Security Officer
GoHealth is hiring a new Security Officer that will be responsible for the overall safety and security of our Chicago offices. Your will coordinate communication and coverage with our security vendor as well as partner with our on-site contracted security offices. You will patrol the exterior and interior facilities and enforce safety an security compliance rules. You will be the first line of defense when it comes to security violations, unauthorized personal, emergency incidents and identified threats. You will report to the Director of Facilities.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate communications and schedule coverage with security vendor
- Partner with on-site contracted security officers
- Patrol exterior and interior facilities and enforce safety and security compliance rules
- Monitor closed-circuit security feeds to identify potential threats
- Deny entry to unauthorized people
- Provide entry to authorized people
- Enforce smoking area compliance
- Deter loitering and littering
- Assist with access card policy enforcement and audits
- Support Human Resource events
- Partner with front desk staff to ensure consistent presence
- Provide management with written status reports regularly and incident reports when necessary
- Support and participate in all emergency planning and activities
Skills and Experience:
- 3+ years of related experience
- Intermediate computer skills and writing proficiency.
- Must be proactive; take initiative with minimal supervision with the ability to work independently at multiple locations
- Possess a Firearm Control Card (FOID)
- Must be able to meet all major physical activity such as standing, walking, observing.
- Must be warm, engaging, charismatic; and possess a natural ability to develop rapport with others in an authentic and sincere manner
- Know how to navigate challenging situations while remaining professional, calm and positive
Benefits and Perks:
- Open vacation policy because work life balance is important
- 401k program with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Professional growth opportunities
- Generous employee referral bonuses
- Employee Resource Groups
- Work from Home Stipend
- GoHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer