Security Specialist Cottage Grove Grand Rapids 12:00Pm - 8:00Pm

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POSITION OVERVIEW
The Security Specialist II is responsible for maintaining, planning, coordinating, and responding to all activities related to the physical safety and security of Gentex assets, employees, and visitors. Security Specialists also work in our Gentex Security Operations Center monitoring multiple security and life safety systems.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop and enforce emergency management and life safety policies, procedures, and programs that address key issues and concerns for compliance with company, insurance, and government requirements or regulations.
• Monitor dispatch center equipment and technology, and facility equipment to ensure proper operation and escalate alarms as needed.
• Champion the operation of fire protection, sprinkler, and security alarm equipment and systems.
• Maintain and continuously improve the operation of multi-facility card access system, including but not limited to, issuing badge access and keys, maintenance, etc.
• Investigate and respond to security and safety related notifications using appropriate job-related resources and equipment, document incident reports, and liaise with law enforcement, security personnel, and leadership, as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Emergency Response Team Members to address life safety needs during building emergencies and other crises. Assume a role within the Incident Command Structure and provide guidance to Emergency Response Team Members during emergency and hazmat situations, as needed.
• Participate in relevant security training.
• Proactively de-escalate potentially hostile situations and individuals, as needed.
• Provide overwatch for the security team during safety planning and relevant building emergencies and other crises.
• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU'LL DO IT

• Communicating effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.

• Employee Relations - Understanding and demonstrating knowledge of rules, principles, and best practices related to employee conduct, performance, and dispute resolution.
• Personal accountability - Keeping promises and honoring commitments, accepting responsibility for one's actions and assuming responsibility when dealing with problems, crises, and issues.
• Situational adaptability - Ability to work with evolving systems, processes and structures, demonstrating the flexibility to adapt to changing environments, requirements and regulations. Adapting approach and processes to match the shifting demands of different situations. Showing an openness to new ideas and handling uncertainty well. Assuming new responsibilities when necessary. Demonstrates the flexibility to adapt to changing environments. Adjusts approach to adapt to shifting demands.
• Individual efficiency - Effectively managing time and resources so that individual work is completed efficiently.
• Maintaining high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
• Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.

WHAT TO BRING

• A High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 4 years of active law enforcement or applicable and related active-duty military service.
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Ability to work nonstandard hours and/or holidays as needed.
• Meet the following physical requirements:

• High level of hand dexterity/coordination. Some assembly processes require repetitive grasping, pushing, gripping, lifting and manipulation forces and weights up to 5 lbs.
• 20/30 corrected eyesight with color recognition.
• Ability to stand, remain stationary, and/or move about for 8 hours.
• Some positions require repetitive lifting up to 35 lbs.

• Some positions require frequent to repetitive bending, reaching, squatting, or otherwise positioning the body to load and unload materials from racks, skids, and carts of varying heights.
• Other physical requirements may apply to some positions.

WHAT WILL HELP

• 5+ years of active law enforcement or applicable and related active duty- military service.
• At least 2 years of experience working with life safety equipment.
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, or occupational safety preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain relevant state certifications.
• General understanding of monitoring systems and radio communications.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bilingual or Spanish-speaking skills preferred.

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer
Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.
Assistance
Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at recruiting@gentex.com. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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