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Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of structural wind towers in North America. We focus on excellence, offering premier value to our customers. Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. is seeking an Unarmed Security Officer to support company operations. Unarmed Security Officers play a key role by providing security for our employees and property. The Security Officer conducts regular monitoring of our property, as well as serving as the first point of contact for visitors entering the building or property, which may vary from location to location. This individual also assists with investigating on-site incidents, preventing theft, and calmly mitigating escalated situations. Additionally, the Unarmed Security Officer acts as a liaison between customers, visitors, and employees, as well as prepares documentation necessary to support the security administration program.

Job Location: Newton, IA

What you'll do:

• Perform security patrols by company vehicle and/or on foot, depending on location.
• Monitor property and report any unlawful activity.
• Prevent the theft or misappropriation of any goods, money, or other items of value.
• Protect individuals or property, including but not limited to proprietary information, from harm or misappropriation.
• Control access to the premises.
• Investigate and take the appropriate action as authorized on accidents, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activities, safety, and fire.
• Neutralize situations calmly with tact and common sense.
• Enforce Arcosa policies and procedures.
• Provide any needed assistance to customers, employees, or visitors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Plant Management.
• Prepare and maintain records and documentation pertaining to incidents, and other security officer administration
• Ability to work either shift - May change based on production needs.

What you'll need:

• High school education (or equivalent) required
• Ability to obtain Non-Commission Security Officer License
• Ability to work shift work required, days, swing, nights, weekends, and holidays year-round
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate documentation
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to interface effectively with individuals of all levels
• Strong customer service skills
• Prior knowledge of security operations, safety practices in a business and/or manufacturing environment preferred
• Prior experience and enforcement of procedures and policies preferred
• This position requires the ability to read, write and speak in English

Working Conditions:

• Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds.
• This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays
• Ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant

Safety Activities:

• Be aware of and observe all safety practices. Including but not limited to- Safety glasses, safety boots (Metatarsal Guard Required), hearing protection, etc.... as required
• Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.

As an important member of the team, you will be responsible for:

• Activating the potential of our people,
• Caring for our customers,
• Optimizing operations and
• Integrating sustainability into our daily practices as well as our long-term strategy and promote a results-driven culture that is aligned with long term value creation.

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Benefits:

• Health & Pharmacy
• Dental & Vision
• Critical Illness
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) W/Company Match
• Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.