Corporate Security Officer (3pm-11pm)
Nationwide · Des Moines, IA · 3 wk ago
Information Technology$49k–$91k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking two Corporate Security Officers to support a professional corporate environment and help maintain a safe and secure workplace. This is a second-shift position, working from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with two consecutive days off during the week. The role is full-time at 40 hours per week and eligible for overtime. Candidates must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed and must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Greets all persons entering or calling the office buildings and provides requested information.
- Enforces company security and life safety policies.
- Responds to emergency situations (e.g., workplace violence, violent offenders, associates stranded in elevators, accidents, fires, medical emergencies, crimes in progress, alarm notifications).
- Assists with emergency procedures and may direct public safety officials.
- Patrols the buildings to provide physical security and safety protection for the facility and associates.
- Responds immediately to radio calls to investigate alarms and emergency situations; may patrol the campus on bike, foot, or in a car.
- Writes initial loss/stolen or incident reports for claims of loss or situations within the facilities.
- Conducts follow-up investigations, including reviewing documents, video, talking with suspects and victims, and testifying in court.
- Maintains the facilities access control of associates by card key system; secures facilities at the end of the workday.
- Operates the access control system to allow or deny access, create access cards, generate system reports, and maintain the database.
- Provides associate escorts to and from facilities.
- Assists with regularly scheduled building facility inspections of fire extinguishers, standpipe systems, public address systems, elevators, and fire alarm systems.
- With proper approval, may carry a firearm when on duty and qualify annually; may intervene in situations with imminent risk of harm.
- May assist with on-the-job training of new security associates and provide security awareness training to the associate population.
- Performs courier service to financial institutions for the Nationwide Companies.
- Monitors electronic protection systems, including alarms, closed-circuit television, access control, fire, elevator, and intercom systems.
- Dispatches security, public safety, or other personnel to alarm conditions across the country from the alarm monitoring center.
- Maintains, troubleshoots, and modifies hardware and software systems; provides database and activity reports based on alarm activity.
- Directs vendors during installation processes and communicates frequently with end users for training and problem resolution.
Requirements
- High school degree required; bachelor’s or technical school degree preferred.
- One or more years of related security experience.
- Proven knowledge of corporate safety and security practices, procedures, equipment, firearm, and console operation.
- Ability to learn the use of firearms (qualify annually) and safety equipment.
- Personal computer skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to use good judgment, deescalate situations, and provide calm and rational direction.
- Must be in good physical condition with the ability to walk, run, stoop, kneel, carry, and lift as required.
- Must be available to work after standard office hours, weekends, and holidays as needed for emergencies and special events.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Must pass a credit/background check and annual criminal check due to fiduciary accountability.
- This role is identified as safety-sensitive and may be subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid time off: minimum of 18 days per full calendar year (pro-rated), nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, and 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off.
- 401(k) with company match and company-paid pension plan.
- Business casual attire.
Pay
Starting salary for this role is $50,000 plus a 10% shift differential. The national salary range for this position is $49,100–$91,300, with an expected starting range of $49,100–$73,700.
Schedule
- Second shift: 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Full-time: 40 hours per week, eligible for overtime.
- Two consecutive days off during the week.