Security Guard

About the role

The Security Guard is responsible for inspecting, monitoring, controlling, and patrolling company facilities and grounds. This role helps protect company property, employees, and assets by guarding against theft, vandalism, unauthorized entry, fire hazards, and other safety concerns.

Responsibilities

• Preserve order and enforce company security regulations
• Inspect equipment and machinery for signs of tampering or unauthorized activity
• Patrol buildings, parking areas, and plant grounds
• Examine doors, windows, gates, and access points to ensure they are secure and functioning properly; report deficiencies to leadership
• Address and report rule violations, including loitering, smoking in unauthorized areas, or possession of prohibited items
• Monitor and report conditions that could lead to injury, damage, or loss, including fire hazards, leaks, spills, and unsafe equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• No minimum education or experience requirements specified
• No required licenses or certifications
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Completion of an accredited Security Guard training program
• Knowledge of plant security policies and procedures
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Strong customer service skills with the ability to professionally handle a variety of situations, Attention to detail and strong observational skills, Ability to remain professional and maintain composure in challenging situations

Physical Requirements

• Regular standing and repetitive hand use
• Frequent walking and reaching
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds

Work Environment

• Ability to work overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and various shift schedules, including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts
• Occasional exposure outside of temperatures ranging from approximately 35°F to 95°F
• Work environments may include manufacturing, warehouse, and outdoor areas

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance