Security - Part-Time (Sat &Sun)

GoodHeart Brand Foods; Vancouver; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a reliable Security Guard. The role involves ensuring safety and security through active patrolling and monitoring surveillance systems. Applicants must have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle emergency situations. A commitment to company safety policies is essential. This position requires working weekends with an occasional weekday shift. Those with CPR/First Aid certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state laws and regulations.
• Working knowledge of security operations and safety practices.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety and security protocols.
• Monitor entrance and departure of employees and visitors.
• Investigate security breaches and other incidents.
• Respond to emergency situations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Integrity and moral fitness

Ability to react appropriately in emergencies

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

The security’s primary role is to secure the premises and personnel by patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment, and access points. The security guard is responsible for ensuring only authorized persons access the premises and checking in guests. The security guard will coordinate with management and local law enforcement, when needed.

Schedule

Saturday and Sunday, 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM, with occasional weekday shifts as needed for peer coverage

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide a visible presence that enforces safety and security, and ensure the security, safety, and well‑being of all personnel, visitors, and the premises.
• Monitor and control entrance and departure of employees and visitors according to prescribed protocol.
• Detect and confront unauthorized persons and violators of security procedures.
• Use radio or other communication devices in a clear and concise manner.
• Present losses and damage by reporting irregularities and inform violators of policy and procedures.
• Investigate security breaches, incidents, and other alarming behavior.
• Control traffic by directing drivers.
• Adhere to all company service and operating standards, inform violators of policy and procedures, and report violations to the Human Resources Office.
• Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
• Respond to emergency situations to provide necessary assistance to employees and authorized visitors.
• Report suspicious activity, criminal behavior, and security breaches.
• Follow procedures for various initiatives, including fire prevention, patrolling premises regularly, traffic control, and accident investigations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain reliable and regular transportation and attendance, with flexibility to work extended shifts as needed.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of state laws and regulations
• Working knowledge of security operations and safety practices
• Working knowledge of enforcement policies and procedures
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Detail‑orientated and keen observation skills
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Integrity and moral fitness
• Reliability and dependability
• Ability to react appropriately in emergency and high‑stress situations
• Ability to anticipate, identify and solve problems
• Judgment and decision‑making skills
• Professional appearance and attitude
• Meet physical requirements
• Must be able to communicate in English; bilingual preferred
• Team player with a positive, helpful attitude
• Must be able to comply with GMP, Food Safety, and Company policies
• Able to stand and walk for long durations of time
• Ability to clear a background check and drug screen
• Minimum of 18 years old or over
• Have a positive attitude and great attendance

Working Environment and Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee will be exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.