Armed Security Officer

Job Description

Building trusted markets — powered by our people.

At Cboe Global Markets, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.

We’re building inclusive ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’ve earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. Our Associate Resource Groups champion diversity, equity and inclusion, giving employees a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.

Sound like the place for you? Join us!

The Facilities team is hiring for an Armed Security Officer.

The Armed Security Specialist at Cboe responsibilities will include maintaining a safe and secure environment for customers and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Provides safety and security for employees, member firms, vendors, guests, and visiting employees.
• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points. Permit entry when required.
• Monitors, directs, and controls all emergency situations (i.e. building evacuations, fire alarms, bomb threats, etc.) through the monitoring of radio communication and building safety controls.
• Controls access and movement to and from trading floor, ,visitors’ center and within the entire building.
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures
• Acts as liaison between local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies as needed
• Maintains organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed office / company social events, etc. by coordinating the
• Regular attendance at the work place in a traditional office environment will be required

The ideal candidate has:

• Minimum 10 years law enforcement experience with the Chicago Police Department or similar municipal police departments performing law enforcement duties.
• Extensive knowledge of Illinois Criminal Code and Chicago Municipal Ordinances.
• Current with all applicable firearms training requirements.

• Minimum Education Requirement: Associates degree in Criminal Justice, Finance, or related field

You’ll really stand out with:

• Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice, Finance, or related field
• Member in good standing with the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS)

Benefits and Perks

We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days
• Flexible, hybrid work environment, where you choose where and how you work
• Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services
• 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
• Employee referral bonus program
• Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities

Some of our employees’ favorite benefits and perks include:

• Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office
• Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities
• Generous charitable giving company match
• Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
• On-site gyms  and discounts to other fitness centers

More About Cboe Global Markets

We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people.  Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyon