Safety and Security Officer - 2nd shift

The primary purpose of this position is to monitor the CCTV, Access Control, and dispatch systems, as well as the protection of 1-800-Flowers.com, INC. Assets. They will answer all security related phone calls and report incidents involving the company's employee, and assets as well as monitor all foot and vehicle traffic flowing through the campus. Officers will work with Human resources and Legal to enforce all 1-800-Flowers.com, INC. policies and procedures.

Major responsibilities of the position are listed below. To perform the job successfully, the individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties, assignments and specific projects may be assigned at the discretion of executive management.

• Patrol parking lots and exterior buildings to monitor and enforce parking policies
• Prepare all incidents summaries and reports finding using computer programs
• Respond to calls for assistance from various departments throughout the company
• Investigate crimes against the corporation by gathering information from all appropriate sources
• Responds to burglary and fire alarm calls on campus while communicating with emergency services
• Respond and provide medical assistance to all medical emergencies and administer First Aid/CPR
• Assist paramedics when required
• Perform other duties as assigned

 

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.

 

KNOWLEDGE

• Public Safety and Security -- Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

 

SKILLS

• Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Critical Thinking -- Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Judgment and Decision Making -- Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision making.
• Negotiation -- Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Coordination -- Adjusting actions in relation to other's actions.

• Teamwork -- Works effectively both independently and as a team member.

 

ABILITIES

• Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Speech Clarity -- The ability to speak clearly so others understand you.
• Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Written Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Deductive Reasoning -- The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Inductive Reasoning -- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events.)
• Dynamic Flexibility -- The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Extent Flexibility -- The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Self-motivated, with problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions independently
• Must receive Company-provided vaccinations (hepatitis B)
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs
• Ability to walk, stand, bend and twist for 8-10 hours a day
• Ability to work in variable weather conditions including extreme heat and cold as well as a in a noisy environment
• Honest and respectful communication
• Compliance with company attendance standards
• FLSA status: Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 1+ years’ experience
• Experience – 1-2 years.
• Demonstrated comprehension skills are required.
• Basic PC and systems skills (Microsoft word).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal) required.