Security Officer-Hudson Square
Job Description
About the Role & Team
Would you like to be part of a team that keeps the cast, crew, celebrity guests and co-workers at The Walt Disney Company safe and secure? Our Security Officers do it all, from working special events like Disney shows to regular perimeter checks of our buildings and offices. If you thrive in an environment where no two days are exactly alike, and where professionalism and precision are valued, apply today to join us!
As a Security Officer, you’d be part of a well-trained, cohesive team that provides 24/7 protection for co-workers and guests at our buildings and at special events. Your mission? To protect Disney property and safeguard our people! This position is for multiple full time openings with a variety of shift start/end times and may include days, nights, 3rd shift, weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
What You Will Do
- Greet visitors, check company IDs, and provide temporary IDs at building entrances.
- Evaluate and screen the audience line at live TV shows.
- Be a security presence at movie premiers or private parties.
- Patrol hallways and building perimeters to spot safety issues or irregularities.
- Fill out the logbook accurately and completely.
- Answer questions asked by visitors and employees in a friendly, professional way.
- Use your know-how and training to diffuse a tense situation.
- Respond to medical or fire incidents, and work directly with local first responders.
- Assist private security details brought by celebrities, sports stars, politicians and visiting dignitaries – even the President has been known to stop by!
- Control messenger flow and package delivery.
- Apply technology to report and document incidents and handle information flow.
- Perform walk-through evaluation at off-site events.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 1 year of corporate security, law enforcement or military experience.
- Excellent communication skills, including proficient written and spoken English, and strong command of basic English grammar.
- Ability to make quick decisions using your training and common sense.
- The curiosity about talking to people in a friendly way that gets results.
- A “team” orientation and willingness to collaborate.
- Physical ability to cover all aspects of the job and be outside in all weather; and
- Flexible workdays/hours (this is a “shift work” role) and ability to work some overtime:
Preferred Qualifications
- Valid Security Guard license issued by your state.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience working under pressure.
- Ability to take command and respectfully control difficult situations
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience
- Associate degree or higher or equivalent experience preferred
