Security Guard

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Torrance
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

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 . Compensation & Benefits: Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The annual U.S. pay range for this position is listed below. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on your qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, 10 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, company-paid life and disability plans, and matching 401k to eligible employees. Pelican Products, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Other details
        • Job Family Environmental Health, Safety & Security
        • Job Function Support
        • Pay Type Hourly
        • Min Hiring Rate $22.21
        • Max Hiring Rate $30.05

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