Security Associate - Evening Shift

The Walt Disney Company • Southington, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Global Security & Safety department is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of all ESPN human resources, guests and assets. In addition, the department provides security and safety services for all ESPN-owned and leased facilities and ESPN remote events worldwide. This position is based in Bristol, CT. This position requires availability to work an evening shift, with regular hours from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Flexibility to support business needs may be required.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of security or law enforcement experience
• Must possess and maintain a valid Connecticut Driver’s license
• Must currently possess and maintain a valid Connecticut Guard certification
• Must pass a pre-employment background check, DMV check, and urinalysis drug screen.
• Must have the flexibility to work a varying schedule (hours and days off) and work overtime as approved.
• Must have a basic familiarity with computers, including MS Outlook email, Word, Smartsheet, and Teams.
• Must always maintain a professional presence in image and interactions.
• Must obtain and retain MSA certification.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year’s work experience in Facilities Management or a similar field, handling service requests.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong writing ability and command of basic English grammar.
• Strong leadership, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Highly adaptable with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to perform tasks independently within established guidelines.
• Ability to operate company vehicles.
• Able to take command and diplomatically control difficult situations

Responsibilities

• Greet, screen, and direct all visitors following the established procedures.
• Enforce company security and parking policies consistently and fairly.
• Monitor company property, identify and report safety and security hazards.
• Secure property as directed.
• Completes and issues hot work permits.
• Conduct inspections by established hot work permit processes to preserve safety at ESPN facilities.
• Conduct fire watch assignments in designated hot work areas.
• Provide appropriate general information for visitors and employees.
• Perform general security system checks.
• Perform access control duties at high-traffic exterior posts in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform vehicle and truck inspections in accordance with established inspection protocols.
• May respond to medical, fire, security, and other safety-related emergencies and incidents as trained and write comprehensive reports following established procedures.
• Might be asked to provide a security presence at special events on or off campus.
• In some instances, you may be asked to establish barricades, operate gates, and generally direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
• You may be asked to complete special assignments as required.
• Accurately create work orders documenting requestors’ names, locations, and the type of service needed.
• Create work orders and dispatch maintenance personnel to the correct location of requested work orders.
• Assist in the distribution and tracking of related departmental keys.
• Monitor handheld radio channels for HVAC, Electrical, Maintenance, Construction, and Safety to facilitate communication between groups.
• Receive and process all requests for facilities services through phone calls, email, and radio.
• Monitor the main company’s external phone line and direct incoming telephone calls as appropriate.
• Perform MSA X-Ray screenings in the distribution center.

Benefits

• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

What This Job Offers

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