Security Officer

Kemper Development Company, located in the heart of Downtown Bellevue, is a family-owned and fourth-generation company. Building community and fostering cultural growth has been a legacy of the Freeman family for over seven decades. This dedication to the betterment of Bellevue as a place to live and work and the creation of community-centric developments has and will always be the hallmark of the Freeman family and Kemper Development Company.

We are currently looking for individuals that have a strong work ethic that upholds the values and goals of the company by performing their job to the best of their ability. You will be a great candidate if you are dependable, respectful, productive, and a good team player.

Under general supervision, security officers perform work involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of state laws and city ordinances as they apply to The Bellevue Collection, and the interests of Kemper Development Company, and its properties. Security work also involves the maintenance of order, the investigation of crime and related tasks as directed. The security officer must display a positive attitude toward duties involving security and security related matters.

Employees in this classification perform operating level security duties as licensed security officers on a 24‑hour‑a‑day, 7‑day‑a‑week basis. (Attendance is a significant consideration in this job classification.)

Work varies, but is generally governed by department rules, regulations, and operating procedures, with job performance reviewed regularly by shift supervisors. Security officers are expected to act with a great deal of independence and initiative in the daily performance of their duties, continuously demonstrating and maintaining proficiency in all security related tasks. Officers will be tested on their knowledge and asked to demonstrate certain skills at regular intervals.

Hardworking | Reliable | Customer Service Oriented | Honest | Teamwork | Intelligent | Proactive | Upbeat | Confident | Detail Oriented | Logical | Compassionate | Helpful | Thoughtful | Open minded | Results‑oriented | Diplomatic | Perceptive | Sound Judgment | Ethical

Must successfully complete the following training:

• Pre‑assignment security tapes
• Safety orientation, MSDS program and emergency evacuation, etc.
• Sexual Harassment
• Organized Retail Crime Prevention
• PSTN tape series
• Blood borne pathogen
• First Aid / CPR / AED “defibrillator training” – Physio Control’s Life Pack 500
• Fire Extinguisher and response training
• Computer training – e‑mail, Perspective, merge digital photographs, print reports, etc.
• Self‑defense – handcuffing – OC pepper foam spray – Collapsible Baton
• Surviving Edged Weapons
• Report writing
• Verbal Judo DVD series
• Vehicle operation – patrol procedures, types of patrol, etc.
• Jumpstarts / Lockouts – hold harmless procedures, explanations, etc.
• Flagging / traffic direction
• Accident investigation – vehicle / non‑vehicle
• Vehicle Patrol / Segway / T‑3

Within assigned areas, this position requires the following. Other duties will be assigned as needed.

• Ability to read, understand and interpret rules and regulations, including safety regulations.
• Ability to follow and abide by all rules and regulations as stated in Kemper Development Company security manuals defining conduct and procedures.
• Ability to understand and execute written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently, establishing authority and taking initiative to correct problems or find solutions with best interests of Kemper Development Company taken into consideration.
• Ability to maintain simple records.
• Ability to perform security checks as required, keeping accurate logs and times for these checks.
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public as well as fellow employees, reflecting positively on The Bellevue Collection at all times and building positive relationships in your day‑to‑day activities on behalf of the Security Department.
• Ability to catch onto things quickly, reacting calmly and quickly in emergency…