Security & Safety Officer 1

STRS Ohio, STRS

The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) is seeking a Security & Safety Officer 1 to join its Security & Safety Department.

Established in 1920 and serving Ohio’s educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s largest retirement systems, serving over 500,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $96.9 billion as of June 30, 2024, in assets and paying more than $7 billion in benefits annually.

STRS Ohio provides a competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including on-site parking, educational assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and on-site fitness center. At STRS Ohio, you can experience rewarding work in a professional, business casual work environment. We welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for everyone. We are continually seeking bright and talented individuals to join our team.

Compensation:

$20.62/ hr.

Work Schedule:

3:00pm-11:00pm Friday-Tuesday. Days off: Wednesday and Thursday.

General Summary:

Under the direction of the director, Administrative Services, provide security for State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio’s (STRS Ohio) physical and intellectual property and personnel against harm from fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry or property damage. Maintain watch of facilities and equipment malfunction.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate individual. May provide general information and directions.

Patrol building and grounds; including computer room and the Discovery Park on an hourly basis.

Conduct surveillance of buildings and grounds through closed circuit television (CCTV) and other electronic systems.

Watch for and report, irregularities and hazards, such as unlocked doors, property damage or leaking pipes. Report and issues on the daily log documenting the discrepancy and complete an incident report if needed.

Sound alarms as required. Confer with management when situations require immediate attention; call police and fire departments when required.

Ensure all associates and visitors exit building safely in the event of a fire or other emergency requiring evacuation.

Provide emergency first aid; call emergency services when required.

Perform various inspections such as the weekly equipment inspection and the monthly fire extinguisher inspection and provide the documentation to the director, Administrative Services and operations coordinator, Security and Safety.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the persons so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision.

Summary of Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Knowledge of, or ability and willingness to learn operation of, protection systems; (may require specialized training):

Security alarm system and surveillance cameras

Fire alarm and fire extinguishing equipment

First aid, including CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (Automatic External Defibrillator)

Card key door control systems

Incident reporting systems

Ability to work with and preserve confidential information required.

Above average oral and written communication skills required.

Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with internal and external contacts required.

Ability to climb stairs and provide physical assistance in removing individuals during emergency evacuations and pursue and/or physically remove individuals intent on causing harm required.

Ability to respond to visual and auditory alarms required.

Proven ability to operate Microsoft Office programs and standard office equipment required.

Valid Ohio driver's license and a safe driving record required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Statement

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.

ADA Statement

STRS Ohio is committed to ensuring access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations across all its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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