What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer / Security Specialist position at American Century Investments?
American Century Investments® is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience helping a broad base of clients achieve their financial goals. Our expertise spans global equities and fixed income, multi-asset strategies, ETFs, and private investments.
Privately controlled and independent, we focus solely on investment management. But there’s an unexpected side to us, too. We direct over 40% of our profits every year—more than $2 billion since 2000—to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Our ongoing financial support drives the Institute’s breakthrough work and mission of defeating life-threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. So, the better we do for our clients, the more we can do for everyone.
All 1,400 of us across the globe are inspired every day by the unique difference our hard work can make in so many lives. It shows in the curiosity we bring to every initiative, the deep relationships we build with our clients, and the way we treat each other in the hallway. If you’re excited to learn more about us, we can’t wait to learn more about you.
Summary:
This position’s primary responsibility is to protect people, property and information belonging to the company while handling the client needs.
Major Responsibilities:
Protect company properties, employees, and assets by patrolling buildings and grounds. Provide protective escorts as needed or upon request. Provide traffic control and parking enforcement. Investigate safety and security incidents when assigned. Complete incident reports and other required documents as needed. Monitor security video surveillance systems, access control systems and other related alarm, security or fire safety equipment. Respond according to departmental procedures. Respond to safety and security calls in accordance to departmental procedures. Monitor compliance of safety and security regulations as outlined by OSHA, State and Federal regulations.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
- Must have good interpersonal skills. A friendly personality is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to read a computer screen, operate a computer terminal, various electronic security equipment, two way radio system, and telephone. Be able to type a minimum of 35-40 words a minute.
- Ability to work with various types of safety and security equipment.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in written form.
- Experience with various computer software programs, with the ability to quickly understand and operate new software programs.
- Ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive manner.
- Ability to react calmly in emergency and dangerous situations.
- Ability to deal with uncooperative or combative individuals.
- Ability to be flexible and work in a continuously changing environment.
- Ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid certification.
- Ability to work varied shifts and overtime as required
Education and Experience:
- One year security or equivalent experience required, preferably in a corporate or client-related field.
- At least 21 years of age required.
- A current Kansas City, Missouri Police Department Private Officer’s Commission license or qualified to obtain appropriate KCPD license.
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
- High School diploma required and 2 years of college preferred.
- Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic understanding of access control, video surveillance, firefighting equipment and first aid equipment required.
Working Conditions:
- Exposure to elements and extreme temperatures may occur while patrolling building and grounds.
- Standing, sitting and walking for long periods of time.
- See attached essential functions list.Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven, Adheres to the highest ethical standards and business practices, and Supports a culture of compliance
Additional Requirements
Employees are required to be in the office on a scheduled frequency. Adherence to this schedule is essential to fulfilling the expectations of the role.
American Century Investments is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. As such, American Century strives to provide a reasonable accommodation to any qualified individual under the ADA to perform essential job functions.
American Century Investments believes all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunity and advancement opportunities without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals forty years of age and older, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. ACI does not discriminate or adopt any policy that discriminates against an individual or any group of individuals on any of these bases.
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