Armed Security Officer

Save-A-Lot stores • Youngstown, OH

2d

About The Position

The Security Officer responsibility is to ensure the safety and security of our premises, assets, team members, and visitors. Walking the premises, investigating suspicious behavior, and enforcing company policies. Deter crime by remaining alert, vigilant and highly visible. Must possess good people skills and provide extraordinary Customer Service. Security Officer must be able to evaluate situations successfully. Security Officer is always to remain calm, manage themselves professionally and with high integrity under any circumstance.

Requirements

• Min 2 yr law enforcement / security guard experience
• Must possess good people skills and provide extraordinary Customer Service.
• Security Officer must be able to evaluate situations successfully.
• Security Officer is always to remain calm, manage themselves professionally and with high integrity under any circumstance.
• Knowledge of the BSIS Power to Arrest training manual preferred.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively to diverse individuals and groups.
• High School Diploma and/or equivalent
• Prior Security Guard Experience preferable
• Keep all Licensing up to date
• Must have Act 235
• May also have to do some light lifting of supplies and materials from time to time
• Requires prolonged standing
• This position requires travel between locations in the district based on business needs, multi store location position must be open to travel
• Available to a flexible schedule based on business needs
• Open to work Nights, Weekends and Holidays

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
• License preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide security to the business as well as its occupants. Team members, customers and vendors.
• Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property and staying visible at all times.
• Provide Extraordinary Customer Service to team members and visitors. Greeting and smiling all the time
• Be vigilant and alert.
• Identify possible exposure to the security of everyone in the business such as fights and any other disturbances.
• Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers where applicable.
• Writing activity and incident reports as needed by recording observations, information, occurrences and surveillance activities.
• Contacting local authorities when needed.
• Maintain a Professional relationship and Communication with Law Enforcement, Fire Departments, and emergency medical personnel.
• Contribute and assist the Asset Protection team efforts in preventing theft and losses to control shrink.
• Assist the Asset Protection teams as needed in the execution of shoplifting arrest, and or any crimes committed against company.
• Remain in compliance with local, state federal and BSIS regulations for Proprietary Private Security.
• Respond to emergencies and provide necessary assistance to Team Members and/or visitors
• Firewatch patrol as necessary.
• Inspect perimeter doors to ensure locks are in place and working properly at the end of day prior to clocking out.
• Promoting a positive, welcoming and safe atmosphere within the stores and properties.
• Adaptable to changes, multitask and maintain professional under any circumstances.
• Ability to learn security training provided and guard orders
• Ability to have good judgement and make fast decisions.
• Attention to detail

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED