Security Officer (Full Time and Part Time)

About the role

Join our team of dedicated Security Officers at our WLS TV station in Chicago, IL. Keep our employees, guests, and assets safe and secure. Apply now!

Responsibilities

• Greet, screen, and direct all visitors following established procedures.
• Enforce company security and parking policies consistently and fairly.
• Maintain surveillance of company property, identify and report safety and security hazards, and secure property as directed.
• Patrol hallways and building perimeters to spot safety issues or irregularities.
• Perform access control duties at high-traffic exterior posts and conduct vehicle inspections in accordance with established protocols.
• Respond to medical, fire, security, and other safety-related emergencies and incidents as trained; work directly with local first responders.
• Accurately complete logbooks, incident reports, and work orders as required.
• Assist with the distribution and tracking of departmental keys.
• Utilize technology to report and document incidents and manage information flow.
• Provide general information to visitors and employees in a friendly, professional manner.
• May monitor fire alarm control panels and interpret alarm indicators for emergency type and location; respond rapidly to emergencies.
• May assist with scheduling maintenance for fleet vehicles and dispatch maintenance personnel as needed.
• May monitor radio channels for facilities and safety communications.
• May provide security presence at special events (on or off-site) and perform walk-through evaluations at off-site events.
• May be asked to establish barricades, operate gates, and direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
• Complete special assignments as required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of corporate security, law enforcement, military, or related customer service experience.
• Excellent communication skills, including fluent written and spoken English, and strong command of basic English grammar.
• Ability to make quick decisions using training and common sense.
• Team orientation and willingness to collaborate; ability to perform tasks independently within established guidelines.
• Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job and be outside in all weather.
• Flexible workdays/hours (shift work role) and ability to work some overtime.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s license.
• Must currently possess and maintain a valid Security Guard license issued by your state (or be able to obtain before hire).
• Ability to perform basic work tasks on computers, including using MS Outlook email and Word.
• Maintain a professional presence in image and interactions at all times.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Security Guard license issued by your state.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working under pressure.
• Ability to take command and diplomatically control difficult situations.
• Superior writing ability.
• Strong leadership, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Minimum of 1 year work experience in Facilities Management or similar field handling service requests.
• Ability to operate company transportation, including fleet and golf cart vehicles.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or higher preferred.

Perks

• Ongoing learning on subjects such as CPR, Imminent Threat Assessment, and First Aid training.
• The full array of benefits offered by The Walt Disney Company, including paid time off, 401K participation, retirement savings plan, discounts, medical/dental/vision insurance, and educational reimbursement.

Pay and Benefits

The pay rate for this role in Illinois is $19.57 to $26.20 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.