Security Officer - Facilities (2nd Shift) - Growing Company

Covance Inc.Great service, exceptional growth!

As a billion dollar company with widespread global reach, Covance's ability to offer integrated drug development services is unsurpassed. Covance has achieved impressive growth by fostering a work environment that encourages, develops and leverages our team?s capabilities. Covance is committed to that mission - to cultivate the varied skills, cultures, ideas and experiences of every employee around the globe. There is no better time to join us!


Covance Inc. is a leading supplier of drug development services to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Covance partners with innovative companies, offering valuable services in all phases of the drug development process as well as analytical and commercial impact services. As an integral part of these partnerships, our employees make a difference in the lives of millions. Covance is growing. It's a great time to join us!As a Security Office for Covance, you will provide professional security services by ensuring a safe and secure environment exists for employees and company property.Responsibilities & opportunities:
Ensure the integrity and proper operating condition of all installed security system. Reports abnormal conditions to supervisor and takes minor corrective actions as directed.
Brief and debrief other security staff to pass along pertinent business related information.
Patrol campus and buildings, monitoring for conditions or situations which pose a risk to the safety/security of people and/or property or are in violation of company policy, regardless of weather conditions.
Document and reports all daily activities and incidents in the Security Reporting Database. Monitor PC based monitoring systems and electronic equipment at Security Station (e.g. Security Access Control System, CCTV, Environmental Management and Control systems, and the fire alarm systems. Document and maintain study-related data relating to environmental conditions for Environmental Monitoring Systems.
Monitor and maintain status of Fire Alarm panel and take appropriate action in response to alarms.
Respond to emergencies in accordance with company policy (e.g., medical, chemical spills, fire evacuations).
Enforce company policies, especially Security and Environmental, Health and Safety. Maintain a positive and professional attitude and appearance at all times.
Check personnel, contractors, service technicians, and vendors for proper authorization to facilities and for contraband.
Receive after business hour deliveries of packages and mail, document, and store appropriately.
Provide a high level of customer service to co-workers as well as internal and external customers by pleasantly greeting and directing clients, visitors, employees and vendors to the resource that will best meet their need.
Answer and relay incoming calls to personnel designated by the caller or by the nature of the inquiry without compromising company or employee confidentiality.Qualifications
Requires High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and record information accurately. Minimum of 1-2 years applicable security experience.
Completion of Police Science Association Degree or security related certification is preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong PC skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook is preferred.
Demonstrate quality customer service skills.Minimum of 1-2 years applicable security experience. Completion of Police Science Association Degree or security related certification is preferred.At Covance, we help make the miracles of medicine a reality. We offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career. Covance is well-positioned for continued growth!
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Covance is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. (M/F/D/V). Your confidentiality and privacy are important to us.
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