Security Guard - 3rd Shift

The Thomson Corporation is a global leader in providing essential electronic workflow solutions to business and professional customers. Thomson provides value-added information, software tools and applications to more than 20 million users in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, scientific research and healthcare. The Thomson Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).   Major Areas of Accountability: Verifies entry of all personnel coming into facility through monitoring of lobby pass verification. Assists in answering questions or giving directions as requested. Ensures all visitors, contractor and non-West employees sign in/out on security register and have appropriate identification issued for time on premises. Functions as central dispatching area for radio and paging systems, connecting callers to internal personnel as requested. Monitors closes circuit television for unusual activity and physical protection of employees for Eagan/Rochester facilities and parking lots and exterior campus as well as West Group satellite locations, coordinating appropriate responses as needed. Monitors security needs of data centers on a consistent basis. Utilizes discretionary judgement in responding or calling police, medical and fire departments in emergency situations. Provides immediate first aid prior to outside medical services arriving on premises. Monitors building systems and responds to any trouble call either rebooting systems as appropriate or contacting appropriate facilities personnel to resolve mechanical issues. Performs daily and weekly inspection of building systems (i.e. elevators, fire etc) and tests equipment on scheduled basis. Responds to emergency calls (i.e. elevator entrapment) on a consistent basis. Ensures all systems are restored and functioning after power interruption. Assigned to special projects as needed. Education: Minimum of two years post high school education or equivalent professional experience.   Knowledge and Skills: Valid divers license. Basic medical emergency experience to include CPR training preferred. All candidates must pass a criminal background check prior to employment offer. Proven discretionary judgement with ability to resolve both routine and non routine issues. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Proven communication skills and exceptional service attitude. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work in a team based environment with facilities professionals. Demonstrated ability to handle multi-tasking environment Sufficient computer skills to perform required monitoring, data entry, and security reports.   Experience: Two years law enforcement/security background or equivalent experience. Our employees embrace a number of commonly shared values - collaboration, accountability, customer focus, a bias toward action and results, appreciation and respect for diversity, entrepreneurial spirit and, at all times, the highest ethical standards. These values represent the behavior each employee is expected to exhibit in their role. In our view, fostering a culture that embodies these values will lead to success and growth for our employees and our business.   The Thomson Corporation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Company: Thomson Reuters Location: Eagan, MN 55123 Job Status Full Time, Employee Job Category: Security/Protective Services Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)