Security Associate Part-time - Markel Corporation

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. 

Join us and play your part in something special!

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Join us and play your part in something special!


Responsible for continued compliance of security policies for all buildings of Markel Corporation in Glen Allen, Virginia. Provides security for Markel’s associates as well as physical property. Serves as the first line of contact for all associates, visitors and guests. Promotes positive public relations by offering courteous service to everyone and responding to their requests. Provides a safe and secure workplace for associates, visitors and guests.

• Addresses and resolves security issues as they arise.
• Maintains sign-in and security event logs.  Issues and retrieves temporary pass cards for visitors and guests.
• Periodically patrols building and grounds of Markel buildings.
• Investigates disturbances, complaints, thefts, vandalisms, accidents, intrusions, fires and property damage.
• Assists with building evacuations and maintains an orderly pedestrian flow.
• Secondary contact with local, state and federal law enforcement.
• Assists in conducting risk assessments and vulnerability studies when appropriate

Job Requirements:

Time/Attendance Requirements

• Part Time- 2 days a week, 7:30am-5:30pm ET

Education

• High School diploma/equivalent
• College degree- preferred
• Courses in Criminal Justice, Public Safety and/or Emergency Management-preferred

Certification

• Current Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, Armed Security Officer- required
• Current CPR/Basic First Aid- highly preferred, can obtain certification upon employment

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years previous Law Enforcement/Public Safety and/or Corporate Security

Skill Sets

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong team player
• Flexibility and attention to details
• Ability to work in high stress environment and manage emergency situations
• Ability to lift 75lbs.

 

Who we are:

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better

We enjoy the everyday | We think further

What’s in it for you:

In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work. 

• We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life. 
• All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance. 
• We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.  
• Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.  

Are you ready to play your part?

Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. 

Caution: Employment scams

Markel is aware of employment-related scams where scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order to steal personal information. Frequently, the scammer will reach out to individuals who have posted their resume online. These "job offers" include convincing offer letters and frequently ask for confidential personal information. Therefore, for your safety, please note that:

• All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on No other URL should be trusted for job Markel Group Careers.
• All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses.

We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to rarecruiting@markel.com.

Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law. 

Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e-mail to the rarecruiting@markel.com.

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US Work Authorization

• US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.