Security Specialist jobs in Fort Smith, AR

Pay is based on a number of factors including the successful candidate’s job-related knowledge and skills, qualifications, and prior experience. Arvest offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including a full range of health and life, financial, and wellness benefits. For more information about benefits, please visit www.arvest.com/careers/benefits .

Position is based at 5000 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903 however, position requires flexibility to travel within the Fort Smith area.

Position requires availability Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm with the ability to work additional hours as needed.

SUMMARY: Under the supervision and direction of the assigned manager/supervisor, the Security Specialist 2 provides physical protection and security for the bank’s personnel, property and assets. The incumbent ensures compliance with Arvest Bank policies and procedures. Additionally, the Security Specialist 2 serves as first responder to security threats and escalates to the manager/supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

TEAM ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Support and uphold the Arvest Mission Statement.
• Uphold the Arvest Code of Ethics and ensure that confidential information is safeguarded.
• Maintain a high level of cooperation and rapport with all associates in order to ensure accurate and efficient operations and service.
• Formulate and communicate new ideas and suggestions that will improve profitability and efficiency for the company’s overall operation.
Promote professionalism at all times.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Three (3) years previous security experience required (security experience in a banking or corporate environment preferred)
• Associates degree or beyond preferred

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to arrive at work on time, work on site and have regular work attendance
• Must be able to work cooperatively with other co-workers regardless of personality, presence or communication style
• Must be able to provide cordial customer service regardless of customer personality, presence or communication style
• Must be able to perform several tasks at once
• Must be able to work in a stressful atmosphere
• Must be able to rotate job tasks
• Must be able to occasionally work overtime
• Must be able to greet others cordially
• Must be able to coordinate multiple and changing priorities
• Must be able to verbally communicate with all other associates
• Must be able to operate telephone, scanner, copier and FAX machines
• Must be able to move from department, division, or bank to department, division or bank to attend meetings
• Must be able to operate personal computer keyboard in order to create reports, schedules and other appropriate documentation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear and sit. The associate occasionally is required to stand and walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; bend; reach with hands and arms; and move/carry storage boxes or file drawers.

The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 52 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color, and the ability to adjust focus.

The associate must be able to travel frequently by themselves within the US, including overnight, and via automobile and air.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually normal.

The associate may be subjected to outdoor weather conditions.

Grade 13

Pay Range: $21.36 - $25.37 per hour