Security Specialist I

Socket.dev; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ARUP Laboratories, based in Salt Lake City, UT, seeks a security professional to safeguard facilities under supervision. Responsibilities include firearm use in policy, access control, and patrolling premises to deter risks.

The role requires driving and compliance with security protocols to protect staff and assets. Applicants must have a valid Utah driver’s license, pass a fitness evaluation, and maintain a drug-free workplace as per ARUP policies.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to operate firearms in accordance with policy.
• Experience with access control and screening visitors.
• Ability to conduct regular site patrols and identify security risks.
• Proficient in documenting incidents and security logs.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Carry a firearm and apply policy to determine use.
• Control site access and assist visitors with entry.
• Patrol sites to identify hazards, locked doors, or security violations.
• Observe and report incidents to management or authorities.
• Monitor parking lots and building entrances as assigned.
• Prepare logs and security reports as required.
• Investigate incidents as assigned.
• Respond to calls for service and provide escorts.
• Educate staff on safety and security policies.
• Operate company vehicles in the course of duties.

Skills

Firearm handling

Access control

Patrolling

Incident reporting

Driver's license

Job description

Schedule

Thursday, Friday, Saturday (40 hrs/wk)
6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Four hours each week: TBD

Department

Security - 114

• *Hourly rate is an estimate only which includes shift differential for evenings or weekend shifts. Overall hourly rates will vary based on schedule.
• **If you qualify for a higher level the exact compensation will vary based on skills and experience.

Primary Purpose

Responsible for the physical security of organization facility, operating under moderate supervision.

About ARUP

ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.

We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.

Essential Functions

• Carries a firearm and understands when to use the firearm according to policy.
• Controls access to client site or facility through the admittance process; assists visitors with a legitimate need to gain entry to the facility; screens visitors and client employees in an efficient manner in order to expedite their admittance to the site or facility.
• Periodically patrols assigned site checking for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked ingress and egress, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons; inspects buildings and grounds using appropriate equipment and protective gear.
• Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to company management or public safety authorities as appropriate for the circumstances.
• Monitors access to buildings, grounds, and parking lots.
• Prepares logs, reports, and other security documents as assigned.
• Investigates any criminal or non-criminal activities as assigned.
• Responds to general calls for service, such as accessing locked buildings and providing escorts.
• Assists in educating new and current employees on safety and security policies and procedures.
• Position requires the use of the company vehicles on company business. Individuals must be at least 21 years of age and physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver’s license, and have an acceptable driving record (no moving violations within two years). Individuals must have knowledge of the geography of the community.
• Individuals must comply with ARUP’s drug free workplace policy and will be subject to random drug screens. ARUP policy requires pre-employment, post-accident, and random drug screen.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical and Other Requirements

• Valid Utah Driver’s License: 1) No moving violations within the previous two years 2) No alcohol/drug-related violations on record with the Driver’s License Division.
• Physical condition: required to pass a physical fitness evaluation.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Communicate: Frequently communicate with others.
• PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
• ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.
• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.
• Stressful Conditions: Working in a high energy and intense environment that requires quick response and maintaining composure.