Security Officer

At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together. Location Requirement: Des Moines, Iowa Shift Availability 3rd Shift: Thursday - Sunday 9:00 PM - 7:30 AM. With guidance, monitors security cameras and operates electronic protection systems to identify threats and safety concerns. With the support of experienced Security Specialists, manages facility access of all EMC properties for team members, contractors, and visitors. With guidance, assists with foot patrols of building, parking lots, parking ramps, and outside areas of the corporate campus checking for security, safety, or maintenance issues. Shadows experienced Security Specialist to learn and understand company policies. Serves as a member of EMC’s Emergency Response Team for emergencies. Essential Functions With guidance, monitors security cameras and operates electronic protection systems to identify threats and safety concerns. With the support of experienced Security Specialists, manages facility access of all EMC properties for team members, contractors, and visitors. Ensures only authorized individuals enter Corporate Campus and Regional office premises. Maintains shift logs and documents interactions, ensuring all sensitive information and security related matters are handled with the utmost confidentiality. With guidance, assists with foot patrols of building, parking lots, parking ramps, and outside areas of the corporate campus checking for security, safety, or maintenance issues. Assists with building lock/unlock procedures, distributes supplies, checks fire extinguishers and AED’s, escorts team members when needed. Works closely with other security team members and departments to ensure a cohesive approach to security and safety. Gains experience to assess risks and identify potential security and safety hazards to prevent incidents and ensure a secure environment. Fosters a collaborative environment by sharing knowledge and best practices and supporting team efforts to maintain a safe and secure environment. Completes mandatory Security and Safety Learning Central, training, and de‑escalation training modules by completion due date. Shadows experienced Security Specialist to learn and understand company policies and department procedures and gain experience in Corporate Security and Safety. Consults experienced Security Specialist to ask questions, gain understanding in security and safety best practices, and gain basic skills to perform routine tasks. Works closely with experienced Security Specialist to learn and understand fire/life safety procedures. Serves as a member of EMC’s Emergency Response Team for emergencies. Assists public emergency responding entities. Investigates security incidents, documents findings, and preserves evidence. Provides suggestions to prevent future issues. Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalency. Experience in corporate security or similar environment preferred. Attainment of CPR/AED certification within first 12 months. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Basic computer skills. Ability to perform CPR/AED as first responder. Ability to obtain security and safety related certifications while at EMC. Strong organizational and prioritization skills. Good customer service skills. Ability to communicate via radio and phone. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of personal information, corporate information, and security protocols. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Ability to respond quickly to sounds. Ability to identify and respond to potentially dangerous situations. Ability to wear personal protective gear most of the day. Ability to work in warm and cold environments and on concrete floors. Ability to occasionally work weekends, nights, and holidays up to 10‑hour shifts on rotation. The hiring salary range for this position will fall within the following range: $18 - $23.45 For information relating to the benefits EMC Team Members receive as part of a comprehensive rewards package, please visit Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All of our locations are tobacco free including in company vehicles. #J-18808-Ljbffr