Security Officer (Overnight Shift)

How You’ll Contribute

Our department prides itself on the high level of security it provides, both visible and behind the scenes. Your job as a Security Officer is to deter crime by your mere presence via regular patrols, acute attention to detail, reasonable sound judgment and prompt communication of security breaches or concerns. Your main job will be to provide top-quality security at our organization and to maintain a high-level of enthusiasm, positive and welcome attitude while providing security for employees and guests. A Flexible work schedule is required for this position which includes working 3 shift variations which may include, days, evenings, nights, weekend, holidays and overtime.

Your Impact

Responsibilities Include

• Observe and report safety concerns, security breaches and unusual circumstances while performing self-inspections of secure facilities, evaluate findings and take corrective action. You must preserve order and act to enforce policies and procedures. Hourly building patrols using an automated patrol tracking system will be required which include walking on even surfaces and climbing of stairs. (70%)

• Respond to calls for emergency matters. Perform rescue functions involving accidents, emergencies and disasters. During high stress situations you are to maintain poise during crisis situations and handle them calmly and efficiently.  You may have to assume an initial command post; may be required to act as on-scene commander until such time a higher-ranking official arrives on scene. (30%)

What You’ll Bring

Minimum Education Required

• High School diploma

Minimum Years and Type of Experience 

• Must have a minimum 2 years of physical security experience.

• Military, Law Enforcement and security experience are preferred

Necessary Knowledge and Skills

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be commissioned as an Unarmed Special Police Officer by the District of Columbia within 3 months of hire.

• Have prior experience with access building control systems.

• Be keenly alert at all times to see, hear and smell in order to respond to alarms and detect emergency situations; surroundings alerting all employees and other team members to possible threats or situations requiring immediate attention.

• Must be able to perform essential functions of the position which may include long periods of sitting, walking, standing, climbing stairs.

• Possess excellent and effective written, oral and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public. 

• Be a team player and respectful of team dynamics.

Supervision

No direct reports

Salary Information

The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations.

The salary range for this position accounts for a wide range of factors including but not limited to organizational need; specific skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and more. At the National Geographic Society, individuals are typically hired at or near the starting point of the salary range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The hourly rate for this position is $21.60 per hour + a 10% differential.

In addition, the National Geographic Society offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance; engaging and comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment; flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year) and 10 days of sick leave; 12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31; paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits; learning and development opportunities; Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy; employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks.

Job Designation

Resident - Our Resident category recognizes that certain staff need to be physically present at Base Ca