Armed Security Officer - Full Time

Borsheims is looking for a full-time Security Officer to join our team. At Borsheims, we take pride in providing our Signature Service to every customer, and you will play a vital role in helping us do that.

Our Security Officers are responsible for providing an armed presence to ensure a safe and secure environment and to protect company property and employees. If you have prior security or military experience and enjoy providing a secure and safe environment, you may be the gem we’ve been searching for!

Job Duties

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for customers, employees, vendors, and company assets.
• Perform security patrols, opening and closing procedures, and staff assigned security posts.
• Monitor CCTV systems and respond to security concerns, emergencies, and safety incidents.
• Greet visitors, manage access control, and ensure compliance with security policies.
• Investigate security incidents and missing merchandise, documenting findings as needed.
• Support cash handling security, merchandise tracking, and other loss prevention activities.
• Assist with employee access control, identification, and security administration.
• Maintain required certifications and provide security support for special events and off-site activities.

Experience and Skills

• Ability to work assigned schedule on a regular basis.
• Ability to communicate with customers, co-workers, and business contacts in a clear, concise, courteous, and professional manner.
• Ability to observe and evaluate security risks with and without electronic surveillance systems.
• Ability to maintain a constant state of awareness for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move throughout the facility, including stairs, confined workspaces, and various departments.
• Ability to maintain weapons certification and required emergency response certifications.
• Ability to think under pressure, maintain composure, and assume a leadership role when needed.
• Stamina to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to wear a security uniform and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to work assigned schedule on a regular basis.
• Ability to communicate with customers, co-workers, and business contacts in a clear, concise, courteous, and professional manner.
• Ability to see well enough to observe and evaluate security risks with and without the aid of electronic surveillance systems.
• Ability to hear and speak well enough to converse with others in person, via wireless radio, via telephone and paging system without the aid of electronic amplification.
• Ability to maintain constant state of awareness for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move about the store from department to department, get behind narrow counter areas, bend down or reach up into drawers/shelves and make numerous trips up and down a flight of stairs.
• Ability to maintain weapons certification and safely operate a weapon; ability to maintain certification in CPR, first aid and AED.
• Ability to think under pressure and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to assume a leadership role in making decisions and effectively handling situations.
• Dexterity to write in small print, operate a weapon, operate a CCTV system, operate a computer keyboard, operate office equipment, and handle small jewelry/gift items.
• Stamina to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to wear a uniform at all times. Uniform includes utility belt containing baton, flashlight, service weapon, etc. (weighing up to 25 pounds).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs.

Job Benefits

Borsheims is a luxury jewelry and gift retailer and a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family.  We value our employees and provide a family-friendly work environment and a flexible schedule for all.  If hired, you would be eligible to enjoy Borsheims' excellent benefits, which include: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Medical and Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Employee Discount
• Service Awards
• Promote-from-Within Philosophy
• Ongoing Education and Training

Schedule

• Regular weekly schedule
• No late nights
• Sundays off (except during the holiday season)

If you’re passionate about becoming a Security Officer and want to be part of a team that celebrates life’s special moments, we encourage you to apply.