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** Security Officer II**
**Job Category****:** Safety Services **Requisition Number****:** SECUR01147 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
****Primary Responsibilities:****
* **Monitors employee ingress and egress at access card entry and exit points ensuring that only authorized personnel are allowed into Calamos properties.**
* Manages the guest/visitor registration system and ensures that all visitors to Calamos properties are checked in and referred to their destinations in a timely, polite and professional manner.
* Actively engages in the performance of duties and assignments and in the accomplishment of the Security Departments Mission; provides professional SECURITY presence and stands guard and patrols/protects/escorts as assigned and during special events/circumstances.
* Monitors and operates electronic security systems and equipment, including two way radios, cell phones, card access, site monitoring (alarm) and surveillance systems (CCTV).
* Generates regular security logs and incident reports.
* Responds, evaluates and effectively resolves/mitigates incidents/emergencies that occur on Calamos Properties through self preparedness; activation and collaboration with the ERT, notification and cooperation with Public Safety Resources, including Police and Fire personnel, EMTs.
* Facilitates and assists in the building evacuation training program.
* Assists Building Response Teams in times of emergency.
* Conduct physical checks of Calamos Properties on foot or while on Mobile Patrol to identify threats, risks, and vulnerabilities. Prevents problems/solves problems in the moment; identifies solutions, makes recommendations to proactively safeguard people, property, assets and the Company.
* Manages the physical security of the loading dock, receiving area and storerooms. Confirms and logs inbound/outbound deliveries and shipments.
* Apprehends and detains subjects involved in criminal activity in the absence of, or while awaiting police response.
* Escorts and/or transports select Calamos employees and executives for personal protection purposes as needed.
* Works as required/when necessary including on varying shifts, days, nights, weekends and holidays as needed to fulfill the responsibilities outlined above.
* Performs related duties as assigned.
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****Minimum Qualifications:****
* **High school graduate with advanced study in Law Enforcement and Asset/Personal Protection preferred.**
* Prior certification as a State or Federal Law Enforcement Officer.
* At least 5 years experience in law enforcement with a separation or retirement under honorable conditions.
* Must be able to read and write English fluently.
* Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
* Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to license with the State of Illinois as an armed Security Officer.
* Must have certifications in first-aid and CPR/AED or the ability to obtain these certifications.
* Must be able to physically carry out the job responsibilities lifted above. Must be able to lift at least 35 pounds, be able to sit or stand for lengthy periods of time and work in various temperatures.
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