Security Officer

About RS Group

RS is a high-service global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, enabling them to operate efficiently and sustainably.

RS is a high-service global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, enabling them to operate efficiently and sustainably. We operate in 33 markets, stock over 875,000 industrial and specialist products and list an additional five million relevant for our industrial customers, sourced from over 2,500 suppliers. This extensive range supports our customers across the industrial lifecycle of designing, building and maintaining equipment and operations.

We enhance their experience through a tailored service model, leveraging our efficient physical, digital and process infrastructure sustainably. We combine a technically led and digitally enabled approach with an exceptional team of experts; ultimately, it’s our people that make the difference. Our purpose, making amazing happen for a better world, reflects our focus on delivering results for people, planet and profit.

The Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and protection of RS America's employees, visitors, and associated property. The Security Officer is tasked with patrolling the facility and surrounding grounds, responding to safety and security threats, and establishing a security presence 24/7. Work under general supervision and reports to the Security Supervisor. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

• Ensure the security, safety and well-being of all personnel, visitors and the premises
• Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment and access points; permitting entry of authorized individuals and vehicles
• Conduct full range of Mail Room operations and support
• Provide excellent customer service
• Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities, correcting and reporting violators of policy and procedures
• Control inbound and outbound traffic and direct drivers
• Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences and surveillance activities
• Adhere to all company operating standards
• Maintain organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements
• Remain in compliance with local, state and federal regulations
• Respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees and customers
• Protect the company's assets relative to theft, assault, fire and other safety issues

• Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office software
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow complex instructions
• Good interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Security Operations and Procedure
• Able to manage multiple tasks
• Knowledge of basic Security procedures and practices
• Able to lift moderately heavy objects
• Good surveillance skills
  
  Good reporting skills
• Good judgment
• Objective
• Dependable
• Emotional Control
• Integrity
• Professionalism

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Work Experience
• Up to 2 years of previous law enforcement, security, or military experience desired

RS Americas is an equal opportunity employer and maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent and prohibit unlawful discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other unlawful classification to the extent protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training and termination. Employees who engage in unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.