Police Security Officer - Part-Time

Westfield Insurance; Westfield Center (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Westfield Insurance is seeking a Police Security Officer to provide armed, uniformed security for company properties in Ohio. The role involves operating access control, visitor management, and camera systems while coordinating with law enforcement as needed.

The position is 16 hours per week with second and third shift coverage, including holidays and weekends. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and an Ohio Peace Officer Certification; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and/or commensurate experience.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that conforms to company standards.
• Ohio Peace Officer Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides armed, uniformed law enforcement and security services to ensure safety at the company’s properties.
• Maintains compliance with law enforcement and security regulations and interfaces with outside law enforcement agencies.
• Implements security strategies gathering intelligence and implementing preventative measures.
• Assists in conducting regular and highly visible security checks and patrols.
• Implements emergency plans and responds to emergencies, contacting authorities as needed.
• Assists with escorts, jump-starts, lockouts and hospitality-related assistance.
• Operates safety and security systems including access control, visitor management, fire systems, and cameras.
• Maintains duty logs, incident reports, and records in secure systems.
• Monitors access and fire alarm systems, distinguishing emergencies from non-emergencies.
• Inspects portable extinguishers, AEDs, exit lights, emergency lights, eyewash stations, safety showers and first aid kits.

Skills

Alarm Monitoring

Crime Prevention

First Aid

Self Defense

Patrolling

Security Systems

Emergency Communication Systems

Incident Reporting

Investigative Techniques

Security Technology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Police Security Officer, working under moderate supervision, is responsible to provide armed, uniformed law enforcement and security services to ensure the safety and security of employees, contractors, consultants, and guests at the company’s properties. The role ensures compliance with law enforcement and security regulations and interfaces with outside law enforcement agencies and plans and implements comprehensive security strategies gathering security intelligence and implementing preventative measures. The role also performs law enforcement and administrative tasks, including operating safety and security systems such as access control, visitor management, fire systems, and security camera monitoring.

Schedule: 16 hours per week. Please note that this position requires the ability to work second and third shifts. Additionally, holidays and weekend availability will be required.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides armed, uniformed law enforcement and security services to ensure the safety and security of employees, contractors, consultants, and guests at the company’s properties.
• Maintains compliance with law enforcement and security regulations and interfaces with outside law enforcement agencies.
• Implements comprehensive security strategies gathering security intelligence and implementing preventative measures.
• Assists in conducting regular and highly visible security checks and patrols of company grounds and facilities, adhering to standard operating procedures.
• Implements emergency plans for the protection of people and property and responds to emergency calls and contacts the appropriate authorities for assistance.
• Assists with various requests, including employee escorts, jump-starts, vehicle lockouts, and hospitality-related assistance.
• Performs law enforcement and administrative tasks, including operating safety and security systems such as access control, visitor management, fire systems, and security camera monitoring.
• Maintains accurate duty logs, incident reports, and records of injuries and accidents in secure computer-based records management systems.
• Monitors employee access and fire alarm systems for company facilities, distinguishing between emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Conducts regular inspections of portable fire extinguishers and AEDs according to company standards and inspects exit lights, emergency lights, eyewash stations, safety showers, and first aid kits, reporting any issues or malfunctions.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and/or commensurate experience.
• Valid driver's license and a driving record that conforms to company standards.

Licenses and Certifications

• Ohio Peace Officer Certification (Required)

Behavioral Competencies

• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Nimble Learning

Technical Skills

• Alarm Monitoring
• Crime Prevention
• First Aid
• Self Defense
• Patrolling
• Security Systems
• Emergency Communication Systems
• Incident Reporting
• Investigative Techniques
• Security Technology

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.