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POSITION SUMMARY: The Lead Security officer position provides supervisory assistance to the Director of Security in regarding Safety and Security. Responsibilities include organizational planning, staffing, audits, surveys, in-depth investigations.  Performs as a working lead officer, carrying out duties of a Security Officer while supervising other Security Officers.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:  High School Diploma or Equivalent

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Valid New Mexico Driver’s License required.  BLS required within 2 weeks of hire, De-escalation ((SAMA (Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression)) is required within 60 days of hire and Taser Certification is required within 90 days of hire.  State of New Mexico Security Guard Level I and II are required within 90 days of hire.

SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Basic computer knowledge
• Understanding of basic loss prevention electronic systems

EXPERIENCE: Prevention experience in law enforcement, corrections or security preferred.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to: Director Loss Prevention and Communication

 ENVIRONMENT:

- Bloodborne pathogen   B

The Loss Prevention/Security Officer’s function is subject to varying and unpredictable situations.  Emergency and crisis circumstances, irregular working hours and exposure to assaultive behavior occur regularly

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged walking, standing or running up or down stairwells in emergency situations. Physically able to assist in restraining an average adult weighing approximately 150 pounds. Responds to and monitors potentially dangerous, violent or escalating situations with proper intervention and techniques to ensure safety of all persons concerned.