Associate Security Officer

Associate Security Officer
- Cary, North Carolina

Thursday
- Monday - 4:00pm - 12:00am

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The Security team is looking for an Associate Security Officer to support the organization’s safety and security objectives. Our team is responsible for safeguarding company personnel, assets, and facilities through proactive security measures and rapid incident response. This team ensures a secure environment by monitoring access control systems, conducting patrols, and enforcing security policies. In addition, we serve as first responders during emergencies, coordinating evacuation procedures, helping employees and visitors, and liaising with law enforcement and emergency services when necessary.

Our mission is to maintain a safe and resilient workplace through vigilance, preparedness, and professionalism.

As an Associate Security Officer, you will be the first line of defense in creating a safe and secure environment for employees, visitors, and assets. This role offers the chance to make a real impact every day protecting people, preventing incidents, and responding to emergencies with confidence. You will gain hands‑on experience with advanced security systems, develop critical decision‑making skills, and grow into a trusted leader in security.

• Complete routine patrols of the grounds and facilities by foot, bicycle and/or vehicular conveyance to detect or prevent illegal/unauthorized activities; stands and walks most of working shift and is subject to working in adverse weather conditions.
• Respond to calls for service and emergencies; activate and/or facilitate emergency response personnel, when necessary, e.g., fire, intrusion, medical emergency.
• Operate two‑way radio communications equipment and other electronic security, fire and life safety devices.
• Coordinate and perform event support as appropriate including traffic & parking, standby, escorts, etc.
• Document incident facts and response actions as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as outlined in the security operations policies and procedures.
• Provide assistance to employees, visitors, and guests on company property upon request.

• Authenticity – Gaining other people’s trust demonstrating openness and honesty, behaving consistently, and acting in accordance with moral ethical, professional, and organizational guidelines.
• Emotional Intelligence Essentials – Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others’ emotions and behavior; leveraging insights to effectively manage own responses so that one’s behavior matches one’s values and delivers intended results.
• Resolving Conflict – Helping others deal effectively with an antagonistic situation to minimize damage to the relationships and promote shared goals; using appropriate interpersonal methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people and facilitate agreement.

• College level coursework in Criminal Justice or security related field preferred.
• Typically requires some experience as a security officer/guard, preferably in a corporate environment preferred. Some experience working with burglar, fire, and building access security systems and responding to alarm conditions preferred.
• Valid driver’s license for appropriate state required.
• Must be able to work with company sensitive and/or confidential information and materials.
• Ability to read, write, and speak clearly in English, including the ability to complete accurate written reports detailing activities and to effectively communicate with emergency response personnel.
• Must be able to do the following on a regular basis: stand and/or walk…