Protection Service Officer

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Valley (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Valley, Nebraska, is seeking an individual contributor to manage site security, safety, medical emergencies and remote site monitoring.

This role requires integrity, discretion and the ability to work with staff, contractors and visitors across multiple North American sites. The position covers complex rotating shifts, provides advanced EMS response, enforces access control, and coordinates with law enforcement and emergency services while maintaining compliance with

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 2+ years of related experience as determined by Valmont.
• Knowledge of security methods, access control, confidential info, threat detection and investigations.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR methods.
• Annual training review of hazardous waste management program.
• Ability to learn and recognize safe and unsafe operating conditions.

Responsibilities

• Rotate 48 hours one week and 36 hours the following to ensure 24/7 coverage.
• Provide advanced EMS/CPR first aid and AED services as first responder.
• Serve as primary contact for employees, contractors and visitors on safety and security.
• Demonstrate integrity and discretion in investigations and sensitive information.
• Monitor CCTV, access control and fire/life safety systems across sites.
• Perform threat assessment, escalate and coordinate with law enforcement/EMS/fire.
• Ensure compliance with Nebraska regulations and company policies.
• Maintain training, drills, and regulatory updates.
• Document incidents and reporting; support regional oversight.

Skills

Emergency medical response

Incident reporting

Security best practices

Access control

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Fire/life safety systems

Alarm monitoring

Job description

28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016

We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Why Valmont

We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward?

A Brief Summary Of This Position

This individual contributor position is responsible for site security and safety, medical emergencies, and monitoring remote sites. These functions are to be performed with a continual sense of company policy and liability. The incumbent must be able to maintain confidentiality. It is especially important that the incumbent demonstrate the ability to work effectively with the various staff and third-party individuals which they will interact with during their duties.

Essential Functions

• Must work a complex rotating shift, 48 hours one week and 36 hours the following; ensuring 24/7 operational coverage of two Officers per shift.
• Provides advanced emergency medical response, including CPR, First Aid, and AED services, acting as a first responder in potentially life-threatening situations until external medical personnel arrive.
• Serves as a primary point of contact and trusted resource for employees, contractors, visitors, and external partners, delivering accurate guidance on safety, security, and emergency procedures.
• Demonstrates uncompromising integrity and professionalism, exercising discretion when handling sensitive information, investigations, and security-related incidents.
• Applies critical thinking and independent judgment in high-pressure situations, including emergencies, security threats, and medical incidents, ensuring alignment with company policies, legal requirements, and best practices.
• Monitors, analyzes, and responds to activity across integrated security systems, including CCTV, access control, fire/life safety systems, and remote monitoring platforms across multiple sites in North America.
• Performs real-time threat assessment and incident prioritization, initiating appropriate response protocols, escalating as needed, and coordinating with internal stakeholders and external agencies (law enforcement, EMS, fire).
• Evaluates and responds to medical service calls in accordance with Nebraska State regulations and Departmental protocols, requiring ongoing certification, training, and compliance with evolving standards.
• Maintains operational readiness through continuous training, preparation, and drills; including emergency response, de‑scalation techniques, situational awareness, and regulatory updates.
• Performs and/or supports incident documentation and reporting.
• Exercises authority in enforcing company policies and access control procedures, ensuring protection of personnel, assets, and information.
• Provides remote oversight of multiple locations, increasing the scope beyond a single-site security function to a regional operational role.
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

Other Important Details About The Role

• The Security duties require self-motivation and relentless dedication to confidentiality.
• Demonstrate an ability to act on situations with respect to Valmont’s policies and goals.
• Observes, questions, reports and acts on possible improprieties that may occur.
• Acts swiftly and confidently in emergency settings to gain control and minimize, if not prevent injury, or loss of life. Monitors property and equipment and reports abnormalities or concerns according to defined protocols.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment in dealing with questions, problems, and situations requiring direction to solutions and services. On many occasions the incumbent will temporarily be the company representative with customers and visitors. The incumbent will be expected to direct problems and inquiries to the proper Valmont contacts for resolution.
• EMT certification required within 1 year after hire date.

Required Qualifications Of Every Candidate

• High School diploma and 2+ years of related work/educational experience as determined by Valmont Industries, Inc.
• Knowledge in the following areas: basic law, physical security methods, site access control, confidential information control, theft control and investigation, incident investigation, high security lock repair-installation, alarm monitoring and systems, safety procedures and policies, and fire protection methods and systems.
• Must have and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• Knowledge of emergency first aid and rescue, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation methods.
• Professional conduct is necessary.
• Annual training review of the facilities hazardous waste management program.
• Must have the ability to learn and recognize safe and un-safe operating conditions. This may include, but is not limited to, boiler systems, key production equipment, gas storage, and hazardous waste storage.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• Certifications CPP or PSO
• Prior experience in a security role
• Valid EMT or EMR state or national license

Working Environment And Physical Efforts

Incumbent will be working at the Valley, Nebraska facilities. The Valley campus is approximately 400 acres and 50 buildings, and the incumbent will spend a large portion of his/her time outside and in the manufacturing areas. This position will be exposed to all hazards located at manufacturing sites including noise, fumes, excessive heat and cold, dust, welding arc, all chemicals associated with the manufacturing areas, fire, smoke, unstable debris, confined spaces, and working in high areas. Employees must be able to wear any PPE required to protect against noted hazards and be able to complete related safety training. Must possess valid vehicle operator’s license and be able to operate motor vehicles for much of their shift. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk, hear, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may infrequently be required to lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds; may have a rare occasion of moving a human for purposes of medical attention. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. No travel requirements for this position.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one‑on‑one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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