Security & Safety Officer

General Summary

STRS Ohio, STRS The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) is seeking a Security & Safety Officer 1 to join its Security & Safety Department. Established in 1920 and serving Ohio’s educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s largest retirement systems, serving nearly 550,000 active, inactive, and retired public‑school teachers, and university faculty members.

Compensation: $20.62 - $23.20/ hr.

Work Schedule:

11:00pm-7:00am Friday-Tuesday. Days off:
Wednesday and Thursday.

• Patrol building and grounds on foot or via golf‑cart type vehicle; including computer room and Discovery Park on an hourly basis.
• Routinely check doors and windows to determine they are secure.
• Conduct surveillance of buildings and grounds through closed circuit television (CCTV) and other electronic systems.
• Watch for and report irregularities and hazards, such as unlocked doors, property damage or leaking pipes.
• Report any issues on the daily log documenting the discrepancy and completing an incident report and maintenance if needed.
• Sound alarms or respond to visual or auditory alarms as required.
• Confer with management when situations require immediate attention; call police and fire departments when required.
• Complete a daily shift tour report.
• Perform various inspections such as a weekly equipment inspection and the monthly fire extinguisher inspection.
• Provide documentation to Safety and Security Management.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One-year experience in building security or safety and/or completion of approved coursework in security and safety preferred.
• Knowledge of, or ability and willingness to learn operation of, protection systems (Security alarm system and surveillance cameras, Fire alarm and fire extinguishing equipment).
• First aid, including CPR and AED.
• Card key door control systems.
• Incident reporting systems.
• Ability to work with and preserve confidential information required.
• Above average oral and written communication skills to deal effectively in difficult or dangerous situations required.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with internal and external contacts required.
• Considerable standing, walking, bending, stair climbing, lifting and carrying 20 pounds or more required.
• Ability to climb stairs and provide physical assistance in removing individuals during emergency evacuations.
• Above average organizational skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Proven ability to operate Microsoft Office programs and standard office equipment required.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and a safe driving record required.
• Excellent work record of attendance, punctuality and the ability to maintain a flexible work schedule to meet business needs.
• Occasional evening, weekend and non‑regular work hours may be required.

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including on‑site parking, educational assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and on‑site fitness center.

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment‑related decisions about an individual.