Security Officer I

Hy-Vee•Des Moines, IA

2d•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.
Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company.
Strong leadership skills; ability to assist other members of the department.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and interact with other people in a friendly, professional manner.
Ability to proactively identify problems and creatively develop and execute solutions.
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.