The Security Associate periodically patrols related areas examining doors, windows, and gates to ensure that they are properly secured. Responsible for the security and order of buildings, grounds or other work sites. Being a Security Associate typically reports to a supervisor or manager. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Being a Security Associate possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.
security associate Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a security associate to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Participate with the design, implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of privacy policies, procedures, and controls;
- Support the execution of Information Security and privacy inherent to client engagements;
- Identify technological opportunities and evaluate the Information Security and privacy impacts on the client’s business;
- Prevents/deters theft and fraud through physical presence and customer engagement;
- Bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head;
- Support the security team by carrying out day-to-day operational tasks utilizing specialized applications, tools and platforms;
- Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, and gangways safely;
- Provide on-call 24X7 support, as needed;
- Stay abreast of the latest information security controls, practices, techniques and capabilities in the marketplace, as well as evolving threats;
- Responds, resolves and documents EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) alarms;
- Perform functional tests of new security tools, provide test results and feedback to internal teams and vendors;
- Directs emergency response personnel to area of incident;
- Alerts Store Detectives to suspicious persons and/or situations and may act as a witness during apprehension situations;
- Fluctuate between remaining stationary and moving, for up to 10-12 hours a day;
- Perform cross-functional activities such as data collection, analysis, development of custom reports and slide decks, as well as process improvement.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent work experience;
- Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Word and report writing;
- Ability to learn and understand fire and security systems, including EAS Systems;
- Knowledge of Symantec Control Compliance Suite is preferred;
- Understanding of third party risk management considerations, incident response, and crisis management processes;
- Can demonstrate knowledge of product locations and possesses the ability to precisely direct customers based upon that knowledge;
- Knowledge of incident response and crisis management processes, and third party risk management considerations;
- Ability to maintain a professional appearance;
- Credentialed in cyber and privacy (e.g., CIPP, DMR CIPM, CIPT, CISSP) preferred;
- Minimum of one year of experience in IT Security – Data Loss Prevention;
- Committed to reliable and consistent attendance;
- Basic understanding of behavioral safety strategies;
- Experience with Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS), ESX/VSphere platform administration, and Windows Server operating systems;
- High school graduate or equivalent;
- Ability to interact with all customers in a friendly and courteous manner.