Armed Security Officer- 1st Shift

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate our security function. As a Security Officer, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. Officers perform duties in three main categories, including patrolling the S&C Ridge Boulevard Industrial Campus facility, working in the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), and operating the security gatehouses. S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

High School diploma or acceptable General Educational Development (GED), some college preferred.
Illinois Driver’s License and Illinois Firearms Owner’s Identification Card.
Good verbal and written communication skills; proficiency with personal computers.
State of Illinois Security Officer 40-Hour Training Program for armed security
A Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) and ability to successfully obtain the Firearm Authorization Card (FAC) issued from the State of Illinois, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
4 years of security or related background.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong computer and technological skills
Conflict resolution skills
De-escalation and high stress management skills
Understanding laws and regulations pertaining to armed security work
Understanding signals of distress or impairment in others

Nice To Haves

Industrial security, law enforcement, or military experience preferred.
Associates Degree in Security, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or related field.
Any advanced National Incident Management System (NIMS) training.
Handcuffing certification.
De-escalation training i.e., Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Crisis Intervention (CIT) Training certifications

Responsibilities

Utilize strong, written communication skills by creating clear and accurate incident and field activity reports in a timely manner.
Conduct and document events/ investigations with close attention to detail; gather and summarize statements and facts for records.
Perform routine and scheduled patrols of the S&C Campus to: regulate traffic and parking, ensure team member safety, respond to emergencies/incidents.
Act as first responders to critical and emergent situations including: medical emergencies, fires, hazardous material releases/spills, unauthorized personnel on campus, confined space rescues, severe weather, and building evacuations.
Certify and maintain required certification in the use of self-contained breathing apparatus and/or respirators.
Monitor fire, building supervisory, high-voltage supply, intrusion alarm, and closed-circuit video systems while assigned to the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC).
Monitor entry/exit and access to S&C Campus, with attention to detail for guiding team members, vehicles, visitors, and contractors.
Maintain accurate logs and records of all commercial-related entrants.
Issue temporary identification badges and parking permits to authorized individuals.
Coordinate logistics of commercial deliveries and shipments from the GSOC.
Operate communication systems by serving as radio dispatchers and telephone switchboard operators during off-hours.
Directly identifying and addressing safety, trespassing and workplace violence concerns, which may include, but is not limited to, the detaining of threatening individuals for police resolution.
Safely remove unauthorized individuals from the campus using various de-escalation techniques.
Maintaining licensing and certifications for essential training and equipment necessary to perform job duties. (PERC, FOID, DL)
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
Drive a car or other vehicle.
Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
Other responsibilities as assigned.