Nationwide · 20 hours ago
Corporate Security Officer (2pm -10pm)
Nationwide is a Fortune 100 company focused on delivering extraordinary care to its customers. The Corporate Security Officer is responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for the workforce and visitors, monitoring security needs, and responding to emergencies and security incidents.
BankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife Insurance
Responsibilities
Greets all persons entering or calling the office buildings and provides requested information
Enforces company security and life safety policies
Responds to emergency situations, e.g., issues of workplace violence, violent offenders, associates stranded in elevators, accidents, fires, medical emergencies, crimes in progress, alarm notifications, etc. Assists with emergency procedures and may direct public safety officials
Patrols the buildings to provide physical security and safety protection for the facility and associates. Responds immediately to radio calls to investigate alarms and emergency situations. May be required to patrol the campus either on bike, foot or in car. In this role officers act to protect lives and property and prevent criminal acts. They provide a very high level of customer contact. They may approach suspicious persons, respond to crimes in progress or be involved in other life threatening or dangerous situations
Writes initial loss/stolen or incident reports for claims of loss or situations within the facilities. Conducts follow-up investigations including reviewing documents, video, talking with suspects and victims, etc. Assists management with investigation of these situations. Testifies in court, prepares reports for court and preserves evidence as needed
Maintains the facilities access control of associates by card key system. Secures the facilities at the end of a workday and maintains this secure mode until the facility is accessed for scheduled workday. May be tasked with operating the access control system to allow or deny access, create access cards, create system reports and maintain the database
Provides associates escorts to and from facilities
Assists with regularly scheduled building facility inspections of fire extinguishers, standpipe systems, public address systems, elevators and fire alarm systems
With proper approval, may carry a firearm when on duty. Will qualify with the firearm at least annually. If armed, the officer will be expected to intervene in situations where there is imminent risk of harm to associates or customers. This intervention may take the form of investigation, reporting, electronic system intervention, physical altercation or force, including deadly force. May be required to obtain a concealed carry permit dependent upon assignment
May assist with on the job training of new security associates at all locations. Will provide security awareness and new hire security training to the associate population
Performs courier service to financial institutions for the Nationwide Companies
Monitors electronic protection systems including alarms, closed circuit television, access control, fire, elevator, intercom and other systems as assigned. Dispatches security, public safety or other personnel to alarm conditions across the country from our alarm monitoring center. Maintains data bases within these systems and provides reports from same
Monitors alarm systems across the country. Maintains, troubleshoots, hardware systems. Maintains and modifies software and data. Provides database and activity reports based on alarm activity. Directs vendors during the install process. Frequent communication with end users for training and problem resolution
Qualification
Required
High school degree required
One or more years of related security experience
Proven knowledge of corporate safety and security practices, procedures, equipment, firearm, and console operation
Ability to learn the use of firearms (qualify annually) and safety equipment
Personal computer skills
Good verbal and written communications skills
Ability to use good judgment, deescalate and provide calm and rational direction
Must be in good physical condition
Must possess the physical ability to walk, run, stoop, kneel, carry and lift in order to perform assigned duties
Must be available to work after standard office hours, weekends and holidays as needed for emergency situations and special event coverage
Valid credit and/or background check will be required as part of the selection process
A criminal check will be done yearly for all security associates
Preferred
Bachelor or technical school degree is preferred
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision
Life insurance
Short and long term disability coverage
Paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date
Nine paid holidays
8 hours of Lifetime paid time off
8 hours of Unity Day paid time off
401(k) with company match
Company-paid pension plan
Business casual attire
And more
Company
Nationwide
Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States.
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