Job Posting Title:

Security Specialist

Req ID:

10101312

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

ESPN, the world’s leading multiplatform sports entertainment brand, features eight U.S. television networks, the leading sports app, direct-to-consumer ESPN+, leading social and digital platforms, ESPN.com, ESPN Audio, endeavors on every continent around the world, and more. Based in Bristol, Conn., the 123-acre campus serves as headquarters and is comprised of approximately 20 buildings totaling more than 1.2 million square feet of office, production, and technical space.

The Global Security & Safety department ensures the safety, security and well-being of all ESPN employees, guests and assets. We provide security and safety services for all ESPN owned and leased facilities and ESPN remote events worldwide! These are full time positions with a variety of shift start/end times.

What Will You Do?

• Greet, screen, and advise all visitors within established procedures.
• Implement company security and parking policies consistently and fairly.
• Identify and report safety and security hazards and secure property as advised
•  Complete and issue hot work permits and conducts inspections and fire watch assignments per hot work permit processes to preserve safety at ESPN facilities in designated hot work areas.
• Provide appropriate general information to visitors and employees and perform general security system checks.
• Perform access control duties at high traffic exterior posts and vehicle inspections in accordance with established procedures.
• Supervise fire alarm control panel and interpret alarm indicators for emergency type and location. Assess, resolve and respond within a three (3) minute timeframe from initial alarm.
• Assist with scheduling maintenance for fleet vehicles.
• Respond to medical, fire, security, and other safety related emergencies and incidents as trained and write comprehensive reports following established procedures.
• Provide security presence at special events (on or off-campus).
• Establish barricades, operate gates, and generally direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
• Complete special assignments and assist with Command Post and Global Operations Center duties
   

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Must currently possess and maintain a valid CT Guard certification.
• A Driver’s license valid in the state of Connecticut is required.
• One or more years of customer service or related experience.
• Pass a pre-employment background check, DMV check, and urinalysis drug screen.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules (hours and days off) and work overtime as approved.
• Technical skills including using MS Outlook email and Word.
• Maintain a professional presence in image and interactions at all times.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Outstanding verbal and writing ability
• Two plus years security or law enforcement experience.
• Strong leadership, judgment and decision-making skills
• Clear teamwork focus
• Ability to make effective decisions while performing under pressure
• Perform tasks independently within established guidelines
• Ability to operate company transportation, including fleet and gem cart vehicles
• Able to take command and diplomatically control difficult situations
   

Preferred Qualifications

• One year or more of work experience in Facilities Management or similar field handling service requests.
• Proficient in secondary language
   

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
   

Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits
 

Disability accommodation for employment applications

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email [email protected] with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
 

The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Job Posting Segment:

ESPN Administration

Job Posting Primary Business:

Global Security

Primary Job Posting Category:

Ops General

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Southington, CT, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-09-19