Security Guard - Part Time
Overview:
The Security Guard role focuses on safeguarding customers, staff, and property while maintaining compliance with state regulations. The Security Guard is an integral part of the customer experience as they are often the first person a customer interacts with.
Job Responsibilities:
- Greet visitors and maintain a professional and approachable demeanor. Manage de-escalation of high-risk situations while maintaining respectful and professional communication with customers and team members.
- Enforce and oversee security and safety policies to protect the facility and its occupants.
- Conduct regular surveillance of the facility’s interior and exterior to address safety risks, security breaches, or violations of company standards. Monitor surveillance cameras, alarms, and access control systems.
- Safeguard products and property against theft, diversion, fire, and loss.
- Investigate and document incidents, accidents, and suspicious activities, ensuring adherence to state security regulations.
- Train team members on safety protocols and state security requirements.
- Support the Security and Safety Manager and the General Manager with additional tasks as needed.
- Detect and report any unauthorized access, safety hazards, or security breaches.
- Verify credentials of employees, visitors, and vendors.
- Control access to restricted areas.
- Respond to alarms, emergencies, and incidents.
- Coordinate with law enforcement or emergency services as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior law enforcement, military, or corporate security experience.
- Experience working within a regulated cannabis facility.
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance in a highly regulated industry.
- Excellent communication skills for interactions with customers, employees, and regulators.
Hiring Requirements:
- Possess a current New Jersey security guard SORA certification (Security Officer Registration Act).
- Must be over 21 years of age.
- Can legally work in the United States - all documentation required
- Must have a valid State-Issued ID or U.S. Passport
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must have no scheduling restrictions.
- Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment background checks.
Physical Demands:
- Must have the ability to push, pull, or lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Must be capable of sitting, squatting, standing, kneeling, bending, or walking for extended periods.
Education:
- Minimum High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent required.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
New Jersey Pay Range
$18 - $19 USD
Our Benefits:
- Paid time off (PTO) including 8 paid holidays per year*
- Medical Insurance, which includes a 100% company paid option for employees*
- Dental Insurance, which includes a 100% paid option for employees*
- Vision Insurance, which includes a 100% paid option for employees *
- 401k retirement savings plan*
- Company paid Short-Term & Long-Term disability*
- Company paid Life Insurance*
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee referral program
- Commuter benefits*
- Product discounts
- Additional compensation incentives (tips, bonuses, etc.)
*For full-time positions only
We want our story to be one that fosters an inclusive culture and provides an enriching employee experience. As an equal-opportunity employer, we embrace individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all individuals, including those who may have encountered legal issues related to previous marijuana laws. We understand that these laws have disproportionately impacted certain communities and individuals. We are committed to considering all candidates based on their qualifications, skills, and potential to contribute to our team, rather than focusing solely on past legal encounters. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with past involvement with the legal system, to apply for positions within our organization.
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