Full-time Flex Security Officers - ALL Shifts

We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients-whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.
We are currently seeking a Security Officer. This position is a full-time opportunity located in Columbus, Ohio.
As a Security Officer at Battelle, you will serve as a uniformed security professional responsible for safeguarding company and customer assets - including employees, visitors, and both tangible and intangible property. Under general supervision, you will demonstrate proficiency across control center, patrol, and fixed post operations while applying sound judgment and experience to make effective decisions across all shifts. This role also carries a mentorship component, providing coaching and foundational training to junior team members.
As a Security Officer, the selected individual will deliver comprehensive protective services across a range of operational environments. Operating an active, technology-based security control center, including answering domestic and international calls, dispatching via two-way radio, monitoring video surveillance systems, managing access control, responding to life-safety and security alarms, and maintaining required logs
Conducting patrol tours on foot or by vehicle to monitor activity on and around the property, making observations, taking appropriate investigative or enforcement actions, and documenting all actions through detailed reports
Providing coaching and basic training to junior Security Officers to support team development and operational consistency
Performing required security functions at fixed post locations, including lobby and visitor center management, security credential desk operations, checkpoint duties, and perimeter inspections
Following all standard operating procedures and directives in support of security objectives
High school diploma and a minimum of 2 years of applicable experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field
Demonstrated complete proficiency as a Security Officer I
Ability to stand and walk for up to 90% of the work shift, consistent with physical fitness standards for this role
Successful completion of required medical and psychological screening
Familiarity with standard Microsoft Office applications
Ability to meet all applicable training and regulatory standards
Firearms qualifications (site/role specific)
S. citizen
Compensation Data
A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
Give back to and improve our communities
If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.