Security Officer

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for employees, visitors, contractors, and company property. This position supports facility security operations through access control, security monitoring, patrols, incident response, and customer service. The Security Officer serves as a key resource in protecting company assets, enforcing site policies, and responding to emergencies and security-related incidents.

This role may require being onsite Sunday - Saturday. More information to be discussed throughout the interview process.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Access Control & Security Monitoring

• Monitor access control systems, surveillance cameras, and security operations from the CSC Headquarters security desk.

• Control facility access by verifying identification and issuing employee, contractor, vendor, visitor, loaner, and replacement badges.

• Process badge terminations, access changes, and security requests.

• Troubleshoot badge access and security system issues.

• Provide professional customer service and assistance to employees, visitors, and contractors.

• Support facility readiness activities during early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Patrol & Facility Security

• Conduct regular interior and exterior foot and vehicle patrols of CSC Headquarters facilities.

• Identify and report safety hazards, suspicious activity, unauthorized access, and security concerns.

• Ensure facilities, doors, gates, and designated areas are properly secured.

• Unlock designated parking lots and support operational readiness activities.

Incident Response & Reporting

• Respond to alarms, disturbances, medical emergencies, and other incidents.

• Notify Facilities, Security, and On-Call personnel of emergencies, including water leaks, smoke conditions, fire or police activity, and other facility issues.

• Investigate incidents and prepare accurate incident reports and daily activity logs.

• Enforce company policies, security procedures, and site regulations.

• Maintain professionalism and sound judgment during emergency situations.

YOU HAVE

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• 2-3 years of security experience.

• Valid security license or certification as required by state or local regulations.

• Strong observation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to remain alert and make sound decisions in rapidly changing situations.

• Ability to stand, walk, and patrol for extended periods.

• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain certification upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in corporate security, law enforcement, military, or related fields.

• Experience with access control systems, CCTV monitoring, and incident reporting.

• Basic computer proficiency, including email and report writing.

• Strong customer service skills.

Work Environment

• Position requires indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

• Frequent standing, walking, and vehicle patrols throughout the shift.

• May require working evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and responding to emergency situations.

• Ability to respond quickly to incidents and security concerns across multiple facilities.

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. 

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.