Protective Security Officer - Intermediate Level

Why USAA?

Let’s do something that really matters.
At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all of our employees served in our nation’s military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We’re working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members.
We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and service. They’re what guides everything we do – from how we treat our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what makes us so special!

The Opportunity

As a dedicated Protective Security Officer II , you will provides armed workforce security and safety by responding to and resolving issues pertaining to access control, accident and emergency response, medical response, workplace violence, active shooter events and other security issues. Under direct supervision, uses established procedures and guidelines to perform routine to moderately complex tasks and problem resolution. Performs all duties in alignment with USAA’s Security Officer Standards.

Position will be an individual contributor on a small, dynamic team of USAA Security Officers at the Colorado Springs USAA campus. Provides armed workforce security and safety by responding to and resolving issues pertaining to access control, accident and emergency response, medical response, workplace violence, active shooter events, weather events, and other safety and/or security situations. Under direct supervision, uses established procedures and guidelines to perform routine to moderately complex tasks and problem resolution. Performs all duties in alignment with USAA’s Security Officer Standards

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: Colorado Springs, CO. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Applies developing knowledge of policies, processes, and procedures; seeks guidance from team members to resolve complex issues and to identify appropriate issues for escalation.
• Controls access to USAA property and delivery access at entry gates, turnstiles, and visitor lobbies. Provides information and direction to employees, visitors and contractors.
• Provides armed response and resolution to critical incidents, such as, workplace violence, active shooter events, bomb threats and other security issues.
• Patrols USAA properties to prevent trespassing, theft, vandalism, and criminal activities; enforces parking and traffic controls and composes incident reports.
• Performs pedestrian and vehicle traffic direction and parking control as well as vehicular and walking patrols to protect USAA assets.
• Interfaces with and provides assistance to civil first responders to include federal, state and local law enforcement agencies and other emergency services providers.
• Reviews shift blotter and documents for assigned shift, ensuring that key information is communicated to team members as appropriate.
• Participates in quarterly training sessions to sustain competencies in alignment with USAA Security Officer Standards.
• Maintains valid First Aid, CPR, and expandable baton certifications in accordance with USAA Security Officer Standards.
• Maintains valid state Security Officer firearm license in compliance with state of employment requirements and in accordance with USAA Security Officer Standards.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

• High School Diploma, General Equivalency Diploma, or applicable trade/technical school diploma.

• 1 or more years of physical security, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office tools to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Possess valid state driver's license.
• Job Offer contingent on passing a Fit for Duty evaluation.
• Initial and continued employment conditional upon passing USAA’s Protective Security training standards within 3 attempts (for initial and follow-on training cycles)

What sets you apart:

• Previous armed military security or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Previous experience and competence with the use of force continuum
• Able to work autonomously and within a small team.
• Exhibit good judgement and make sound decisions in stressful situations.
• Able to pass background check and obtain Colorado Concealed Carry Firearms Permit
• Official travel out of the local area may be expected with this position
• The shift position requires employee to mid-afternoon to early evening shift, 10-hr days, 4 days per week

• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner [optional]

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job

.

What we offer:

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. The salary range for this position is: $43,750.00 - $61,820.00.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, please visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.