Armed Security Officer

Company: Signet Jewelers
Location: Akron
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

We have many opportunities available on our other career site pages. Click here to link to our careers page! Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox and JamesAllen.com. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. People - and the love their actions inspire - are what drive us. We're not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we're especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we're inspiring inside. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you - rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us! JOB SUMMARY: Maintain the security of the facility and premises. Providing a secure environment for employees and visitors. Protect company assets, entering, leaving, and while being processed inside the facility. Hourly Rate - Minimum $18.00. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Has a direct impact on the recovery of assets in the Secured area. The securing/screening of the distribution work areas in the Distribution Center recovering product through the screening of trash and inspection of mail.
Enforce all the rules and regulations as set forth by Signet in a just, prudent, fair, reasonable and impartial manner within the confines of and consistent with local, county, state and federal laws. The Security Officer must be fully aware of his/her limitations, prohibitions and responsibilities in carrying out these duties.
Familiar with all standing orders which are to be followed by all officers during duty hours, and specific orders; those which pertain to a particular post or assignment
Familiar with all policies, rules, regulations, directives, orders and procedures as set forth by Signet and the Director of Security
Attends training sessions, seminars, to remain knowledgeable of current law enforcement and security practices and administration
Must qualify once a year with firearm
Ability to communicate effectively in written or oral form, prepare complex reports
Establish a friendly atmosphere as an officer of a large Security department and understand Public relations
Use of firearms, hazardous materials, domestic terrorism and other subjects as directed by the Vice President of Loss Prevention and the Director of Security
Perform additional duties and projects as assigned POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Ideal officer candidates should have a high school diploma or GED. A degree in Criminal Justice would also be helpful.
Prior experience in private security is required and experience in the military or law enforcement is helpful
Candidates must have a valid 20 Hour Private Security Firearms Certificate (O.P.O.T.C.) or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment
Candidates must possess strong communication skills and a desire to help others BENEFITS & PERKS: Competitive healthcare, dental & vision insurance
401(k) matching after one year of employment
Generous PTO + company holidays
Diversity programs
Paid subscription to PlateJoy
Much more!

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