Security Guard

Pilgrim; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrims is seeking a vigilant Security Guard to perform hourly rounds, monitor entry points, and ensure daily adherence to Post Orders. You will weigh trailers, receive shipments, and operate company vehicles while maintaining safety and policy compliance.

The role requires flexibility to work any shift, strong English communication, and physical stamina to navigate varying weather and terrain. Security experience is a plus in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak English.
• Walk >1 mile on varied terrain in all weather.
• Work in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow).
• Perform tasks without direct supervision.
• Communicate effectively under stress.
• Maintain a professional attitude.
• Be able to work any shift.
• Security experience is a plus.
• Minimum High School diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform hourly rounds: check trailer temps, room temps, and gates.
• Ensure Post Orders are completed daily.
• Monitor associates entering and exiting the building and vehicle traffic.
• Weigh trailers using weight master scales (in/out).
• Answer switchboard after hours.
• Follow and implement company policies.
• Operate company vehicles.
• Inspect trailers for cleanliness and operability.
• Receive shipments of supplies and raw materials.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Independence

Shift flexibility

Stress management

Security awareness

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

• Reports to the Security Guard Supervisor
• Responsible for ensuring location Post Orders are completed daily
• Hourly rounds (checking trailer temps, room temps, and gates).
• Monitor all associates entering and existing building including car traffic.
• Weight master scales, weighing trailers in and out.
• Answering switchboard after hours.
• Follow and implement company policies.
• Operate company owned vehicles
• Inspect trailers for cleanliness and operability
• Receive shipments of supplies and raw materials

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read, write and speak in English
• Ability to walk more than one mile, on varying terrain, in all weather conditions, and up/down stairs
• Ability to work in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc.)
• Ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively under stress
• Professional attitude
• Ability to work any shift
• Security experience a plus
• Minimum High School diploma or GED

Pilgrims is an equal opportunity employer.