Lead Security Officer

EdFed; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EdFed is seeking a Branch Security Officer to protect multiple locations across the United States. You will lead shift scheduling, monitor alarms, manage access, and coordinate replacement officers while ensuring compliance with security procedures.

The role requires armed security experience, valid Florida licenses (D and G), and a commitment to integrity, judgment and professional conduct. You will respond to incidents and assist management with after-hours operations and visitor control.

Qualifications

• 2 years armed security experience required.
• Florida Security Officer License 'D' required or preferred.
• Florida Statewide Firearms License 'G' required or preferred.
• Proven ability to follow complex instructions and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Create and administer shift schedules for the security team.
• Coordinate replacement officers for callouts and openings.
• Train new hires on safety, security and robbery procedures.
• Monitor alarms, cameras and patrol the branch daily.
• Open, close and secure branches during opening/closing hours.
• Respond to alarms and incidents while maintaining composure.
• Escort visitors and manage access to sensitive areas.

Skills

Written and Verbal Communication

Following Complex Instructions

Interpersonal Skills

Security Operations Knowledge

Fire Inspection Procedures

Lifting

Judgment

Objectivity

Emotional Control

Integrity

Safety Management

Professionalism

Reporting Skills

Licenses and Certifications

Job description

The Branch Security Officer ensures the safety and security of all EdFed Locations, assets, staff, members and visitors. The Lead Branch Security Officer responsibilities will include but are not limited to creating security officer schedules, performing routine security duties either on tour or at a fixed post, monitoring suspicious behavior, enforcing company policy and system testing.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Take lead role to ensure the team’s time is used wisely by creating and administering shift schedules for security team.
• Coordinate replacement officers for callouts.
• Train all new hires on safety, security and robbery procedures.
• Check all fire suppression equipment for routine maintenance.
• Document and monitor all visitor and vendors entering and exiting the building.
• Perform routine test on all panic and burglar alarms.
• Maintain physical security presence for the entire branch location.
• Respond to security alarms and branch damage checks following active storms.
• Report all areas where damage and physical debris will potentially cause accidents.
• Verify successful operations of dye pack transmitters, panic buttons and bait traps.
• Report all light fixtures that are not illuminated.
• Respond and assist management team with irate members and visitors.
• Fill in as front desk concierge when branch needs assistance.
• Lead staff with after robbery procedures.
• Open and close branches daily.
• Stand on overlap post to provide security for employee arrivals and departures during opening and closing hours. Tours the parking facilities 2-3 times a day, ensuring that customer parking is used only by customers during office hours.
• Report all accidents to security manager.
• Maintain robbery bag supplies.
• Perform additional duties assigned by Management Team.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Written and Verbal Communication.
• Following Complex Instructions.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Knowledge of Security Operations and Procedure.
  Manage multiple Tasks.
• Knowledge of Basic Security and Fire Inspection Procedures.
• Lifting.
• Judgment.
• Objectivity.
• Emotional Control.
• Integrity.
• Safety Management.
• Professionalism.
• Reporting Skills.
• Licenses and Certifications

Required Licenses and Certifications:

Florida Security Officer License "D"
Florida Statewide Firearms License "G"

Job Type: Full-time

• Required Minimum 2 years of Armed Security Experience

Schedule:

• 10-12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location:

Multiple Locations

Qualifications

Experience

Required

2 years:

2 years:

Armed Security Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

G License

D License

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