Security Officer II

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Security Officer. This position is a full-time opportunity located in Columbus, Ohio. As a Security Officer at Battelle, you will serve as a uniformed security professional responsible for safeguarding company and customer assets — including employees, visitors, and both tangible and intangible property. Under general supervision, you will demonstrate proficiency across control center, patrol, and fixed post operations while applying sound judgment and experience to make effective decisions across all shifts. This role also carries a mentorship component, providing coaching and foundational training to junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Operating an active, technology-based security control center, including answering domestic and international calls, dispatching via two-way radio, monitoring video surveillance systems, managing access control, responding to life-safety and security alarms, and maintaining required logs
• Conducting patrol tours on foot or by vehicle to monitor activity on and around the property, making observations, taking appropriate investigative or enforcement actions, and documenting all actions through detailed reports
• Providing coaching and basic training to junior Security Officers to support team development and operational consistency
• Performing required security functions at fixed post locations, including lobby and visitor center management, security credential desk operations, checkpoint duties, and perimeter inspections
• Following all standard operating procedures and directives in support of security objectives

Requirements

• High school diploma and a minimum of 2 years of applicable experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field
• Demonstrated complete proficiency as a Security Officer I
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 90% of the work shift, consistent with physical fitness standards for this role
• Successful completion of required medical and psychological screening
• Familiarity with standard Microsoft Office applications
• Strong interpersonal skills, including courtesy, tact, and effectiveness when dealing with others
• Ability to employ active thinking, exercise reasonable judgment, and maintain composure in stressful situations
• Ability to meet all applicable training and regulatory standards
• Valid Ohio driver's license
• Firearms qualifications (site/role specific)
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Pay

The salary range for this role is $39,000 – $53,600 per year. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

Benefits

• Compressed work schedule: Every other Friday off
• Hybrid work arrangement: 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days
• Paid time off to support work-life balance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits
• Optional supplemental benefits including coverage for partners, gender-affirming care, and family formation support
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 5% employer contribution and matching contributions
• Tuition assistance for higher education

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a compressed work schedule, allowing for every other Friday off. Hybrid work arrangements are available, with in-office requirements typically on Monday and Tuesday.