EHS Technician - Safety & Security (3pm - 11pm Shift)

Strive Compounding Pharmacy; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid healthcare coverage

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Free compounded meds for employees and family

Job summary

Strive Compounding Pharmacy in Florida is seeking a dedicated EHS Technician to ensure safety, security, and compliance. This full-time role involves continuous monitoring of the facility, assessing risks, and coordinating emergency responses while strictly maintaining an unarmed status. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to document incidents clearly.

Strive offers competitive benefits, including employer-paid healthcare after 30 days and a supportive culture emphasizing personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and de-escalate high-stress situations is essential.
• Clear, concise writing for incident reporting is required.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor facility grounds for safety risks.
• Utilize verbal de-escalation techniques during incidents.
• Document all incidents and daily activities in reports.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Strong observational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Further education in criminal justice or related field

Job description

Overview

Strive Pharmacy was founded to offer a more personalized approach to medicine through compounding. We are committed to providing a better experience for patients and clinics and to disrupting healthcare with a focus on the personal side of healthcare.

Position Type

Full-Time

Schedule

Monday - Friday (on-site) 3:00pm - 11:00pm

Location

Alachua, FL

Position Overview

The EHS Technician is a direct, in-house employee dedicated to the safety, security, and compliance of Strive’s premises. This is strictly an unarmed position; no firearms or weapons are permitted on duty. The primary function is to act as a visible deterrent, observe the facility, report anomalies or safety risks, and coordinate emergency responses. The technician will conduct continuous facility patrols, monitor life safety systems, audit contractor safety, and serve as the 24/7 focal point for critical utility reporting and emergency response. The role uses verbal de-escalation techniques to resolve conflicts but has no authority to physically intervene, restrain, or detain individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor the facility and grounds to identify safety risks, unauthorized access, or policy violations.
• Act exclusively in an observe-and-report capacity during security or safety incidents.
• Utilize approved verbal de-escalation techniques to diffuse tense situations and gain voluntary compliance from employees or visitors.
• Adhere to the mandate that this role does not possess—and must never exercise—the authority to physically intervene, restrain, or temporarily detain any employee, visitor, or intruder.
• CCTV & Access Control: Perform active CCTV monitoring and routine historical footage review to identify security vulnerabilities, safety violations, or unauthorized access.
• 24/7 BMS & Utility Monitoring: Act as the primary after-hours monitor for the Building Management System (BMS). Respond to and report alarms related to HVAC failures, cleanroom pressure differential drops, and temperature/humidity excursions.
• Contractor Safety Reporting: Act as the EHS "boots on the ground" for contractor oversight. Audit contractor compliance regarding required PPE, Safe Work Permits (e.g., Confined Space, Hot Work, LOTO), and report safety deviations or near misses.

Controlled Substance Security & EHS Compliance

• Monitor access to high-security areas, including Schedule III controlled substance zones, ensuring adherence to Strive’s security plans and DEA registration protocols.
• Conduct routine safety walkthroughs to identify and mitigate environmental, health, and safety hazards.
• Ensure daily operations comply with internal loss prevention policies.
• Diesel Tank Inspections: Conduct routine checks and log fuel levels for the facility’s emergency backup generator diesel tanks.

Emergency Coordination

• Serve as the primary contact for coordinating with local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency medical responders when incidents escalate beyond verbal resolution or require medical intervention.
• EAP Coordinator: Serve as the designated on-site incident coordinator during medical emergencies, fire alarms, or chemical spills, guiding first responders to the scene and facilitating building evacuations.
• Assist in executing facility evacuation and emergency response procedures.
• Document all incidents, hazards, and daily activities in detailed shift reports.

Qualifications

• Mandatory Legal & Safety Requirements
• Unarmed Status: The role is 100% unarmed; carrying firearms or any weapons is prohibited.
• W-2 Status: Must be a direct employee of Strive, working on Strive premises or in direct connection with Strive's operations.

Training & Certification

• Must complete and maintain certification in Strive’s internal security and EHS training program, including:
• Legal authority and limitations of the role (Observe & Report).
• Verbal de-escalation tactics and conflict resolution.
• Boundaries regarding the use of force and prohibition of physical intervention.
• Emergency response, evacuation procedures, and first aid/CPR.
• DEA protocols and controlled substance access monitoring.

Experience & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent; further education in criminal justice, occupational health and safety, or related field is a plus.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills; ability to remain calm and de-escalate high-stress situations.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and objective incident reports.

Bonus Qualifications

• Prior experience in loss prevention, safety compliance, or observe-and-report security roles is preferred.

Benefits / Perks

Strive Pharmacy provides a comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid healthcare coverage after 30 days, option of an FSA/HSA, parental leave, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, and weekends/holidays off. Employees and immediate family members receive free compounded meds.

Culture

Strive emphasizes culture in the workplace and fosters community through events. We support personal and professional development for employees.

EEO

Strive Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as required by law.

Disclaimer

Please do not call the pharmacy location with questions about your application or interview. A talent acquisition partner will reach out to you.