Security Officer I

Corporate Security Officer

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.

General Function

Responsible for performing high-level Corporate Security Officer duties to ensure the successful and effective protection of employees, guests, and assets, and reputation within Hy-Vee's corporate campuses. Corporate Security Officers remain vigilant, act with integrity, uphold company policies and procedures, and conduct all interactions respectfully and tactfully.

Core Competencies

• Partnerships
• Growth mindset
• Results oriented
• Customer focused
• Professionalism

Reporting Relations

Accountable and reports to: Corporate Security Supervisor; Assistant Director, Corporate 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 corporate 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 corporate 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 Corporate 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. Three to five years of 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. 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).
• Ability to successfully complete armed security officer qualification course (preferred).

Working Conditions

This position frequently involves a fast work pace in a general office 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.