Data Center Security Officer
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 closed-circuit television and alarm systems, prepares reports, deters criminal activity and misconduct, and performs other duties specified in post orders. Officers are trained to work all posts at the assigned site and must be available for all shifts. The posting lists either Monday–Friday five-hour shifts from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or a rotating 12-hour Panama schedule for nights, from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. The role includes outdoor facility patrols, gate and traffic control, access-log maintenance, camera monitoring after normal working hours, reporting issues to DPR personnel, and observing and reporting suspicious activity. Officers help maintain awareness of security policies and safety concerns, monitor entrances and exits, and protect company property by observing departing personnel and ensuring property removal follows client requirements. The position requires customer-service experience, computer skills, a helpful team-oriented disposition, a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid unarmed guard card, and the ability to pass a background check and 10-panel drug screen. Physical duties include lifting up to 40 pounds, climbing ladders and stairs, standing for extended periods, and working indoors and outdoors in varied temperatures, weather, and noise conditions.
Requirements
- Customer service experience.
- Helpful disposition and ability to work as part of a team.
- Excellent computer skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to pass a background check and 10-panel drug screen; the posting states a zero-tolerance drug policy.
- Valid unarmed guard card.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs and to stand for long periods.
- 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 efficiently through varied work environments 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, for detailed and precise tasks while wearing safety glasses.
- Ability to differentiate color-coded warning signs, labels, and cables.
- Ability to work indoors in a facility with a wide range of temperatures and outdoors in varied weather, including extreme temperatures, rain, or snow.
- Ability to work in elevated noise levels while wearing hearing protection.
- Valid driver’s license for work-related travel, as required.
Responsibilities
- Patrol the facility’s exterior grounds on foot and/or by vehicle.
- Control access at gates and ensure only authorized personnel enter.
- Manage gate traffic flow 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.
- Remain alert to unusual conditions that may pose security or safety concerns.
- Observe departing personnel to deter theft and ensure property removal complies with client requirements.
- Communicate security policies and issues as needed and warn individuals of rule infractions.
- Permit authorized persons to enter, monitor entrances and exits, and control or direct traffic.
- 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; benefits enrollment is available starting on Day 1, with coverage beginning the first of the month following 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 legal services, home and auto insurance, pet insurance, and identity theft protection.
- Discounted group life and AD&D insurance.
- Discounted group short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Parental leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
