Job Details
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, dynamic professional Security Officer to join our team! A Security Officer is responsible for safeguarding people, property, and assets by patrolling, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, and enforcing security policies and procedures. If you are looking for an opportunity that allows you to reach new goals while helping other's in your community, the Security Officer opportunity is for you.
Goodwill's Mission is to connect Kentucky job seekers with the resources and services they need to find and maintain long-term employment and a career path. We serve Kentuckians who have disabilities or experience other challenges finding success in the workforce, such as criminal backgrounds, language barriers, limited education, lack of transportation and chronic poverty.
Job Type: Full-time
Essential Duties and Tasks:
- Patrol and Monitor: Conduct regular patrols on foot or in a vehicle to monitor and inspect the premises, looking for signs of unauthorized access, fire, or other hazards.
- Access Control: Control access to the property by ensuring that only authorized individuals are allowed entry. Verify credentials and issue visitor badges when necessary.
- Surveillance: Monitor surveillance cameras and alarms to detect and respond to security threats or suspicious activities.
- Emergency Response: Respond to alarms and security incidents promptly, assessing the situation and taking appropriate action. This may involve contacting law enforcement, fire departments, or medical services.
- Report Writing: Maintain detailed and accurate records of security incidents, activities, and observations. Prepare incident reports as needed.
- Safety Checks: Conduct safety checks on equipment, doors, windows, and gates to ensure they are secure. Report any maintenance or repair needs.
- First Aid: Administer basic first aid and CPR if required until medical professionals arrive.
- Crime Prevention: Actively deter criminal activity through a visible presence and by implementing security best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:- High school diploma or equivalent. Some positions may require additional training or certification.
- Physical Fitness: Security Officers should be in good physical condition, as the job may require standing for long periods and occasional physical exertion.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with colleagues, visitors, and law enforcement.
- Calm Under Pressure: Security Officers must remain calm and composed during emergencies or high-stress situations.
- Observation Skills: The ability to keenly observe and assess situations is crucial for identifying security threats.
Physical Demands:- This job may have physical requirements that are considered sedentary work. Sedentary work involves sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking, hearing, and visual acuity and occasional lifting up to 15 pounds.
- Security Officers may work in a variety of settings, including office buildings, retail stores, hospitals, educational institutions, government facilities, residential complexes, and more. The work may involve indoor and outdoor activities, and shifts can vary, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits:- 403(b) Plan
- Company 403(b) Matching Contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Generous Vacation Time & 8 Paid Holidays
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is an EEO/AA employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)