Armed Security Officer

Save A Lot Grocery; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local grocery store in Youngstown, Ohio, is seeking an Armed Security Officer responsible for ensuring safety and security of the premises. Responsibilities include patrolling the area, greeting visitors, and reporting security issues. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and prefer prior security experience. A flexible schedule is required, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Prior Security Guard experience is preferable.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• License preferred; keep all licensing up to date.
• License preferred; keep all licensing up to date.
• Act 235

Responsibilities

• Provide security to the business and its occupants.
• Greet and engage with team members and visitors professionally.
• Identify potential security exposures and report irregularities.
• Be vigilant and identify potential security exposures, such as fights or disturbances.
• Prevent losses by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy/procedures, and restraining trespassers where applicable.
• Write activity and incident reports as needed, recording observations and surveillance activities.
• Contact local authorities when needed and maintain professional relationships with law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency medical personnel.
• Contribute to Asset Protection efforts to prevent theft and losses and control shrink.
• Assist Asset Protection teams as needed in the execution of shoplifting arrests or crimes against the company.

Skills

Good judgment

Outstanding communication

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Multitasking

Power to Arrest training

Education

High School Diploma and/or equivalent

Act 235

License preferred

Job description

Overview

Title: Armed Security Officer

Classification: Non-Exempt

Full Time and Part time positions available.

Shift: 12:30pm - 8:30pm or 1:30pm - 9:30pm

Position Summary

The Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of our premises, assets, team members, and visitors. Duties include patrolling the premises, investigating suspicious behavior, and enforcing company policies. Deter crime by remaining alert, vigilant and highly visible. Must possess good people skills and provide extraordinary customer service. The Security Officer must evaluate situations effectively, stay calm, and maintain high integrity under all circumstances.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide security to the business as well as its occupants (team members, customers, and vendors). Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property and staying visible at all times.
• Provide extraordinary customer service to team members and visitors; greet and engage with others professionally.
• Be vigilant and identify potential security exposures, such as fights or disturbances.
• Prevent losses by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy/procedures, and restraining trespassers where applicable.
• Write activity and incident reports as needed, recording observations and surveillance activities.
• Contact local authorities when needed and maintain professional relationships with law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency medical personnel.
• Contribute to Asset Protection efforts to prevent theft and losses and control shrink.
• Assist Asset Protection teams as needed in the execution of shoplifting arrests or crimes against the company.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Remain in compliance with local, state, federal, and BSIS regulations for Proprietary Private Security.
• Respond to emergencies and provide necessary assistance to team members and/or visitors.
• Firewatch patrol as necessary.
• Inspect perimeter doors to ensure locks are in place and working properly at the end of the day prior to clocking out.

Knowledge and Skills

• Promote a positive, welcoming, and safe atmosphere within stores and properties.
• Adaptable to changes, multitask, and remain professional under any circumstances.
• Knowledge of the BSIS Power to Arrest training manual preferred.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills to interact with diverse individuals and groups.
• Ability to learn security training provided and guard orders.
• Good judgment and the ability to make fast decisions.
• Attention to detail.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent
• Prior Security Guard experience preferable
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
• License preferred; keep all licensing up to date
• Act 235

Physical Demands

• May involve light lifting of supplies and materials
• Requires prolonged standing
• Travel between locations in the district based on business needs; multi-store location position must be open to travel
• Typical physical activities include climbing, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, walking, and, when necessary, reasonable physical contact to execute an arrest within company guidelines and law

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

• Non-exempt level position; schedule based on business necessity and coordinated through the Security District Manager
• Flexible schedule based on business needs
• Open to work nights, weekends, and holidays

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees may perform other duties as directed and as needed to fulfill company goals and objectives.