Security Officer I

About the role

At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Responsibilities

• Effectively and efficiently manages security operations posts; including employee, visitor, and receiving entrances.
• Maintain safe and orderly ingress and egress of buildings, ensuring that only authorized employees and approved guests are granted access to the facilities.
• Conduct thorough random patrols of both the interior and exterior of assigned facilities, being vigilant for activities that have an impact on the safety and security of the facility.
• Monitors and responds to all activations of the electronic security system, fire detection equipment, and emergency distress calls at assigned facilities.
• Conduct routine daily, weekly, monthly, and/or annual safety and security equipment inspections and certifications and report such inspections accordingly.
• Vigilantly monitors CCTV security camera systems to maintain awareness of internal and external property boundaries and respond to issues as they arise, keeping our facilities safe and problem‑free.
• Leads the response to security, medical, weather‑related, and other critical incidents.
• Meets and maintains a level of competency in emergency medical response protocols.
• Prepares, proofreads, and submits detailed activity, incident, and situation reports and maintains clear, concise shift and duty logs.
• Participates in scheduled Security meetings, training, and continuing education opportunities.
• Assists with the transfer of mail, money, or other sensitive items from facility to facility.
• Performs other job‑related duties and special projects as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Military, law enforcement, or security‑related work experience preferred.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check annually.
• Must be able to be trained and certified in CPR and AED use.
• A valid driver’s license with no restrictions is required.
• Visual requirements include the ability to see detail at near and far range with or without correction.
• Must be physically able to perform heavy work: lifting no more than 100 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing no more than 50 pounds.
• Must be physically capable of patrolling internal and external areas in various climates.
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: climbing, stooping, kneeling, bending, standing, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, running, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Should also be able to perform medium through sedentary work.
• Equipment used includes PC with Microsoft Office programs, calculator, telephone, copier, fax, printer, electronic security equipment, CCTV, visitor badge equipment, and handheld radio.
• Has frequent contact with executive staff members, corporate visitors, employees, store personnel, and law enforcement.
• Has access to confidential information including knowledge of employee confessions, and investigation proceedings on company personnel.
• Working conditions: fast‑paced general office setting with frequent pressure to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company.
• Strong leadership skills; ability to assist other members of the department.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and interact with other people in a friendly, professional manner.
• Ability to proactively identify problems and creatively develop and execute solutions.
• Ability to interact with basic computer systems, including word processing, spreadsheet and email applications, as well as job‑specific programs.
• Possess knowledge and experience as an armed security officer, law enforcement officer, or extensive military firearms experience (preferred).
• Ability to successfully complete