend a job offer without a formal interview process
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Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business