Security Specialist
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10147472 Location Southington, Connecticut, United States / Town of Southington, Connecticut, United States Business ESPN Date posted Apr. 13, 2026Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
The Global Security & Safety department ensures the safety, security and well-being of all ESPN employees, guests and assets. We provide security and safety services for all ESPN owned and leased facilities and ESPN remote events worldwide!
What Will You Do
- Greet, screen, and advise all visitors within established procedures.
- Implement company security and parking policies consistently and fairly.
- Identify and report safety and security hazards and secure property as advised
- Complete and issue hot work permits and conduct inspections and fire watch assignments per hot work permit processes to preserve safety at ESPN facilities in designated hot work areas.
- Provide appropriate general information to visitors and employees and perform general security system checks.
- Perform access control duties at high traffic exterior posts and vehicle inspections in accordance with established procedures.
- Perform truck inspections for all deliveries coming onto campus according to the standard operating procedures.
- Conduct X-Ray package and mail screenings subsequent to certification via MSA.
- Supervise fire alarm control panel and interpret alarm indicators for emergency type and location. Assess, resolve and respond within a three (3) minute timeframe from initial alarm.
- Assist with scheduling maintenance for fleet vehicles.
- Respond to medical, fire, security, and other safety related emergencies and incidents as trained and write comprehensive reports following established procedures.
- Provide security presence at special events (on or off-campus).
- Establish barricades, operate gates, and generally direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
- Complete special assignments and assist with Command Post and Global Operations Center duties
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Must currently possess and maintain a valid CT Guard certification.
- Must possess a valid Connecticut Driver’s license
- One or more years of customer service or related experience.
- Pass a pre-employment background check, DMV check, and urinalysis drug screen.
- Flexibility to work varying schedules (hours and days off) and work overtime as approved.
- Technical skills including using MS Outlook email and Word.
- Maintain a professional presence in image and interactions at all times.
- Excellent customer service skills
- Outstanding verbal and writing ability
- Two plus years security or law enforcement experience.
- Strong leadership, judgment and decision-making skills
- Clear teamwork focus
- Ability to make effective decisions while performing under pressure
- Perform tasks independently within established guidelines
- Ability to operate company transportation
- Able to take command and diplomatically control difficult situations
Preferred Qualifications:
- One year or more of work experience in Facilities Management or similar field handling service requests.
- Proficient in secondary language
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience
About ESPN:
Working at ESPN is unlike anything else. That’s because we’re always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. Every day we’re doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ESPN, Inc, which is part of a business we call ESPN.
ESPN, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.