At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That's why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you're looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.
We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.
Are you curious about being part of our growth stor​y while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.
**Armed Officer, Safety & Security**
Armed Officers will have daily interactions with all individuals who enter the facility, including customers, employees, visitors and vendors. The Officer, Safety & Security must maintain a professional demeanor and interact with these individuals in a courteous and professional manner. Training, uniforms, footwear, duty gear, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided to ensure you have the tools to be your best in your role.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Prevent unauthorized individuals/vehicles from entering the facility/restricted areas by using the latest security technology.
+ Adhere to the Iron Mountain Deadly Use of Force Policy. All company-issued weapons are to remain on company property at all times unless authorized off site training is required by management.
+ Monitor safety, security, and fire alarm systems, monitor onsite CCTV and respond as needed.
+ Conduct required visual inspection of key assets and locations within the facility through roving foot and vehicle patrols, both inside and outside of the facility, throughout the year and in all weather conditions.
+ Act as brand ambassador by providing clear and concise information to customers, employees, visitors to educate, inform and ensure compliance with rules and regulations of the facility, especially entry and exit procedures.
+ In the event of an emergency, support the emergency plan, including providing clear direction to all occupants in the event of a safety or security related situation (i.e. fire or emergency evacuation).
+ Appropriately document any significant security and safety incidents.
+ Quickly and effectively assess and de-escalate situations which may present a threat to the safety or security of anyone within the facility is paramount.
**Key Skills, Requirements and Competencies:**
+ 0-2 years experience in a security, customer service or data center environment preferred, but not required.
+ Candidates should have prior firearms experience.
+ Two or more years of experience in Security, Law Enforcement, Corrections or Military (active or reserve) preferred. Honorable discharge required from Military Service.
+ Exhibit sound judgment while providing excellent customer service - you will need to make timely decisions that promote the IMDC brand while meeting our customer's needs and staying within security standards.
+ Effective communicator - clearly convey messages & requirements to inform our customers effectively, share messages between team members. Effective communication is knowing what to convey and how to convey that information.
+ Multitasking - we use several different security and ticket queue systems. Work tasks can change throughout the day.
+ Attention to detail - ability to understand and follow a documented process and Iron Mountain's safety code, role is very process driven.
+ Dedication & desire to learn - we would like you to grow your career within Iron Mountain.
+ Opportunities for overtime work will be available.
+ Working hours are varied and nights, weekends and holidays may be required.
+ The ability to obtain security clearance via government or other agency background check may be required for customer support.
+ Must be 21 years of age
+ Maintain mandated CPR/AED, Firearm, Handcuffing, ASP Baton training requirements in accordance with company guidelines.
+ Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license.
+ Must possess and maintain valid Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services credentials required for the role.
**Disclaimer:** This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility of the jobholder. Certain features of this job are described in the above headings, but are not necessarily limited to the above written statements. They may be subject to review. All positions within Iron Mountain may include other duties as assigned.
**US** **:** Iron Mountain is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state, or local laws in making employment decisions.
Category: Risk Management
Iron Mountain is a global leader in storage and information management services trusted by more than 225,000 organizations in 60 countries. We safeguard billions of our customers' assets, including critical business information, highly sensitive data, and invaluable cultural and historic artifacts. Take a look at our history here.
Iron Mountain helps lower cost and risk, comply with regulations, recover from disaster, and enable digital and sustainable solutions, whether in information management, digital transformation, secure storage and destruction, data center operations, cloud services, or art storage and logistics. Please see our Values and Code of Ethics for a look at our principles and aspirations in elevating the power of our work together.
If you have a physical or mental disability that requires special accommodations, please let us know by sending an email to
[email protected]. See the Supplement to learn more about Equal Employment Opportunity.
Iron Mountain is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We recruit and hire applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor prohibited by law.
To view the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law posters and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, CLICK HERE
**Requisition:** J0093721