Security Officer I

Oriental Trading Company; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oriental Trading Company is seeking a Security Officer I to maintain a secure workplace by enforcing access policies and safety procedures. Hours are Monday–Friday 5am–1pm after training.

The role requires patrolling facilities, handling emergencies, and preparing daily shift reports. The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to work under pressure with good discretion.

Qualifications

• Requires good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and make decisions.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple responsibilities.
• Possess good discretional ability.

Responsibilities

• Enforce access control to maintain a secure environment.
• Rove through facilities to ensure safety.
• Respond to emergencies such as fires, injuries, or disturbances.
• Report all abnormal situations to Security Shift Supervisor.
• Complete daily written reports of shift activities.
• Provide personalized customer service while protecting confidential information.
• Abide by all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance.
• Attend meetings on short or little advance notice.
• Collaborate in person with colleagues and contractors.

Skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Multitasking

Discretion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

As our Security Officer I, you will be responsible for maintaining a secure corporate environment by enforcing access control and safety/security related policies and procedures.

Hours: Monday-Friday 5am-1pm after training is complete.

Detailed Description

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Maintains secure surroundings by enforcing access control
• Roves through company facilities to ensure a safe environment
• Responds to emergency situations such as fires, accidents, injuries and disturbances in the workplace
• Reports all abnormal situations to Security Shift Supervisor
• Completes daily written reports of shift activities
• Provides personalized customer service of the highest level while maintaining all customer information confidential
• Abides by all policies and procedures of Oriental Trading Company
• Maintains regular, predictable attendance
• Must be able to attend face to face meetings on short or little advance notice
• Work requires in-person collaboration among colleagues and contractors

Marginal Functions

• May be required to perform any of the above functions at any of the company locations
• If approved to drive company vehicles, a valid driver’s license and driving record in accordance with OTC standards is required
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned

Here’s what you need to join the fun:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and make decisions
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple responsibilities
• Possess good discretional ability

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Previous security related experience preferred

Other Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to walk frequently, use elevators and climb open grate stairways
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Must be flexible to work a variety of shifts with short notice

Oriental Trading Company (www.orientaltrading.com),is the nation’s largest direct retailer of value-priced party supplies, arts and crafts, toys and novelties, and a leading provider of teaching supplies and affordable home décor and giftware. Founded in 1932 by a Japanese American, the Oriental Trading history of fun spans the better part of the last century. Today, Oriental Trading offers more than 60,000 products to individuals, teachers, schools, churches, businesses andnonprofits. With a corporate vision to “Make Life More Fun,” Oriental Trading (a Berkshire Hathaway company) spreads joy and smiles to millions each year through a robust family of brands; Oriental Trading, Fun Express, MindWare, SmileMakers, Morris Costumes and halloweenexpress.com.

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