Security Officer I

Hy-Vee, Inc. • West Des Moines, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing high-level Security Officer duties to ensure the successful and effective protection of employees, guests, and assets, and reputation within Hy-Vee’s corporate campuses. Security Officers remain vigilant, act with integrity, uphold company policies and procedures, and conduct all interactions respectfully and tactfully.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check annually.
• Must be able to be trained and certified in CPR and AED use.
• A valid driver’s license with no restrictions is required.
• A qualified candidate will need to think quickly on their feet and make correct decisions with little supervision.
• Ability to interact with basic computer systems, including word processing, spreadsheet and email applications, as well as job-specific programs.

Nice To Haves

• Military, law enforcement, or security-related work experience preferred.
• The ideal candidate would be tactically trained in emergency situations and able to respond appropriately to a threat.
• Verbal de-escalation such as Verbal Judo or MOAB training is ideal.
• Possess knowledge and experience as an armed security officer, law enforcement officer, or extensive military firearms experience (preferred).
• Ability to successfully complete armed security officer qualification course (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Effectively and efficiently manages security operations posts; including employee, visitor, and receiving entrances.
• Maintain safe and orderly ingress and egress of buildings, ensuring that only authorized employees and approved guests are granted access to the facilities.
• Conduct thorough random patrols of both the interior and exterior of assigned facilities, being vigilant for activities that have an impact on the safety and security of the facility.
• Monitors and responds to all activations of the electronic security system, fire detection equipment, and emergency distress calls at assigned facilities.
• Conduct routine daily, weekly, monthly, and/or annual safety and security equipment inspections and certifications and report such inspections accordingly.
• Vigilantly monitors CCTV security camera systems to maintain awareness of internal and external property boundaries and respond to issues as they arise, keeping our facilities safe and problem-free.
• Leads the response to security, medical, weather-related, and other critical incidents.
• Meets and maintains a level of competency in emergency medical response protocols.
• Prepares, proofreads, and submits detailed activity, incident, and situation reports and maintains clear, concise shift and duty logs.
• Participates in scheduled Security meetings, training, and continuing education opportunities.
• Assists with the transfer of mail, money, or other sensitive items from facility to facility.
• Performs other job related duties and special projects as required.

Benefits

• At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

What This Job Offers

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