Security Specialist

About the Role & Team

The Global Security & Safety department ensures the safety, security and well‑being of all ESPN employees, guests and assets. We provide security and safety services for all ESPN owned and leased facilities and ESPN remote events worldwide! Apply today and Be A Part Of The Story!

• Greet, screen, and advise all visitors within established procedures.
• Implement company security and parking policies consistently and fairly.
• Identify and report safety and security hazards and secure property as advised
• Complete and issue hot work permits and conduct inspections and fire watch assignments per hot work permit processes to preserve safety at ESPN facilities in designated hot work areas.
• Provide appropriate general information to visitors and employees and perform general security system checks.
• Perform access control duties at high traffic exterior posts and vehicle inspections in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform truck inspections for all deliveries coming onto campus according to the standard operating procedures.
• Conduct X‑Ray package and mail screenings subsequent to certification via MSA.
• Supervise fire alarm control panel and interpret alarm indicators for emergency type and location. Assess, resolve and respond within a three (3) minute timeframe from initial alarm.
• Assist with scheduling maintenance for fleet vehicles.
• Respond to medical, fire, security, and other safety related emergencies and incidents as trained and write comprehensive reports following established procedures.
• Provide security presence at special events (on or off‑campus).
• Establish barricades, operate gates, and generally direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
• Complete special assignments and assist with Command Post and Global Operations Center duties

• +1 or more years of customer service or related experience.
• Must work a 2nd shift-3:00-11:30 PM with Thursday and Friday off-subject to change depending on the needs of the operation.
  * There is no light‑duty status*
• Must possess a valid Connecticut Driver’s license
• Pass a pre‑employment background check, DMV check, and urinalysis drug screen.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules (hours and days off) and work overtime as approved.
• Technical skills including using MS Outlook email and Word.
• Maintain a professional presence in image and interactions at all times.
• Excellent customer service skills and good verbal and writing ability
• +2 plus years security or law enforcement experience.
• Strong leadership, judgment and decision‑making skills
• Clear teamwork focus and the ability to make effective decisions while performing under pressure
• Perform tasks independently within established guidelines
• Operate company transportation
• Able to take command and diplomatically control difficult situations

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

• One year or more of work experience in Facilities Management or similar field handling service requests.
• Proficient in secondary language

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The hiring range for this position in Bristol, CT is $44,700.00 - $59,800.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.