At ESPN, sports are our passion. Our calling, our motivation. But you don t have to be a sports expert to be successful here; you just have to know what it takes to be a winner. Here, we're a culture of driven people who believe in working hard, in testing ourselves, in thinking outside the arena of a job description. Maybe you share these qualities. Maybe you re the type of person we re looking for to join us. If so, consider a place on our Global Security team. Whether you re a rookie or a seasoned vet, odds are there s a job in Global Security that will put your skills and talents to work. With a job in Global Security at ESPN, you ll quickly realize it s our commitment to excellence that s made us the worldwide leader in sports. And you ll see it as a career that ll allow you to grow. In a place where you ll contribute. And in a culture that s competitive, but always supportive.

Senior Security Specialist Bristol, CT
Job ID: 248737

ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities. Sports media assets include ESPN on ABC, six domestic cable television networks 34 international networks and syndications, ESPN Radio, ESPN digital media, ESPN The Magazine, and ESPN Enterprises. ESPN is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc., which is an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. The Hearst Corporation holds a 20 percent interest in ESPN.

ESPN Global Security ensures that a secure and safe environment is provided for all ESPN employees, guests and events by achieving excellence in the level of security and services provided. We are here to serve ESPN interests 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ESPN Global Security offers progressive career opportunities for best-in-class security professionals in both part time and full time capacities.

The Senior Security Specialist is a highly skilled professional who has significant interaction with external constituents, security management, supervisors and staff. This highly-visible team member s assignments will include the Main Security Office operations and Rover Patrol responsibilities where success depends on strong decision making abilities. Our Senior Security Specialist must reflect the company s high standards and image in their day to day responsibilities and interactions including compliance with ESPN Global Security appearance guidelines. The Senior Security Specialist must successfully graduate from a two week training academy to continue employment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in all Main Security Office functions to include security enforcement, emergency response, monitor fire and HVAC Systems, communicate with local police and fire departments, dispatch operations, and emergency notifications.
  
• Perform core Rover duties including campus rounds, break coverage, building inspection, perimeter patrol and more.
  
• Photograph new employees/contractors and create identification cards.
  
• Assist Facilities Service Center in call taking and dispatch functions in accordance with the established procedures.
  
• Provide leadership during response to all medical, fire, security, and other safety related emergencies and incidents and write comprehensive reports following established procedures.
  
• Occasionally monitor fire alarm control panel and interpret alarm indicators for emergency type and location. Rapidly reposition to location of possible emergency and assess, determine and respond within a 3 minute timeframe from initial alarm.
  
• Occasionally perform Security Associate and Security Specialist duties. Be a role model and reinforce standards for those roles.
  
• Identify and recommend security protocol or procedural enhancements.
  
• Monitor company property, identify and report safety and security hazards.
  
• Secure property as directed.
  
• Provide security presence at special events.
  
• Establish barricades, operate gates, and generally direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
  
• Provide appropriate general information to visitors and employees.
  
• Perform general security system checks.
  
• Perform access control duties at high traffic exterior posts in accordance with established procedures.
  
• Perform vehicle inspections in accordance with established inspection protocols.
  
• Monitor and enforce campus parking regulations in accordance with established procedures.

Basic qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
  
• A minimum of 3 years of security or law enforcement experience; or college degree in related field required.
  
• Must possess and maintain a Driver s license valid in the state of Connecticut.
  
• Must currently possess and maintain a valid CT Guard certification or be able to attain a valid CT Guard certification within 2 weeks of employment.
  
• Must be able to physically perform fire alarm response duties within the required 3 minute response time. This may include running up to 150 yards and ascending up to 3 flights of stairs to reach the farthest possible emergency location.
  
• Must pass a pre-employment background check, credit check and urine drug screen.
  
• Must have the flexibility to work varying schedules (hours and days off) and work overtime as approved.
  
• Must have the ability to perform basic work tasks on computers, including using MS Outlook email and Word.
  
• Maintain a professional presence in image and interactions at all times.

Desired qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills.
  
• Superior writing ability and command of English grammar.
  
• Strong judgment and decision making skills.
  
• Proven ability to operate as an informal leader within a team.
  
• Possess the ability to apply functional expertise and guide others.
  
• Ability to positively influence team effectiveness.
  
• Highly adaptable with the ability to work well under pressure. Maintain composure in stressful situations.
  
• Ability to perform tasks independently and apply good judgment in a variety of situations.
  
• Ability to operate company transportation, including fleet and gem cart vehicles.
  
• Able to take command and diplomatically control difficult situations.
  
• Physical ability to perform all responsibilities as listed above.

To learn more and to apply, please visit http://jobs.espncareers.com/connecticut/facilities-_-security/jobid649038-senior-security-specialist-jobs

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