What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Specialist position at ACUITY, A Mutual Insurance Company?
Acuity is seeking a Security Specialist to assist with creating, implementing, and maintaining security/emergency response procedures and systems for the Acuity Corporate Headquarter and Business Resumption Center campuses, while working with a team to establish a security presence on campus.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides a security presence on campus.
- Assists with employee onboarding, security education, and terminations.
- Completes security inspections of Corporate Headquarters daily. Completes additional inspections of buildings and grounds as situations dictate. Questions unauthorized persons. Reports and logs all encounters or unusual conditions found.
- Responds to Unauthorized Guest alarms. Works with the Administration and area management teams to respond to alarms in their areas.
- Assists with the creation, implementation, enforcement, and update of formal security procedures. Creates instructional videos and newsletter articles pertaining to security topics.
- Assists with monthly testing and on-going maintenance on a multitude of door access points and cameras on the security network. Must complete two specified Security Center Technical Certifications.
- Assists with maintaining door access system times and schedules. Issues/modifies building access cards for employees and vendors. Completes background checks for all vendors prior to issuing access. Audits access attempts for select access points and vendors quarterly.
- Coordinates pickup and confidential destruction of recycle paper with service provider and Building Maintenance Specialists. Audits service contractor process annually.
- Issues building keys as authorized. Maintains authorization paperwork and Log of Issued Keys. Conducts annual key audit.
- Participates in training, supplies management, and meetings for the internal emergency medical response team.
- Assists with the annual tornado, fire alarm and intruder drills at Corporate Headquarters.
- Maintains AED units. Completes inventory and stocks First Aid supplies accessible to all employees.
- Updates electronic SDS documentation for products use internally and by onsite contractors in compliance with OSHA requirements.
- Acts as liaison with emergency services agencies.
- Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls regarding building and security concerns on a 24 x 7 basis.
- Assists with space set ups for various company and community events. Works community events off hours.
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. First Aid, CPR and AED certification required.
EXPERIENCE:
Prior experience in security, emergency response or law enforcement roles helpful. Prior experience implementing and maintaining robust physical security/ notification systems preferred. Must be able to legally possess a firearm, be willing to carry it in the course of employment and maintain skills/accuracy with dedicated range time.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong organizational, teamwork, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of management, employees and service providers.
- High degree of skill in analytical thinking and problem solving.
- Strong administrative/computer skills. Ability to create and maintain Word and Excel documents.
- Ability to stay calm under pressure, set priorities, multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Confidentiality.
- Near perfect attendance and schedule flexibility to meet the ongoing demands of a dynamic environment/facility. Shifts to be worked between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm.
- Valid driver license.
*Acuity does not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization.*
This job is classified as exempt.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
