Security Agent

Renew Cannabis Co.; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; Part time

Job summary

Ascend Wellness Holdings in Northlake is seeking a part-time Delivery Driver with a security focus to ensure safe, compliant cannabis deliveries and excellent customer service. This role requires vigilance, reliable transportation, and strong communication with customers and retailers.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in security, 21+ years old, a high school diploma or GED, and familiarity with basic computer use.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in security or similar role.
• Must be 21+ years old and possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Retail cannabis experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience with camera surveillance systems preferred.
• First aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Must pass background checks and comply with cannabis regulations.
• Strong organization, time management and detail orientation.
• Able to follow training and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain internal and perimeter security.
• Inspect and patrol premises regularly.
• Monitor access points and authorize entry for staff and customers.
• Respond to alarms and act as emergency contact as needed.
• Assist staff and customers and report suspicious activity.
• Ensure compliance with state/local cannabis laws.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Camera surveillance system

Job description

Job Overview

Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) of Northlake is looking to hire a Part‑Time Delivery Driver.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintaining internal and perimeter store security
• Inspecting and patrolling premises regularly
• Monitoring all access and egress points on the property
• Authorizing entrance of staff and customers
• Monitoring surveillance cameras
• Responding to alarms in a compliant and timely manner
• Acting as Emergency Response point of contact for local police, fire, EMT
• Providing assistance to staff/customers in need
• Promptly reporting any suspicious behaviors or activities

Job Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in security or a similar role
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Retail experience preferred, cannabis retail experience a plus
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Experience with camera surveillance system is preferred
• Training in first aid and/or CPR certification is preferred
• Positive attitude, team player and strong work ethic
• Willing to build understanding of applicable state and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the industry, personnel law, safety regulations, local municipal codes and organizational rules, regulations, directives, and standard operating procedures
• Must pass any and all required background checks
• Must be and remain compliant with any and all regulatory requirements for working in the cannabis industry
• Must be able to obtain and retain a Registered Agent Card issued by the state of operation
• Must have excellent organization and time management skills
• Must be focused, pay close attention to detail
• Must be able to internalize training and follow instructions
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively

Physical Demands

The physical demands 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO Statement

Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH") and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.