Corporate Security Associate - Part time "As Needed"

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. Because, at Markel, the work you do gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities.

Whether you’re wild about horses, bananas for boats or driven by data, you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers.

We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Join us and play your part in something special!

This role is responsible for the security and safety of Markel associates and to protect Markel property from theft, sabotage, fire and accidents.

Responsible for investigating and writing reports on accidents, incidents, suspicious activities, safety and fire hazards and / or other security related issues.

Security Associate will provide any needed assistance to associates, customers, and visitors within departmental guidelines and maintain a positive contact between internal and external customers.

Proactively manage the work processes of the Security Desk to ensure compliance with internal & departmental policies for the Security & Safety environment at the campus.

Must be able to apply safety and security knowledge for quick decisions in emergency situations.

Job Responsibilities :

• Oversees and provides any needed assistance to associates, customers, and visitors within departmental guidelines and maintain a positive contact between internal and external customers.
• Accountable for maintaining confidential information and ensuring all team members do the same.
• Proactively manage the work processes of the Security Desk to ensure compliance with internal & departmental policies for the Security & Safety environment at the campus.
• Responsible for investigating and writing reports on accidents, incidents, suspicious activities, safety and fire hazards and / or other security related issues.
• For all emergencies must be able to apply safety and security knowledge for quick decisions in emergency situations and follow department procedures and immediately contact Security Director and / or Manager to relay pertinent information.

For medical emergencies ascertain exact nature of problem, immediacy of need, calm the caller, and encourage the caller to remain on the line in case further assistance is required.

For fire emergencies determine whether people are at risk and ascertain nature and extent of fire. For police emergencies assess potential for violence and degree of risk to public and police personnel, as well as nature of crime and whether it is still in progress.

Maintain files (both electric and paper documents) and route incoming emails and documents according to department guidelines.

Stay abreast of incoming work; understand the sequence of work to be produced in order to complete all work according to service standards and guidelines.

Job Requirements :

Time / Attendance Requirements

Part Time "as needed basis" for coverage of staff / events

On Call"- schedule is based off of demand

Education

• High School Diploma / equivalent
• College degree preferred
• Courses in Criminal Justice, Public Safety and / or Emergency Management preferred

Certification

• Current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Armed Security Officer
• Current CPR / Basic First Aid Certification

Work Experience

Minimum of 5 years previous / current Law Enforcement / Public Safety, or Corporate Security Officer experience required

Skill Sets

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong team player
• Flexibility in schedule
• Attention to details
• Ability to work in high stress environment and manage emergency situations
• Ability to lift 75lbs.

Who we are :

Markel Group (NYSE MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

We’re all about people We win together We strive for better

We enjoy the everyday We think further

What’s in it for you :

In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.

• We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life.
• All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.

W e also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.

Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Are you ready to play your part?

Choose Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors.

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Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic.

• This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation;
• gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available;
• medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities;
• military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight;

matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law.