Security Officer at Sight & Sound Theatres

University of Delaware; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United States is looking for an Armed Security Officer to ensure safety and security on campus. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of Armed Security, Police, or Military experience and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include promoting a positive culture, providing top-notch customer service, and actively monitoring for security threats. The role requires physical fitness and the ability to work various shifts, supporting a comfortable and secure environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Armed Security, Police, or Military training.
• Ability to respond calmly and rationally in stressful environments.
• Valid Concealed Carry Permit and driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Promote and exemplify a culture that upholds mission and values.
• Provide high-level customer service and monitor threats.
• Engage positively with coworkers and guests.
• Ensure safety by monitoring threats.
• Complete annual training as required by Security Manager/Trainer.
• Coordinate with local public safety entities as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Self-motivated

Physical fitness

Work with limited supervision

Flexible shifts

Travel for training

Education

PA Act 235 Certification

Concealed Carry Permit

Driver's license

Job description

Sight & Sound is an organization comprised of people with diverse talents coming together as one in Christ to tell His story through who we are and what we do. We foster a culture of love for God and love for others, trust and teamwork, and a collaborative environment in which we get to do our best work every day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively promote and exemplify a culture that upholds our mission, values, and safety statements.
• Consistently provide the highest level of customer service and proactively partner across guest service departments and teams to create an exceptional guest experience.
• Commit to consistently demonstrate and support the culture of Sight & Sound in interactions with both guests and team members.
• Protect fellow workers by providing armed security while monitoring and taking appropriate actions to threats affecting life or serious bodily injury.
• Steward our facility and property by maintaining an alert onsite presence, with visible interior and exterior rounds.
• Understand basic security principles and how to implement them while delivering top quality customer service to our guests and employees.
• Attend and complete all annual training set by Security Manager/Trainer (range qualifications and classroom).
• Stay current with Sight & Sound security procedures and SOPs and establish strong working relationships with local public safety entities (fire, police, outside security contractors).
• Intentionally engage in positive relationships with Sight & Sound coworkers and guests.

Prerequisites

• Currently hold or eligible to obtain PA Act 235 Certification
• Valid Concealed Carry Permit
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Ability to respond calmly, rationally, and with discernment in a stressful environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Outgoing, personable, likable, approachable, and even-tempered
• Maintain a fitness level that allows for a swift and appropriate response to emergencies
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
• Available to work all shifts and travel occasionally for training

Other Skills and / or Requirements

• Must be able to meet the following physical requirements upon hire and annually thereafter including: pass a physical exam by a medical doctor; have uncorrected vision of at least 20/70 in one eye and 20/200 in the other; have corrected vision of at least 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other; pass a hearing examination (permitted to use hearing aid); pass a psychological examination administered by a licensed psychologist; and have no conviction of a disqualifying criminal offense.
• Must pass a drug & alcohol screening, both pre-employment and annually thereafter
• Must be able to pass a physical fitness assessment, both pre-employment and annually thereafter
• Must pass a psychological wellbeing checkup annually
• Must pass a background check, both pre-employment and annually thereafter
• Employees in this position are subject to random drug and alcohol screenings

NOTE: Applicants who do not currently hold the PA ACT 235 certification will be considered for this role if they meet all other hiring criteria. If selected for hire, the applicant would receive the title of "Provisional" and have up to 90 days to obtain the certification.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Qualifications

Experience

Required: 3-5 years of Armed Security, Police, or Military training