Security Specialist jobs in Iowa

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Security Officer provides security patrols and services to the site on twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week basis. To maintain order and facilitate the protection of all site personnel, client property, premises, and equipment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Perform a variety of routine and non-routine security and receptionist duties associated with access control, CCTV, door alarm and event monitoring using established policies and procedures. Maintain civil order, especially during facility emergency conditions.
2. Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
3. Report writing and site patrol duties.
4. Lost and found duties and other back security duties, as required, or specified from time to time.
5. To immediately report all security and health and safety threats identified during all patrols.
6. To ensure a detailed knowledge and understanding of all summary Post Orders and Site Operating Procedures.
7. Patrol and respond to incidents around the site.
8. Compliance of all relevant company policies and procedures.
9. Provides support and coverage for access control badges and individual authorized access in accordance with policy.
10. Key issuance/control.
11. Assist with daily MOP's (Method of Procedure) and coordinating with supervised escorts.
12. Insure visitor, employee, contractor, and vendor access compliance.
13. Access control duties, to include static and or standing post as directed.
14. Uniformed security personnel as per global standards.
Special skills and attributes include:
1. Relevant security background experience, licensing, and certificates as applicable according to the local legislation.
2. Excellent communication skills, with a courteous and professional manner.
3. Exceptional reception and customer service skills.
4. Familiarity and knowledge of MS Office products.
5. Excellent observational skills Experience communicating via two-way radio.
6. Must have a clean driving history with no "at fault" accidents within the last five (5) years
7. Strong multi-tasking abilities.

High School Diploma or GED

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Sick Days, 401K/403b Plan