Security Officer I

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.

It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.

From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.

More reasons you’ll love working here include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
• Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
• Adoption reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
• Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon 
• Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
• Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
• Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi

Responsibilities

• Provide any needed assistance to customers, team members and visitors
• Perform security patrols by foot and/or by company vehicle
• The protection of individuals and their property while controlling access to the premises
• Neutralize situations calmly with tact and common sense
• Watch for safety and protect property from fire hazards, tresspassing, and other security related situations
• Investigate and take the appropriate lawfully action as authorized by the Corporate Security Leader on accidents, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activities, safety and fire
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions to perform common security functions and duties
  

Qualifications

Must Have Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Meet physical needs of the job
• Meet all legal requirements to be able to work in the United States
• Must demonstrate good moral fitness and ethical standards
• Effective verbal and nonverbal communication
• Make independent and good judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures
• Must be detailed oriented and have satisfactory literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities
• Have no disqualifying criminal history or convictions
• Be able to work alone responsibly and without supervision
• Must have working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
• May be standing for long periods of time
• Meet minimum requirements set by insurer to drive a company vehicle:
  
  • No moving traffic violations in the past 3 years
  • No at fault accidents in the past 5 years
  • Have not had driver's license denied, suspended or revoked in the last 3 years
  • No driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUI) convictions in the past 5 years
• Ability to work a 1pm-10pm shift
• Monday through Friday hours, however, may be required to work nights, days, holidays and weekends

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPR certified
• Prior security experience
• Completed the training requirements for an unarmed security officer in Michigan or have previous military or law enforcement experience