Protective Security Officer - Intermediate Level

United Services Automobile Association (USAA) • Charlotte, NC

120d • $43,680 - $65,750

About The Position

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families. We are seeking a dedicated Intermediate level Protective Security Officer to provide armed workforce security and safety by responding to and resolving issues pertaining to access control, accident and emergency response, medical response, workplace violence, active shooter events and other security issues. Under direct supervision, uses established procedures and guidelines to perform routine to moderately complex tasks and problem resolution. Performs all duties in alignment with USAA's Security Officer Standards. We offer a work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 5 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following location: Charlotte, NC. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, General Equivalency Diploma, or applicable trade/technical school diploma.
• 1 or more years of physical security, law enforcement, or military combat arms experience.
• Ability to operate computer programs for access control, camera systems, alarm annunciation, radio dispatch and general use of Microsoft Office tools to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must possess valid state driver's license.
• Job Offer contingent on passing the MMPI evaluation.
• Initial and continued employment conditional upon passing USAA's Protective Security training standards within 3 attempts (for initial and follow-on training cycles) and obtaining required state armed security license and/or certification for assigned post state within 6 months.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work 10 or 12 hour shifts: nights, weekends and holidays. Occasional overtime may be required.
• Experience responding to emergency incidents.
• Ability to respond rapidly and efficiently during emergency situations.
• Prior experience using security related systems. Report management system, two-way radios, visitor management systems.
• Demonstrated firearm proficiency.
• Possess current Private Protective Services Armed Guard License.

Responsibilities

• Understands and applies policies and procedures displaying basic knowledge on operational matters.
• Responds to critical incidents and takes direction on immediate actions to stop acts of violence, render first aid, and resolve issues during the response phase of Incident Management.
• Participates in training drills, receives feedback on response, and participates in after action reviews for emergency response situations.
• Monitors alarms, cameras, fire alarm systems, and access control programs along with radio traffic, dispatching officers, coordinating response actions for critical incidents and documenting activities for escalation to incident reports.
• Controls access for employees and visitors, creates and issues credentials, and responds to policy violations.
• Performs patrols of facilities/properties to prevent trespassing, theft, vandalism, parking/traffic infractions and unauthorized conduct impacting the safety of the campus.
• Enforces parking and traffic controls and composes incident reports.
• Completes duty assignments and on-the-job duty position training.
• Conducts post-related activities during special events and supports executive protection or law enforcement during incident response.
• Documents shift activities, and ensures detailed information is passed on to team members.
• Attends and completes all training sessions and responds to feedback from security management and the training team.
• Completes Defensive Tactics and Handgun training and Standards Evaluation, complies with USAA Force Continuum, issue/turn-in, storage/transportation procedures and maintains State handgun licensing.
• Maintains current first aid training.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) and pension.
• Life insurance.
• Parental benefits and adoption assistance.
• Paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours.
• Various wellness programs.
• Career path planning and continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED