Campus Security Officer - 2nd Shift

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

3d•$28 - $29

About The Position

The Campus Security Officer protects the campus by maintaining access controls, responding to emergencies, and detecting, deterring, and reporting suspicious activity or findings. The officer must complete required training and maintain the certifications, licenses, and authorizations needed to perform security duties, including a valid New York State motor vehicle operator’s license. The role uses computers and related equipment for reporting and communications, surveillance and intrusion detection, access control, protection, fire protection and suppression, and patrol tour reporting. The position works the second shift, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The role requires passing a background check, drug screen, and driving record check because it involves operating a GE-owned, leased, or rented vehicle for company business. The officer must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods, climb and descend stairs, and spend extensive time exposed to environmental elements. GE Vernova describes a benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and retirement contributions; tuition and adoption assistance; paid parental leave; disability benefits; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; and two weeks of annual vacation for new hires, which may be prorated. The role also provides access to a health coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource, and the Employee Assistance Program. Benefits depend on employment status and applicable national requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current valid New York State Security Guard License, including completion of the 16-hour course.
Ability to work the second shift, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Maintain a valid New York State motor vehicle operator’s license.
Maintain all licenses, certifications, and authorizations required for the duties.
Sufficient proficiency with computers and other equipment to operate systems associated with the role, including reporting, email, surveillance and intrusion detection, access control, protection, fire protection and suppression, and patrol tour reporting systems.
Pass a background check and drug screen; pass a driving record check for operation of a GE-owned, leased, or rented vehicle for company business.
Able and willing to stand and walk for prolonged periods and climb and descend stairs.
Able and willing to spend extensive time exposed to environmental elements.
Ability to clearly and efficiently follow direction.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in criminal justice, security, or another criminal justice discipline from an accredited college or university.
Previous law enforcement, military, or industrial security experience.
First Aid, AED, or CPR certification.
Training in incipient firefighting techniques.
Interpersonal skills to interface appropriately with employees, contractors, visitors, customers, delivery drivers, and others.
Experience with two-way radio.
Call-taking or dispatching experience in an emergency and service-related environment.
Experience conducting minor criminal investigations.
Experience conducting basic-level motor vehicle accident investigations.
Ability and willingness to complete written reports accurately.
Ability and willingness to communicate effectively in English in oral and written communications.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Complete required training and maintain required certifications for all aspects of security protection.
Respond to on-site emergencies.
Maintain effective campus access controls.
Maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license permitting operation in New York State.
Maintain licenses, certifications, and other authorizations required by applicable laws and regulations to perform Security Officer duties.
Operate computers and other equipment for reports, email communications, surveillance and intrusion detection systems, access control platforms, protection devices, fire protection and suppression platforms, and patrol tour reporting systems.
Detect, deter, and report suspicious activity or findings.
Respond to incidents including fires, spills, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, water breaks, odors, and floods.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a GE Vernova Health Coach and a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions.
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
Tuition assistance.
Adoption assistance.
Paid parental leave.
Disability benefits.
Life insurance.
12 paid holidays.
Two weeks of annual vacation for new hires; may be prorated based on start date.
Professional development and continued on-the-job learning.