Security Officer I

Additional Considerations (if any): Overnight Shifts, Must be 18+

• 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.

About the role

• Job Title: Lomar 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.

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.