Cannabis Security Officer

Colusa Indian Community Council; Colusa (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Colusa Indian Community Council seeks a qualified security professional for a cannabis retail environment, capable of working nights and weekends. You will monitor a busy dispensary, enforce regulations, and maintain safety for staff and patrons.

Proven security experience and CA licensure are required, with CPR readiness and a willingness to obtain tribal cannabis licensing. The role emphasizes professional conduct, effective communication, and the ability to manage foot traffic while ensuring

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five (5) years retail experience, preferably cannabis retail.
• Minimum two (2) years security industry experience and/or one (1) year in cannabis security.
• Must obtain Tribal Cannabis license after hire.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years old.
• Valid California Driver's License.
• Valid California BSIS Guard Card.
• CPR certification required or willing to complete within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Represent Colusa Indian Community Council and customers professionally.
• Maintain a visible security presence inside and outside the facility.
• Establish and cultivate a safe and secure environment for employees and customers.
• Fully comprehend and enforce all facility security policies/procedures.
• Conduct routine patrols, inspect security, and report suspicious activity immediately.
• Communicate effectively with staff and management to control foot traffic.
• Defuse incidents with conflict resolution and involve management as needed.
• Proactively monitor CCTV to identify areas of concern.
• Understand and enforce Cannabis regulations and policies.
• Scan Customer/Patient Identification into system.
• Verify age of customers.

Skills

Retail security

Customer service

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

California Driver's License

BSIS Guard Card (CA)

CPR certification

Job description

THE POSITION

The incumbent is expected to work in accordance with the mission, purpose, and values of the Colusa Indian Community Council.

The incumbent must be able to work nights and weekends. The Dispensary Store hours are 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., seven days a week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable incumbents with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Represent yourself, Colusa Indian Community Council and customers with complete professionalism.
• Maintain a strong, visible point of control for both the interior and exterior of the facility at all times.
• Establish and cultivate a safe and secure environment for employees and customers.
• Fully comprehend and enforce all facility security policies/procedures for customers, vendors, staff and visitors.
• Conduct routine and random foot patrols throughout the facility, inspect the physical condition of the facilities security measures and report any suspicious behavior or activity immediately.
• Practice effective communication with Facility Staff and Management to control the flow of inbound/outbound foot traffic in a safe and efficient manner.
• Defuse any incidents with difficult persons with sound conflict resolution skills, involve Facility Management as needed.
• Proactively monitor CCTV stations to identify active areas of concern and engage appropriately.
• Understand and enforce the Tribe's Cannabis regulations and policies.
• Scan Customer/Patient Identification into system.
• Verify age of Customers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience:
• Five (5) years of experience in a retail environment required, preferably cannabis retail.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in the Security industry and/or one (1) year in the Cannabis Security field.
• Licensing and Other Qualifications:
  • Must obtain required Tribal Cannabis license, once hired.
  • Must be twenty-one (21) years of age.
  • Possess a valid California Driver's License.
  • Possess a valid California BSIS Guard Card.
  • Must be CPR certified or willing to complete certification within 30 days of hire.

SUPERVISORIAL DUTIES

None

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Excellent customer communication and service skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Passionate about serving the cannabis community.
• Must be willing to submit to a background check and fingerprinting.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment & able to multi-task.
• Flexibility and ability to assist others when needed.
• Must enjoy working with diverse groups of people.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have the ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit for an extended period of time; and
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds with assistance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The noise level is usually moderate.
• Ability to work in varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions when the business requires such as performing retail operations outside via curbside service, removing trash or other outdoor tasks.