Corporate Security Officer - 1st Shift

American Greetings is seeking a courteous, highly professional, and customer service focused Corporate Security Officer to join our team on first shift.

In this role, you will be scheduled from 6:50 am - 3:10 pm. As our Security Team is on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, this role includes working on weekends, on a rotating schedule. This is a full time, benefits eligible position.

Compensation for this role is $17.00 per hour.

Our Security Team provides protection for the company’s associates, visitors, and assets. Officers will recognize unusual or threatening conditions and will take appropriate emergency action, including enforcement of laws, applicable company policies and procedures, monitoring and operation of fire & security equipment, parking/traffic control, and response to emergency calls: theft, medical, accidents, etc.

• Report / investigate incidents, liaison with law enforcement, fire department, FM Global.
• Operate electronic access control, including daily / weekly / monthly reporting to various areas.
• Heavy emphasis on specialized computer-based applications.
• Monitor alarms for WHQ, plants and other company facilities.
• Provide security for special events.
• First responders for First Aid, CPR, AED, alarms, trespass, workplace violence, threats, fraud, etc.
• Conduct security and safety tours (foot patrol of buildings and grounds).
• Greet / process all visitors.
• Use PPE and follow OSHA Guidelines as required.
• Surveillance and security camera monitoring of various company facilities.
• Operate security and fire alarm systems including inspections and testing (intrusion systems, access systems, camera systems, building tour, fire alarm panels, lighting, etc.)
• Report fire and safety hazards, unsecured areas, maintenance issues, power outages, etc.
• Complete special projects as directed.

Two years related experience in security with a focused application in access control and customer service preferred.

• Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office Suite), good written and verbal communication skills
• Customer‑service oriented / ability to work within a team structure and multitask
• Have flexibility regarding changes to daily activities and work schedule
• Maintain composure under stressful situations, be observant
• Valid OH driver’s license
• Current in CPR/First Aid/AED certifications, preferred

• Stand, walk, sit, for several hours at a time, physically fit enough to walk 2 miles per shift and climb ladders, walk up and down stairs.

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science, or equal work exp. OPOTA training preferred.