Security & Safety Officer 1

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio•Columbus, OH

1d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

STRS Ohio, STRS The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) is seeking a Security & Safety Officer 1 to join its Security & Safety Department. Established in 1920 and serving Ohio’s educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s largest retirement systems, serving nearly 550,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $96.3 billion as of June 30, 2025, in assets and paying more than $7 billion in benefits annually. STRS Ohio provides a competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including on-site parking, educational assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and on-site fitness center. At STRS Ohio, you can experience rewarding work in a professional, business casual work environment. We welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for everyone. We are continually seeking bright and talented individuals to join our team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to work with and preserve confidential information required.
Above average oral and written communication skills to deal effectively in difficult or dangerous situations required.
Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with internal and external contacts required.
Considerable standing, walking, bending, stair climbing, lifting and carrying 20 pounds or more required.
The ability to climb stairs and provide physical assistance in removing individuals during emergency evacuations.
Above average organizational skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail required.
Proven ability to operate Microsoft Office programs and standard office equipment required.
Valid Ohio driver's license and a safe driving record required.
Excellent work record of attendance, punctuality and the ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to meet business needs.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

One-year experience in building security or safety and/or completion of approved course work in security and safety preferred.
Knowledge of, or ability and willingness to learn operation of, protection systems; (may require specialized training): Security alarm system and surveillance cameras Fire alarm and fire extinguishing equipment First aid, including CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) Card key door control systems Incident reporting systems

Responsibilities

Patrol building and grounds on foot or via golf-cart type vehicle; including computer room and Discovery Park on an hourly basis.
Routinely check doors and windows to determine they are secure.
Conduct surveillance of buildings and grounds through closed circuit television (CCTV) and other electronic systems.
Watch for and report, irregularities and hazards, such as unlocked doors, property damage or leaking pipes.
Report any issues on the daily log documenting the discrepancy and completing an incident report and maintenance if needed.
Sound alarms or respond to visual or auditory alarms as required.
Confer with management when situations require immediate attention; call police and fire departments when required.
Complete a daily shift tour report.
Perform various inspections such as a weekly equipment inspection and the monthly fire extinguisher inspection.
Provide documentation to Safety and Security Management.