Security Officer III

Goodwill Industries of San Diego County; California (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of San Diego County is seeking a dedicated Security Officer III. This role focuses on preventing theft and violence while ensuring safety protocols are adhered to. The ideal candidate will have prior security experience, leadership skills, and relevant certifications. Join a mission-driven organization making a positive impact by providing job readiness training and promoting safety.

Qualifications

• 3 years or more experience in security.
• CPR/FA/AED Instructor Certificate.
• Advanced OSHA Certified.

Responsibilities

• Monitor premises to prevent theft and violence.
• Assist with emergency situations and first aid.
• Conduct safety inspections.

Skills

Knowledge of State and local safety laws

Communication

Leadership

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

MS Office

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Are you looking for meaningful work and want to make a difference? Joining the Goodwill team could be a great fit for you! At Goodwill we live and breathe our Core Values of Creativity, Credibility, and Collaboration. We are a mission-integrated organization that is funded by resalable goods. Last year alone, we were able to keep 10 million pounds of donated goods from hitting our landfills. Through the reselling of donated items, we can provide job readiness training and employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment.

POSITION SUMMARY Guards, patrols, or monitors premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist the department as a CPR/FA/AED instructor.
• Assist with quarterly loss prevention and safety inspections.
• Assist coaching of Security Officers and takes a lead role in the department.
• Demonstrates good working knowledge of State and local safety and shoplifting laws.
• Ensures adequate Security coverage at various locations in line with departmental expectation.
• Evaluates physical security needs for all Goodwill facilities. Communicates suggested improvement ideas to the Safety and Asset Protection Manager.
• Assist with emergency situations, First Aid, CPR and AED.
• Demonstrates and adheres to working knowledge a Community Emergency Response Team Certification. Is an essential member of Goodwill’s Emergency Response Team.
• Assists in the training of new Security Officers in company standards. Security policies and procedures.
• Helps promote health, safety and liability awareness. Acts as a safety leader.
• Patrols industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensures security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Answers alarms and investigates disturbances.
• Monitors and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
• Writes reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Calls police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Circulates among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property.
• Checks all vehicles and donation center doors, lift gates and roll-up doors to determine they are locked and secured.
• Notifies management immediately if any illegal activity is conducted during business hours.
• Safeguards company property, including donated goods. Reports any incidents of theft or unauthorized possession of company property to management immediately.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned or directed.
  
  
  

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

Experience 3 years or more of experience required.

Computer Skills Knowledge of MS Office, e-mail and internet preferred.

Certificates & Licenses CPR/FA/AED Instructor Certificate, Advanced OSHA Certified, Loss Prevention Qualified Certificate.

Amount of Travel Required 50% to 75%

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations

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