Security Guard

EMR Group; Brownsville (TX); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company match

PTO and 9 paid holidays

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA and FSA with employer contribution

401(k) with company match

Job summary

EMR is seeking a Security Guard to protect personnel, property and facilities at the Brownsville, TX shipbreaking site. You will monitor access, patrol the site, conduct inspections, and support a safe and secure environment for employees, contractors, and visitors.

Key duties include controlling entry, maintaining logs, reporting issues, and responding to alarms. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to communicate in English; willingness to work rotating shifts is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong observation, judgment, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Basic computer skills for reporting and recordkeeping.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and bend, kneel, and climb as required for inspections.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security credentials and any clearance needed for assigned secure areas.

Responsibilities

• Patrol company property and secure work areas to prevent unauthorized access
• Monitor and control entry to the site and restricted areas, following employee, contractor, and visitor check-in procedures
• Conduct vehicle, truck, and personnel inspections in accordance with company security procedures
• Operate two-way radios and communicate effectively with supervisors, employees, and other security staff
• Maintain accurate daily logs, inspection records, and incident reports
• Identify and promptly report security concerns, safety hazards, and suspicious activity
• Respond to alarms, emergencies, and security incidents according to established procedures
• Inspect assigned security equipment, follow company safety policies, and assist with other duties as needed

Skills

Security experience

English communication

Observation skills

Documentation

Teamwork

Independence

Computer literacy

Shift work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

About Us:

EMR is one of the world’s leading metal recycling companies with a history spanning decades. At EMR, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. We are committed to creating a workplace that prioritizes the well-being and safety of everyone. Our company provides a supportive and inclusive community where everyone's ideas and contributions are valued. We believe in teamwork and collaboration.

Our mission is to provide our customers with efficient and reliable metal recycling services while minimizing the environmental impact of our operations. EMR recycles ten million tons of material annually, everything from beverage cans to aircraft carriers. We work with a wide variety of metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel and can recycle it into more than 200 different types of new sustainable raw materials.

EMR offers our team a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans with company match, wellbeing benefits, employee assistance program and more. Join us and be a part of a team that puts people first!

About the Opportunity

As a Security Guard at EMR, you’ll play a key role in protecting personnel, property, equipment, and facilities at our International Shipbreaking site in Brownsville, TX. In this role, you’ll monitor access, patrol company property, conduct inspections, and support a safe and secure environment for employees, contractors, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Patrol company property and secure work areas to prevent unauthorized access
• Monitor and control entry to the site and restricted areas, following employee, contractor, and visitor check-in procedures
• Conduct vehicle, truck, and personnel inspections in accordance with company security procedures
• Operate two-way radios and communicate effectively with supervisors, employees, and other security staff
• Maintain accurate daily logs, inspection records, and incident reports
• Identify and promptly report security concerns, safety hazards, and suspicious activity
• Respond to alarms, emergencies, and security incidents according to established procedures
• Inspect assigned security equipment, follow company safety policies, and assist with other duties as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous security experience preferred
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Strong observation, judgment, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Basic computer skills for reporting and recordkeeping
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and bend, kneel, and climb as required for inspections
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security credentials and any clearance needed for assigned secure areas

Compensation and Benefits

• [Insert workdays and shift schedule]
• [Insert hourly pay range], full-time, year-round
• PTO and 9 paid company holidays
• Medical and dental insurance
• Employer paid vision insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• HSA and FSA with employer contribution
• 401(k) with company match