Security Officer
Western & Southern Life

Overview

Summary of Responsibilities:

Works as a part of a team to provide a safe working environment for Company associates. Protects Company assets from loss due to fire, severe weather, theft and vandalism. Controls access to Company property by ensuring appropriate identification and credentials of associates and visitors Performs various security duties. Works with minimal supervision and is responsible for making an established range of decisions, escalating to Shift Sergeant when necessary and updating Shift Sergeant on a regular basis.
Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

• Is vigilant and observant while stationed at posts in lobbies and service street.
  
• Monitors alarm and access control systems, and responds within established procedures to all signals.
  
• Makes required patrols inside and on the perimeter of Western & Southern Financial Group property.
  
• Monitors CCTV and radios, and responds within established procedures.
  
• Acts within established procedures to control access and provide a safe working environment for Company associates.
  
• Maintains records, and makes written reports.
  
• Maintains professional apperance.
  

• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
  

• Proven experience with a military, state, county or municipal police agency or private police training.
  
• Proven ability to prepare correspondence, reports and forms using a prescribed format and conforming to proper rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style.
  
• Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect or interpret data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  
• Proven experience making sound decisions and using good judgment in day-to-day responsibilities and in emergencies.
  
• Possesses and displays excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to convey information, verbally and in writing, to internal and external customers in a clear, accurate, focused and concise manner.
  
• Willingness to work any shift and make interior and exterior patrols by foot.
  
• Requires visual acuity to be observant to conditions and situations necessary to maintain the security of Company premises and to read a variety of correspondence, reports and forms.
  
• Physical capability is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Requires ability to climb steps, reach, bend, kneel and crouch as well as defend one's self against attack. Must be able to lift a maximum of 25 pounds.
  
• Must be able to hear auditory alarms and observe closed-circuit security monitors.
  
• Required to dress professionally and maintain Company-furnished uniforms.
  

• This position works in both inside and outside environmental conditions. Position is required to remain in a continuously stationary position (sitting or standing) for long periods of time while working at a desk, on a computer or with other office and security equipment and while on foot patrol.
  

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
  

• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
  
• Ability to learn security-related software.
  

• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory and safe driving record required.
  

• Extended hours required during peak workloads or special events.
  
• Work outside during all shifts and all weather conditions.