Security Guard

We have a full-time Security Guard position available at our facility in Rockland County, New York. Security Guards are responsible for the protection of Company and Customer assets and to initiate and implement appropriate security measures, policies and procedures. Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

We offer competitive wages, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) match. The starting wage for Security Guards is $23.00 per hour.

This position has the following responsibilities:

• Controls personnel traffic in and out of the facility.
• Controls all traffic into the secure compound area by checking for proper I.D. and the contents of the vehicles.
• Controls and operates secure compound gates from the Security Office.
• Conducts body and package search of personnel leaving areas of high value by monitoring metal arch, using a handheld metal detector, and an x-ray unit.
• Monitors all electronic surveillance systems in Control Centre.
• Installs and removes seals on doors as required.
• Conducts patrols checking for locked doors, unsecured materials, unsecured confidential documents and any other security or safety violations.
• Perform facility searches and random inspections.
• Involved in Initial investigations and providing detailed reports
• Answers all incoming calls in a professional manner.
• Acts as an escort for contractors and visitors when required.
• Respond to any alarms, which come into the Security Office.
• Performs other tasks including, access control, maintains key control system, completes daily logs and forms.
• Assist in the safe removal of material from the warehouse, ensuring all items leaving the warehouse are properly inspected.

Qualifications for this position are:

• 3 – 5 years relevant experience working in a high security environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Security Technology software
• Must project a "professional" image in all aspects of performance.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with a customer service approach to dealing with people.
• Ability to work in a team environment in close quarters and support the efforts of the team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Security: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Rockland County, NY (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rockland County, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person