Armed Security Officer- 3rd Shift

About the role

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact, helping 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. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid by supporting products that 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 the company directly.

Responsibilities

• Create clear and accurate incident and field activity reports in a timely manner using strong written communication skills.
• Conduct and document events and 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, and 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.
• Completion of the State of Illinois Security Officer 40-Hour Training Program for armed security.
• A 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.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer and technological skills.
• Conflict resolution skills; de-escalation and high stress management skills.
• Understanding of laws and regulations pertaining to armed security work.
• Understanding of signals of distress or impairment in others.
• Preferred: Associates Degree in Security, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or related field.
• Preferred: Any advanced National Incident Management System (NIMS) training.
• Preferred: Handcuffing certification.
• Preferred: De-escalation training such as Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Crisis Intervention (CIT) Training certifications.

Major 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 work 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; team lift and carry items or other team members to safety, exercising sound judgment to employ manual handling or machine lifts where required and risk assessments, if appropriate.
• Occasionally required to position self to perform tasks involving 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.