Location
Akron, OH
Full job description
Location: Akron, Ohio
Sponsorship Available: No
Relocation Assistance Available: No
About the Position
In the role of Security Officer Specialist for Goodyear, you will join an existing team to provide security support to 14 buildings across the Goodyear campus. This includes protection of Goodyear associates, property, and visitors to campus facilities as well as the Patrol of Akron campus and surrounding facilities. Being vigilant in identifying risks and taking the appropriate actions to mitigate risks is critical. Additionally, this role will conduct necessary follow-up actions pertaining to security incidents, issues, surveys, or areas of specialization. We are a 24×7 operation with this open position focused on a Tuesday – Friday 2:00 PM to Midnight schedule. Flexibility to other days and times as needed is required.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Become familiar with security systems (staff, policies & procedures, electronic equipment/hardware, computer software/databases, services) necessary to maintain a business environment free from serious interruptions. Respond to emergencies and risks that threaten people and property that could result in substantial financial losses to the company. Initiate or conduct investigations as required under the direction of Corporate Security management
- Monitor incoming customer and emergency telephone calls to ensure that they are handled effectively and that each is documented for managerial review. Initiate and maintain current emergency contact lists. Consult with and advise corporate executives and managers of functional departments of potentially substantial business-related issues.
- Enforce company and departmental directives established by Director of Global Security and the Manager of Corporate Security. Provide guidance and assistance to security staff pertaining to clarification of policy & procedure items as necessary. Ensure that violations are properly documented.
- Develop working knowledge of access control, CCTV surveillance and alarm monitoring systems; radios; cruisers; and other necessary security equipment to ensure availability and expectations of optimum performance
Required Experience and Education:
- High School Diploma
- 3 or more years security experience
- Basic knowledge and experience in the security field, military police, or public law enforcement
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Life-safety training including first-aid and CPR desired not required
- Associate degree in criminal justice and business administration desired not required
- Fundamental knowledge of criminal law applicable to private security
- Knowledge of basic patrol techniques
- Successful completion of police training school or private training academy desired not required
- Basic self-defense & “use of force” knowledge desired not required