The Security Officer is responsible for the security and safety of Newsday’s employees, visitors and assets.  The Security Officer is the first line of defense in a comprehensive security protection plan to mitigate threats and risks that face the company, assets and employees daily.  The Officer is always expected to maintain overall situational awareness while on duty by conducting physical patrols of facilities, responding to incidents, and utilizes technology to identify and mitigate risks.

Essential Duties & Functions

Situational Awareness

• Patrols facilities and parking areas to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure perimeter doors and windows into critical areas are secure. May be on foot or driving Company vehicle.
• Capable of working fixed post to provide security to all employees, visitors, and guest to preserve order and protect property.
• Respond to alarms, incidents and other occurrences.
• Security Officer will report any malfunctions or repairs required to senior staff to arrange for service.
• Inspects access system components for proper operation and integrity. 
• Incident Report trending.

Crisis Management

• Maintain current knowledge of all crisis management plans as well as communication escalation protocols.
• Responds to alarms and dispatched calls; and decides what actions to take based on situation, facts known and position parameters.
• Must make command life/death decisions relating to serious medical emergencies, fires, building evacuations, hazardous materials incidents and domestic or workplace violence disputes.
• Ascertain the location of sick or injured persons and coordinate and/or render immediate first aid treatment if appropriate. 
• Inspects and maintains inventories of medical equipment and materials for proper operation during a medical emergency.
• Implement incident command protocols during high level incidents.
• Coordinate responding units to include local law enforcement, Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services and other emergency response agencies to ensure adequate response to mitigate any further injuries, damage or threats.

Investigation/Incident Reporting

• Conduct initial investigations and determine if further action is required.
• Gather and preserve evidence to recreate the scene.
• Write reports of all incidents, irregularities such as property damage, theft, unauthorized persons or unusual occurrences.  Enter reports in the case management system and assign management for follow-up as needed.

Customer Service

• Act as liaison among all departments and maintains contact with all levels of management.

Training

• Attends training session as required on security related subjects.

Essential Job Knowledge & Skills

Physical Requirements

Compensation

• The hourly base rate range for this role is $23.00 - $25.00, commensurate with experience and other qualifications.

Newsday Media Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and incumbents are selected, placed, trained, compensated and promoted without regard to actual or perceived sex, race, color, age, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partner status, military/veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, religion or religious creed, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, Newsday Media Group provides a reasonable accommodation for applicants/incumbents with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation.