Security Officer (Part-Time)

The Walt Disney Company • Chicago, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, third-shift overnight position, scheduled Friday through Sunday from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Our Security Officers provide 24/7 protection for co-workers and guests at The Walt Disney Company's buildings and at special events. The role involves protecting Disney property and safeguarding people. Every day is different, with responsibilities ranging from greeting visitors and screening audience lines to patrolling premises, responding to incidents, and assisting with special events.

Requirements

• 1 year of corporate security, law enforcement or military experience
• Excellent communication skills, including fluent written and spoken English, and strong command of basic English grammar
• Ability to make quick decisions using training and common sense
• Ability to talk to people in a friendly way that gets results
• Team orientation and willingness to collaborate
• Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job and be outside in all weather
• Flexible workdays/hours and ability to work some overtime

Nice To Haves

• Valid Security Guard license issued by your state
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working under pressure
• Ability to take command and diplomatically control difficult situations

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, check company IDs, and provide temporary IDs at building entrances
• Evaluate and screen the audience line at live TV shows
• Be a security presence at movie premiers, live performances, events, or private parties
• Patrol hallways and building perimeters to spot safety issues or irregularities
• Fill out the logbook precisely and completely
• Answer questions asked by visitors and employees in a friendly, professional way
• Use know-how and training to diffuse a tense situation
• Respond to medical or fire incidents, and work directly with local first responders
• Assist private security details brought by celebrities, sports stars, politicians and visiting dignitaries
• Control messenger flow and package delivery
• Utilize technology to report and document incidents and manage information flow
• Perform walk-through evaluation at off-site events

Benefits

• Ongoing learning on subjects such as CPR, Imminent Threat Assessment and First Aid training
• Attending a movie screening or television taping
• Paid time off
• 401K participation
• Retirement savings plan
• Discounts on a wide variety of offerings
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Educational reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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