Security Officer

Western & Southern Financial Group; Cincinnati (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Western & Southern Financial Group is seeking a security professional to protect assets and ensure a safe work environment. You will monitor access points, CCTV, alarms, and patrol both inside and around facilities, reporting issues promptly and maintaining clear, detailed records.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and security experience; strong communication, judgment, and the ability to work various shifts are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with military/state/county/municipal police or private security training required.
• Ability to make timely, sound decisions and use good judgment.
• Ability to prepare correspondence, reports and forms using prescribed formats.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal/external customers.
• Willingness to work any shift and perform patrols on foot.
• Requires visual acuity to monitor premises.
• Must hear alarms and observe CCTV/security monitors.
• Dresses professionally and maintains uniforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; security software learning preferred.
• Ability to learn security-related software.

Responsibilities

• Be vigilant at posts in lobbies and on patrol.
• Monitor alarm and access control systems and respond per procedures.
• Patrol interior and perimeter and report issues verbally and in writing.
• Monitor CCTV and radios and respond per procedures.
• Control access and maintain a safe environment for associates.
• Maintain accurate records and written reports.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Decision making

Report writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Auditory awareness

Professional appearance

Security software knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Security experience via police or private security training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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

What you will do:

• Is vigilant and observant while stationed at posts in lobbies and on patrol.
• 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. Reports issues verbally using radio and documents timely and accurately according to the appropriate procedures.
• Monitors CCTV and radios, and responds within established procedures.
• Acts within established procedures to control access and provides a safe working environment for Company associates.
• Maintains accurate and timely records and written reports.
• Maintains professional appearance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma Or G.E.D. - Required
• Proven experience with a military, state, county or municipal police agency or private security training. - Required
• Proven experience making timely, sound decisions and using good judgment in day-to-day responsibilities and in emergencies. - Required
• Proven ability to prepare correspondence, reports and forms using a prescribed format and conforming to proper rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style. - Required
• Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect or interpret data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. - Required
• 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. - Required
• Willingness to work any shift and make interior and exterior patrols by foot. - Required
• Requires visual acuity to be observant to conditions and situations necessary to maintain the security of Company premises. - Required
• Must be able to hear auditory alarms and observe closed-circuit security monitors. - Required
• Required to dress professionally and maintain Company-furnished uniforms. - Required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. - Preferred
• Ability to learn security-related software. - Required

Work Setting/Position Demands:

• Works in both indoor and outdoor 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.
• Requires the ability to verbally communicate and exchange accurate information to customers and associates on a regular basis.
• Requires the ability to prepare written correspondence, reports and forms using prescribed formats and conforming to rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style on a regular basis.
• Requires visual acuity to be observant to conditions and situations necessary to maintain the security of Company premises and to read and interpret a variety of correspondence, procedures, reports and forms via paper and electronic documents.
• Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Physical capability is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Requires ability to climb steps, reach, bend, kneel, crawl and crouch, use hands and arms to grasp, hold, push, use a computer and security equipment as well as defend one's self and others against attack. Must be able to lift a maximum of 25 lbs.
• Proven ability to hear auditory alarms and observe closed-circuit security monitors.
• Extended hours required during peak workloads or special projects/events.
• Associate must be able to operate a motor vehicle for short and/or long distances
• Associate must be able to travel via car
• Valid Driver's License with a safe driving record
• Valid Driver's License with a safe driving record

Travel Requirements:

• None