Data Center Security Officer

Salute • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Salute is seeking a Data Center Security Officer to support security operations at an assigned data center site. The officer conducts unarmed foot and/or vehicle patrols, controls access and egress, monitors CCTV and alarm systems, prepares reports, deters criminal activity and misconduct, and performs duties specified in post orders. Officers are trained to work all posts at their assigned site and must be available to work all shifts. The listed schedules are Monday through Friday, five-hour shifts from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., or a rotating 12-hour Panama schedule on nights from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m.

The role includes patrolling facility grounds, managing gate access and traffic, maintaining access logs, monitoring cameras after normal working hours, notifying DPR personnel of issues, and observing and reporting suspicious activity. Officers help maintain awareness of security policies, identify safety hazards and unusual conditions, enforce site rules, and protect company property. The position requires customer-service skills, computer proficiency, a valid Unarmed Guard Card, the ability to pass a background check and 10-panel drug screen, and the physical ability to perform the listed duties in varied indoor and outdoor conditions.

Requirements

• Customer service experience.
• Team player with a helpful disposition.
• Excellent computer skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a background check and 10-panel drug screen; the employer has a zero-tolerance drug policy.
• Valid Unarmed Guard Card.
• Valid driver’s license for work-related travel.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs to access elevated equipment.
• Ability to stand for long periods in varied work environments.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach for equipment-related tasks.
• Basic physical fitness to respond quickly to emergencies and navigate areas quickly.
• Ability to move quickly and efficiently to troubleshoot issues or respond to emergencies.
• Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity for working with small components and connectors.
• Clear vision, with or without correction, to perform detailed tasks while wearing safety glasses.
• Ability to differentiate between color-coded warning signs, labels, and cables.
• Ability to work in facilities with a wide variety of temperatures.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather, including extreme temperatures, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work in elevated noise levels while wearing hearing protection.

Responsibilities

• Conduct unarmed foot and/or vehicle patrols of the facility, including exterior grounds.
• Provide access control at gates and ensure only authorized personnel are permitted to enter.
• Manage traffic flow at gates to avoid disruption to business operations.
• Maintain access logs.
• Monitor cameras after normal working hours.
• Notify DPR personnel of issues.
• Observe and report suspicious activity.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings to promote physical security and safety, and identify unusual conditions or potential hazards.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure that authorized property removal complies with client requirements.
• Communicate and promote awareness of security policies and issues as needed.
• Warn violators of rule infractions, including loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits.
• Control and direct traffic.
• Prepare reports and deter criminal activity and misconduct.
• Perform other duties specified in post orders and work all posts at the assigned site.

Benefits

• Eight company-paid holidays, two floating holidays, and PTO.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; enrollment is available starting on Day 1, with coverage beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program available to all employees, including those who do not enroll in the benefits package.
• 401(k) with immediate 100% vesting, a 3% employer match, and a 50% match on the next 2%.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Mental health resources.
• Gym discounts.
• Discounted group legal services.
• Discounted home and auto insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• ID theft protection.
• Discounted group life and AD&D insurance.
• Discounted group short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Parental leave.

What This Job Offers

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