Security Specialist Jobs for OPT Students

Role:

Are you ready to play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of a dynamic environment? At Acquisition.com, we’re seeking a dedicated and proactive Security Officer to safeguard our facilities as we continue to grow. As we expand rapidly, the need for robust security protocols has never been greater. If you have experience in security and are committed to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

Our company is built on core values: Sincere Candor, Competitive Greatness, and Unimpeachable Character. As a Security Officer, you’ll embody these values, ensuring the safety and security of our environment while maintaining the highest standards of integrity. Your role will be crucial in shaping how our employees and visitors experience our facilities, with your dedication playing a key part in safeguarding our brand and upholding our commitment to excellence.

The Security Team’s primary goal is to ensure and enhance the safety and well-being of the Founders of Acquisition.com, employees, guests, vendors, and VIPs while also safeguarding the integrity of the building itself.

As a Security Specialist, you will be responsible for maintaining the physical security of both the people and the facilities at Acquisition.com Headquarters in Las Vegas, NV. You will engage with staff and guests in a professional, courteous manner and serve as both a security specialist and an ambassador for the company, representing our values in every interaction.

Responsibilities:

• Greet all visitors, guests, and vendors, and implement enhanced security protocols during major events, including baggage checks and the use of metal detection devices.
• Interact professionally with employees, guests, and vendors at all times, ensuring a positive and secure atmosphere.
• Provide a vigilant security presence to ensure a safe and secure environment at headquarters.
• Monitor CCTV and alarm systems, ensuring prompt response to any irregularities.
• Secure all entry and exit points, granting access only to those on the designated list.
• Conduct regular patrols of the property, both inside and outside the building.
• Accurately complete detailed incident reports as required, ensuring thorough documentation.
• Immediately report any suspicious activity to the Building Security Manager and follow established procedures for handling such situations.
• Maintain a calm and professional demeanor when interacting with agitated or aggressive individuals.
• Respond to medical emergencies, provide aid as needed, and ensure proper documentation of the incident.
• Uphold a high level of physical fitness and firearms proficiency to perform duties effectively.
• Utilize tools such as Google Suite, computer software, and mobile apps essential for Security Team operations.
• Collaborate with Executive Protection as directed by the Building Security Manager.
• Manage the collection of packages, deliveries, and mail, ensuring the appropriate team members are notified.
• Perform additional related tasks as necessary to support the security function.

Results:

• A welcoming yet secure environment, ensuring all individuals entering the premises are properly vetted, enhancing overall event safety.
• Reduced security risks through constant monitoring and deterrence of potential threats, fostering a secure atmosphere for all occupants.
• Rapid escalation of potential threats to ensure quick, effective resolution, minimizing risks to personnel and property.
• Comprehensive coverage of the premises, preventing unauthorized access and ensuring early detection of security issues.
• Clear, thorough documentation of security incidents, supporting future investigations and maintaining accountability.
• Timely medical assistance and proper documentation, ensuring the well-being of individuals and compliance with safety regulations.
• De-escalation of tense situations, reducing the likelihood of conflict and maintaining a peaceful work environment.
• Positive, respectful interactions that reinforce the company’s professional image while maintaining security standards.
• Secure handling of all deliveries, preventing unauthorized access to sensitive materials.
• A flexible and adaptive approach to security, ensuring all potential threats are addressed comprehensively.

Requirements

• Minimum three years armed security or law enforcement experience.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation.
• Must live in Las Vegas, NV.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Valid Nevada CCW/LEOSA.
• Own or willing to purchase a semiautomatic handgun and level 3 retention holster and other security equipment required by the company, including but not limited to Saber Red OC gel, flashlight with a minimum of 300 lumens, double hinged handcuffs (ASP/Smith and Wesson, or Peerless), Tournique, and appropriate nylon holsters for all previous items described.
• Security team members will be required to own black tactical pants, and black shineable leather boots.
• Successfully complete company-provided firearms training and qualification, along with the Physical Fitness Test, within 30 days of employment and on a semi-annual basis thereafter.
• Successfully complete company-provided first aid, CPR/AED, use of force, and hands-on/defensive tactics trainings within 8 weeks of start date and periodically thereafter as required.

Reports to:

• Building Security Manager

Location:

• Las Vegas, Nevada (Onsite)

Schedule:

• 1 open shift:
• Grave: Monday & Tuesday, Friday – Sunday, 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM (Off Wednesday & Thursday)

Compensation:

• $57,000 - $65,000 annual salary

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive, evolving benefits package designed to support your health, family, and wellbeing. Some key offerings:

• Flexible Unlimited Paid Time Off and Company-wide Holidays
• Employer sponsored Medical, Dental, & Vision plans
• $1,950 annual Employer HSA contribution
• FSA options including dependent care
• Employee assistance program and mental health resources
• Employer match program for 401(k), eligible for both Traditional and Roth accounts
• $1,200 annual wellness reimbursement through JOON that supports health, family care, pet care, fitness, and more!
• For local or visiting team members, enjoy access to a state of the art gym at our HQ in Las Vegas

Benefits eligibility applies only to full-time roles.

ACQ Core Values:

Our core values are the heart and soul of this incredible company. The right person for this role will appreciate each of these values, personally subscribe to them, and understand why each is critical to having a great business.

Competitive Greatness

Be at your best when your best is needed. Enjoyment of a hard challenge. Those who have the drive to constantly improve, the superior intellect and long term commitment to see incremental improvements become compounding returns.

Sincere Candor

Have the self awareness to accurately perceive and communicate hard truths that improve others and self, the courage to do so, and the humility to accept them, even when it hurts. Nothing great can be built without feedback: internally or externally.

Unimpeachable Character

Be the type of person with whom people are always proud to associate, personally and professionally. We look for true alignment of thoughts, words, and actions towards a goal worth pursuing.