Job Description

Location: Akron, Ohio
Sponsorship Available: No 
Relocation Assistance Available: No 

About the Position

In the role of Security Officer Specialist for Goodyear, you will join an existing team to provide security support to 14 buildings across the Goodyear campus.  This includes protection of Goodyear associates, property, and visitors to campus facilities as well as the Patrol of Akron campus and surrounding facilities. Being vigilant in identifying risks and taking the appropriate actions to mitigate risks is critical. Additionally, this role will conduct necessary follow-up actions pertaining to security incidents, issues, surveys, or areas of specialization.  We are a 24x7 operation with this open position focused on a Tuesday – Friday 2:00 PM to Midnight schedule.  Flexibility to other days and times as needed is required.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Become familiar with security systems (staff, policies & procedures, electronic equipment/hardware, computer software/databases, services) necessary to maintain a business environment free from serious interruptions. Respond to emergencies and risks that threaten people and property that could result in substantial financial losses to the company. Initiate or conduct investigations as required under the direction of Corporate Security management
• Monitor incoming customer and emergency telephone calls to ensure that they are handled effectively and that each is documented for managerial review.  Initiate and maintain current emergency contact lists. Consult with and advise corporate executives and managers of functional departments of potentially substantial business-related issues.
• Enforce company and departmental directives established by Director of Global Security and the Manager of Corporate Security. Provide guidance and assistance to security staff pertaining to clarification of policy & procedure items as necessary. Ensure that violations are properly documented.
• Develop working knowledge of access control, CCTV surveillance and alarm monitoring systems; radios; cruisers; and other necessary security equipment to ensure availability and expectations of optimum performance

Required Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma 
• 3 or more years security experience
• Basic knowledge and experience in the security field, military police, or public law enforcement 

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Life-safety training including first-aid and CPR desired not required
• Associate degree in criminal justice and business administration desired not required
• Fundamental knowledge of criminal law applicable to private security 
• Knowledge of basic patrol techniques
• Successful completion of police training school or private training academy desired not required
• Basic self-defense & "use of force" knowledge desired not required

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to .

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

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