Armed Security Officer- 2nd Shift

About the role

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly.

Responsibilities

• Utilize strong, written communication skills by creating clear and accurate incident and field activity reports in a timely manner.
• Conduct and document events/investigations with close attention to detail; gather and summarize statements and facts for records.
• Perform routine and scheduled patrols of the S&C Campus to: regulate traffic and parking, ensure team member safety, respond to emergencies/incidents.
• Act as first responders to critical and emergent situations including: medical emergencies, fires, hazardous material releases/spills, unauthorized personnel on campus, confined space rescues, severe weather, and building evacuations.
• Certify and maintain required certification in the use of self-contained breathing apparatus and/or respirators.
• Monitor fire, building supervisory, high-voltage supply, intrusion alarm, and closed-circuit video systems while assigned to the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC).
• Monitor entry/exit and access to S&C Campus, with attention to detail for guiding team members, vehicles, visitors, and contractors. Maintain accurate logs and records of all commercial-related entrants.
• Issue temporary identification badges and parking permits to authorized individuals.
• Coordinate logistics of commercial deliveries and shipments from the GSOC.
• Operate communication systems by serving as radio dispatchers and telephone switchboard operators during off-hours.
• Directly identify and address safety, trespassing, and workplace violence concerns, which may include detaining threatening individuals for police resolution.
• Safely remove unauthorized individuals from the campus using various de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain licensing and certifications for essential training and equipment necessary to perform job duties (PERC, FOID, DL).
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
• Drive a car or other vehicle.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or acceptable General Educational Development (GED), some college preferred.
• Illinois Driver’s License and Illinois Firearms Owner’s Identification Card.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; proficiency with personal computers.
• State of Illinois Security Officer 40-Hour Training Program for armed security.
• Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) and ability to successfully obtain the Firearm Authorization Card (FAC) issued from the State of Illinois, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• 4 years of security or related background. Industrial security, law enforcement, or military experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer and technological skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• De-escalation and high stress management skills.
• Understanding laws and regulations pertaining to armed security work.
• Understanding signals of distress or impairment in others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Security, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or related field.
• Any advanced National Incident Management System (NIMS) training.
• Handcuffing certification.
• De-escalation training i.e., Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Crisis Intervention (CIT) Training certifications.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand and perform tasks for 2-4 hours at a time approximately 5 days per work week.
• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position and perform desk-based tasks for 2-4 hours at a time approximately 5 days per work week.
• Frequently required to walk moderate distances up to 1-2 miles on campus while patrolling multiple times each day.
• Occasionally required to solo lift and/or carry items ranging in weight from 5 to 40 lb, and team lift and carry items or other team members to safety, exercising sound judgment to employ manual handling or machine lifts where required.
• Occasionally required to position self to perform tasks involving but not limited to reaching, twisting, rotating, and pushing/pulling.
• Occasionally required to use hand-eye coordination to control both hands and arms for a full range of motion to operate equipment/machinery/power tools/office productivity equipment.
• Frequently ascending or descending ladders/stairs/scaffolding/ramps/poles.
• Frequently required to observe details at close range, including depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to differentiate between colors.
• Continuously required to talk and hear in person and by phone/conference calls.
• Frequently required to travel (up to 10%) and work extended hours when necessary.

Pay

The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $49,040 - $61,300. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Schedule

4:00 pm – 12:30 am

Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support).
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time, and Military Leave.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).