Security Guard

The work schedule for this role is: 5am - 5pm shifts, with rotating shift with weekends included.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, performs a broad range of duties in the areas of security. Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspect buildings, equipment, and access points; logging and directing visitors. Responsible for inspecting shipping trailers and containers. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works to detect or prevent unauthorized entry.  Logs in employees. Manages passenger and truck traffic entering/exiting.
• Logs in and directs visitors; ensuring that all visitors are aware of Pelican’s visitor policy.
• Monitors alarm systems and electronic surveillance equipment and responds to locally activated fire, burglary, or other alarms by reporting incidents to appropriate personnel.
• Required to inspect inbound and outbound shipping/cargo containers and applying C-TPAT seals and documenting inspections in electronic systems.
• Locks and unlocks gates and doors at designated times.
• Permits authorized personnel entrance to closed or restricted areas within the plant and detains unidentified or unauthorized persons.
• Observes and reports incidents of visitors or employees to appropriate personnel.
• Conducts security and fire patrols using a location reader. 
• Relays reports of criminal activity to the appropriate law enforcement jurisdiction and participates in organized searches if a bomb threat is received.
• Reports safety hazards and/or malfunctioning equipment.
• Enforces company policy related to safety and security.
• Responds to accidents and provides first aid/CPR if needed.
• Writes daily activity, incident, traffic accident, and injury reports.
• May operate miscellaneous equipment and/or motor vehicles as required.
• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement. Follows safety guidelines and procedures in accordance with the job.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS      

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License
• Must possess a valid Guard Registration Card
• Must possess a valid CPR/Red Cross First Aid Card or earn such certifications within 60 days of employment.
• Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts, that are subject to rotation of and shift times or schedules with minimal notice.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed to support ongoing business operations with minimal notice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Must be able to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Must have the ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager.
• Must be flexible regarding working hours and overtime. Must be able to work overtime on evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice.
• Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be constantly required to execute standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be occasionally required to execute non-standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch).
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.