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Security Specialist

The Walt Disney Company
Southington, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026
About The Role & Team

The Global Security & Safety department ensures the safety, security and well-being of all ESPN employees, guests and assets. We provide security and safety services for all ESPN owned and leased facilities and ESPN remote events worldwide!

What Will You Do

  • Greet, screen, and advise all visitors within established procedures.
  • Implement company security and parking policies consistently and fairly.
  • Identify and report safety and security hazards and secure property as advised
  • Complete and issue hot work permits and conduct inspections and fire watch assignments per hot work permit processes to preserve safety at ESPN facilities in designated hot work areas.
  • Provide appropriate general information to visitors and employees and perform general security system checks.
  • Perform access control duties at high traffic exterior posts and vehicle inspections in accordance with established procedures.
  • Perform truck inspections for all deliveries coming onto campus according to the standard operating procedures.
  • Conduct X-Ray package and mail screenings subsequent to certification via MSA.
  • Supervise fire alarm control panel and interpret alarm indicators for emergency type and location. Assess, resolve and respond within a three (3) minute timeframe from initial alarm.
  • Assist with scheduling maintenance for fleet vehicles.
  • Respond to medical, fire, security, and other safety related emergencies and incidents as trained and write comprehensive reports following established procedures.
  • Provide security presence at special events (on or off-campus).
  • Establish barricades, operate gates, and generally direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
  • Complete special assignments and assist with Command Post and Global Operations Center duties

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Must currently possess and maintain a valid CT Guard certification.
  • Must possess a valid Connecticut Driver’s license
  • One or more years of customer service or related experience.
  • Pass a pre-employment background check, DMV check, and urinalysis drug screen.
  • Flexibility to work varying schedules (hours and days off) and work overtime as approved.
  • Technical skills including using MS Outlook email and Word.
  • Maintain a professional presence in image and interactions at all times.
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Outstanding verbal and writing ability
  • Two plus years security or law enforcement experience.
  • Strong leadership, judgment and decision-making skills
  • Clear teamwork focus
  • Ability to make effective decisions while performing under pressure
  • Perform tasks independently within established guidelines
  • Ability to operate company transportation
  • Able to take command and diplomatically control difficult situations

Preferred Qualifications

  • One year or more of work experience in Facilities Management or similar field handling service requests.
  • Proficient in secondary language

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent experience

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