Job Description

The Safety and Security Control Specialist provides safety and security for all employees, contingent workers, vendors and visitors at Geek Squad City (GSC). This role monitors activity at several security stations throughout the facility, performs physical security checks, verifies visitors, patrolls the outside and inside of the facility, enforces parking, and performs constant inspection of the building.

At Best Buy, we are obsessed with building long term relationships with our customers. Every team member should feel empowered to deliver a world-class and unique experience based on what each customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

Interacts with employees, contractors, vendors, tenants and visitors to not only provide a service, but to educate them on Best Buy's Safety and Security procedures and enable them to help us make our facility safe and secure.
Maintains awareness and control of all people entering or exiting the building assisting with check-in as appropriate at all entry points.
Onboards and trains new team members.
Maintains and executes inspections and metal detector standards as outlined in Best Buy's standard operating procedures (SOP).
Formats QR codes and creates ID badges via proprietary systems for all employees, contingent workers and visitors.
Administers all Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism guidelines such as perimeter and ID Badge checks, awareness of all visitors, and performs scheduled tests on Alarm tests.
Ensures safety audits are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Responds to employee or facility emergencies including first aid/CPR and hazardous damaged batteries.
Monitors security of GSC using the Closed-Circuit TV system.
Inspects safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, first aid kits and ensures they are maintained and operable for employee and/or emergency personnel use.
Escorts and remains with third facility service providers while providing a safe and secure environment.
Reviews, maintains and enters employee callouts via proprietary systems for tracking.
Participates in opening and closing walks to ensure building is secure.
Reviews camera feed as requested and document applicable information as related to incidents.
Ensures adherence to all applicable OSHA and Workers Comp requirements.

Basic Requirements

2 years of experience in asset protection, loss prevention or security
1 year of experience in customer service
Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
Ability to individually lift or maneuver up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

What's in it for you

We're committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. Best Buy offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being and provide support as you need it, especially at key moments in your life.

Our benefits include:

Competitive pay
Great employee discount
Financial savings and retirement resources
Support for your physical and mental well-being

Best Buy provides different types of leaves of absence (LOA) and potential pay sources to employees based on eligibility. The length of your LOA depends on your situation, where you live, your full-time or part-time employment status, and federal and state regulations. Intermittent or reduced-schedule leave is also available for certain medical or family care leaves. Paid time off (vacation or PTO) is offered to full-time and part-time employees based on work location, employment status, salary or hourly status (exempt/non-exempt), and years of continued or bridged service.

Certain roles, where market norms demand it, are eligible for various forms of incentive pay to drive performance and offer recognition for achieving financial and strategic results. For more information about our incentive pay plans, including eligibility, please refer to our Incentive Programs Summary.

For more information about benefits, LOA and paid time off, please refer to our Benefits Guide.

About us

As part of the Best Buy team, you'll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life - in our stores, online and in customers' homes.

Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We're committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.™

Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.

Application deadline: Minimum of 5 days from the posting date. You can find that date above the job title at the top of the page.

Benefits

Best Buy offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being, as outlined in the Benefits Guide. Eligibility may vary.

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