About Riot Platforms

Riot is a Bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure company focused on a vertically integrated strategy. The Company has Bitcoin mining data center operations in central Texas and electrical switchgear engineering and fabrication operations in Denver, Colorado.

Our mission is to positively impact the sectors, networks and communities that we touch. We believe that the combination of an innovative spirit and strong community partnership allows the Company to achieve best-in-class execution and create successful outcomes.

Riot is actively expanding and improving its Bitcoin mining operations through innovation, expansion, and procurement, including large-scale expansion of its Texas-based mining and hosting facilities. Join us in building the world’s leading Bitcoin-driven infrastructure platform. 

Key attributes we are looking for

You are interested in Bitcoin and being involved in the sector. You are creative, innovative, and strive to improve organizational efficiency. You have strong communication skills and can multi-task. You identify problems and solve them. You take initiative, you are self-sufficient, and you are detail focused.

About the role

Providing a safe and secure workplace continues to be a top priority for Riot Platforms Inc. Our armed security guards are the first line of defense and further provide a safe environment for our employees. 

Creating a safe environment generally includes engaging in cooperation, displaying goodwill, maintaining order, controlling access, promoting, and enabling safe and secure behaviors, safeguarding assets, being aware of and enforcing rules and regulations, and deterring misconduct.   

In addition to the roles and responsibilities of our Security Officers, the Security Assistant Supervisor oversees the security team members assigned to a shift. Responsibilities further include planning adaptive schedules as needed, clarifying work, requesting resources, solving disputes, and assisting at each post when additional personnel are required.  

Essential Functions

Include the following but not limited to:                         

• Function as the orientation officer to new officers for facility familiarization and policy understanding and compliance after training has occurred.  
• Train approved safety regulations.
• Assists Management in ensuring the safety of employees and contractors.  
• Assist with the administration in the operation of security-related systems.
• Maintains and recommends changes or improvements for security team activities.  
• Advise manager and supervisor on safety concerns.  
• Monitor supply levels, maintain inventories, and request supplies in a timely manner.
• Carry out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.  
• Report security violations and questionable activities, monitor facilities for damages from vandalism.
• Patrol the property by motorized vehicle and/or foot to prevent crimes, enforce rules and protect workforce and property.  
• Must be well trained in surveillance and dealing with perpetrators.
• Monitor and authorize entrance of vehicles or people in the property.
• Secure all exits, doors, and windows after end of operations.
• Respond to alarms by investigating and assessing the situation.
• Aid people in need.
• Use verbal de-escalation techniques when necessary.
• Performs a variety of other duties assigned.

Additionally, the Security Shift Lead must observe and respond to:  

• Equipment and utility failures and hazards, fire, safety violations, accidents, or injuries.  
• Security-related deficiencies (i.e., unsecured or damaged access barriers, inadequate or inoperative protective lighting, etc.).  
• Loitering or trespassing, property crimes: (theft, vandalism, arson, sabotage, etc.), violent crimes
• Use of intoxicants or non-prescription narcotic drugs.  
• General disturbances and unwanted or concerning behavior.  

Supervisory Responsibility 

Lead a team of security officers.

Work Environment 

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is in an office and outside environment with the prolonged use of protective equipment and garments such as body armor and duty gear as required by site protection strategies; be fitted for and properly utilize personal duty equipment. Employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Noise level is usually low to moderate.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Full physical and mental dexterity including prolonged periods of walking and standing; squatting, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, climbing up/down ladders, walking up/downstairs, reaching above shoulder level, talk and hear. Sees close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to push or pull and lift up to 50 pounds.

May work in stressful situations and under pressure. Acts calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Travel

None

Required Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Must have a DPS Level III / IV license upon hire. 
• Associate degree and/or 2 years' experience in law enforcement, security, and/or military. 
• Must maintain a high level of weapons proficiency. 
• Certified in CPR/AED/First Aid
• Speaks, reads, and writes the English language and communicates in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors, and employees. Bi-lingual skills are helpful but not required. 
• Must maintain a high standard of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform.  
• Must maintain the highest level of professionalism, accountability, attention to detail, sense of urgency, and transparency. 
• Works varying hours and schedules which include holidays, evenings, and weekends. 
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately. 
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary. 
• Ability to think clearly, analyze and resolve problems exercising good judgment. 
• Excellent surveillance and observation skills 
• Must approach all encounters in a respectful manner. 
• Tech-savvy with experience in surveillance systems 
• Ability to use self-defense techniques.
• Strong oral and written communication, including report writing skills with the ability to teach and mentor. 
• Ability to lead a team. 

Preferred Education and Experience

• FEMA ICS - 100

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None

Limitations and Disclaimer 

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.   Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.