Security Officer I

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At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description:

Job Title: Chariton Security Officer I

Department: Security

FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Function

Responsible for performing high-level Supply Chain Facility Security Officer duties to ensure the successful and effective protection of employees, guests, and assets, and reputation within Hy-Vee’s supply chain facilities. Supply Chain Facility Security Officers remain vigilant, act with integrity, uphold company policies and procedures, and conduct all interactions respectfully and tactfully.

Work shift varies based on opening. Nights and weekends frequently needed.

Reporting Relations

Reports to: Assistant Director, Supply Chain Security; Manager, Supply Chain Security – Pharmacy and Specialty Supervisor, Supply Chain Security

Positions that report to you: None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Effectively and efficiently manages security operations posts present at employee, executive, visitor, and receiving entrances.

• Maintain safe and orderly ingress and egress of the supply chain buildings, ensuring that only authorized employees and approved guests are granted access to the facilities.

• Monitors and responds to all activations of the electronic security system, fire detection equipment, and emergency distress calls at supply chain facilities.

• Conduct routine daily, weekly, monthly, and/or annual safety and security equipment inspections and certifications and report such inspections accordingly.

• Vigilantly monitors CCTV security camera systems to maintain awareness of internal and external property boundaries and respond to issues as they arise, keeping our facilities safe and problem-free.

• Leads the response to security, medical, weather-related, and other critical incidents.

• Meets and maintains a level of competency in emergency medical response protocols.

• Prepares, proofreads, and submits detailed activity, incident, and situation reports and maintains clear, concise shift and duty logs.

• Participates in scheduled Supply Chain Facility Security meetings, training, and continuing education opportunities.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with the transfer of mail, money, or other sensitive items from facility to facility.

• Performs other job related duties and special projects as required.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required. Military, law enforcement, or security-related work experience preferred. Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check annually. Must be able to be trained and certified in CPR and AED use. Be able to be trained in First Aid, O.C. Spray, Use of Force and De-escalation. Successfully complete the Field Training Program. A valid driver’s license with no restrictions is required.

Physical Requirements

• Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near and far range with or without correction.

• Must be physically able to perform heavy work: lifting no more than 100 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing no more than 50 pounds. Should also be able to perform medium through sedentary work.

• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Stooping, kneeling, bending, standing, reaching, lifting, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics

• Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company.

• Strong leadership skills; ability to assist other members of the department.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and interact with other people in a friendly, professional manner.

• Ability to proactively identify problems and creatively develop and execute solutions.

• Ability to interact with basic computer systems, including word processing, spreadsheet and email applications, as well as job-specific programs.

• Possess knowledge and experience as an armed security officer, law enforcement officer, or extensive military firearms experience (preferred).

Working Conditions

This position frequently involves a fast work pace in a supply chain facility setting. There is frequent pressure to handle multiple tasks in a day and meet deadlines.

Confidentiality

Has access to confidential information including knowledge of employee confessions, and investigation proceedings on company personnel.

* * For Kansas City area locations only: The ability to obtain and maintain a professional armed security officer permit through the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners Private Officer’s Licensing Unit, for which a written examination, firearms proficiency test, and background, work history, military service, and criminal history check, qualification, and standards are required.

Are you ready to smile, apply today.  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.