Security Associate - Evening Shift

The Global Security & Safety department is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of all ESPN human resources, guests and assets. In addition, the department provides security and safety services for all ESPN-owned and leased facilities and ESPN remote events worldwide. This position is based in Bristol, CT.

This position requires availability to work an evening shift, with regular hours from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Flexibility to support business needs may be required.

Responsibilities

• Greet, screen, and direct all visitors following the established procedures.

• Enforce company security and parking policies consistently and fairly.

• Monitor company property, identify and report safety and security hazards.

• Secure property as directed.

• Completes and issues hot work permits.

• Conduct inspections by established hot work permit processes to preserve safety at ESPN facilities.

• Conduct fire watch assignments in designated hot work areas.

• Provide appropriate general information for visitors and employees.

• Perform general security system checks.

• Perform access control duties at high-traffic exterior posts in accordance with established procedures.

• Perform vehicle and truck inspections in accordance with established inspection protocols.

• May respond to medical, fire, security, and other safety-related emergencies and incidents as trained and write comprehensive reports following established procedures.

• Might be asked to provide a security presence at special events on or off campus.

• In some instances, you may be asked to establish barricades, operate gates, and generally direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

• You may be asked to complete special assignments as required.

• Accurately create work orders documenting requestors’ names, locations, and the type of service needed.

• Create work orders and dispatch maintenance personnel to the correct location of requested work orders.

• Assist in the distribution and tracking of related departmental keys.

• Monitor handheld radio channels for HVAC, Electrical, Maintenance, Construction, and Safety to facilitate communication between groups.

• Receive and process all requests for facilities services through phone calls, email, and radio.

• Monitor the main company’s external phone line and direct incoming telephone calls as appropriate.

• Perform MSA X-Ray screenings in the distribution center.

Basic Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of security or law enforcement experience

• Must possess and maintain a valid Connecticut Driver’s license

• Must currently possess and maintain a valid Connecticut Guard certification

• Must pass a pre-employment background check, DMV check, and urinalysis drug screen.

• Must have the flexibility to work a varying schedule (hours and days off) and work overtime as approved.

• Must have a basic familiarity with computers, including MS Outlook email, Word, Smartsheet, and Teams.

• Must always maintain a professional presence in image and interactions.

• Must obtain and retain MSA certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s work experience in Facilities Management or a similar field, handling service requests. 

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Strong writing ability and command of basic English grammar.

• Strong leadership, judgment, and decision-making skills.

• Highly adaptable with the ability to work well under pressure.

• Ability to perform tasks independently within established guidelines.

• Ability to operate company vehicles.

• Able to take command and diplomatically control difficult situations

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.​ 

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Additional Information:  This position does not have light-duty status.

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The hiring range for this position in Connecticut is $39,700 to $64,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.