Why WWT?
At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.
Founded in 1990, World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions providerleading the AI and Digital Revolution, with $20 billion in annual revenue, combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for large public and private organizations around the world. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps customers and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.
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With nearly 10,000 employees and more than 55 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 13 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and leadership focus on diversity and inclusion. With this culture at its foundation, WWT bridges the gap between business and technology to make a new world happen for its customers, partners, and communities.
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What will you be doing?
It is the primary function of a Protection Specialist to protect WWT personnel, property and information in a manner that aligns with WWT's culture. Protection specialist shall be state licensed armed security officers and will have the authority and obligation to detain and arrest subjects they observe commit crimes that pose a persistent threat to WWT people, property or information. Protection Specialist must be able to complete all initial and continuing education training, both state and WWT imposed. Protection Specialist must possess the qualifications and skills to navigate all levels of conflict and apply the WWT use of force policy when necessary, while reacting to security incidents.
Responsibilities:
- Ability to gather and assess information while exercising sound judgement, logic, and reasoning in performance of their duties.
- Ability to operate effectively under potentially strenuous circumstances.
- Act as a deterrent and respond to extreme acts of violence and threats while adhering to the WWT use of force policy.
- Demonstrated ability or experience to adapt to rapidly changing environments while maintaining a level of situational awareness.
- Identify, track, and mitigate threats and vulnerabilities via various means.
- Enforces security policies and support the WWT security team mission.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Incident response and report writing.
- This position requires you to live in St. Louis, MO or surrounding Metro area
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3-5 years' progressive experience in a related field
- Acquire all applicable state required Armed Security Licenses within the first 90 days of employment.
- Ability to complete all internal WWT training requirements within the first 90 days of employment.
- Ability to quickly assess critical situations, utilize problem solving skills, and apply a high level of attention to customer satisfaction.
- o Conflict De-escalation and control tactics
- Highly proficient in official report writing.
- A favorable determination from a third party psychological evaluation is required.
Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $45,600 to $57,000 (hourly position). Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including certain shifts, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.
The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
- Health and Wellbeing: Heath, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
- Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
- Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is more than a commitment at WWT -- it is the foundation of what we do. Through diverse networks and pipelines, we have a clear vision: to create a Great Place to Work for All. We believe inclusion includes U. Be who U are at WWT!
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