Security & Safety Officer - Armed

Iron Mountain Incorporated; Boyers (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $23.60/hr + 10% overnight shift

Job summary

Iron Mountain Incorporated is seeking a vigilant and dedicated Security Officer - Armed to join our Security team at the Boyers Underground Facility in Boyers, PA. You will protect employees, visitors and assets while enforcing security procedures in a challenging environment.

This role requires prior security, law enforcement, or military experience, strong communication, and the ability to carry a weapon.

Qualifications

• Past security, law enforcement, or military experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication; calm under pressure.
• Maintain an average to above-average level of physical fitness.
• Must be able to carry and retain a weapon when needed.
• High School diploma or GED; college degree preferred.
• PA Driver's License required with PA residency.

Responsibilities

• Control daily access of individuals and vehicles; searches with x-ray and magnetometers.
• Monitor security/fire alarm systems and CCTV.
• Conduct roving patrols inside and outside the facility.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies per procedures.
• Coordinate with internal and external safety personnel for evacuations.
• Document significant incidents and prepare accurate reports.
• Provide directions and enforce facility rules to mitigate threats.

Skills

Security experience

Communication skills

Composure under pressure

Weapon license confidence

Physical fitness

EMT/EMR encouraged

Education

High School diploma or GED

PA Driver's License

Act 235 Certification

Job description

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain. We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways. Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation. Iron Mountain is seeking a vigilant and dedicated Security Officer - Armed to join our Security team at the Boyers Underground Facility. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for Iron Mountain employees, customers, and visitors while protecting the physical and intangible assets of our unique underground facility.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Control the daily access of individuals and vehicles into the facility, ensuring all entrants are properly identified and authorized. This includes conducting property searches using x-ray equipment and magnetometers.
• Monitor security/fire alarm systems and CCTV assets.
• Conduct routine visual inspections of key locations through scheduled roving patrols both inside and outside the facility.
• Respond to alarms, security breaches, and emergencies in accordance with established procedures.
• You will collaborate with internal departments and outside public safety personnel to facilitate emergency evacuations.
• Document significant security or safety incidents and complete departmental reports with high accuracy.
• Provide specific direction to individuals regarding compliance with facility rules and regulations, quickly assessing and resolving situations that may present a threat.

What You’ll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)

• Previous experience in security, law enforcement, or military environments is preferred.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage highly stressful situations with a calm demeanor.
• Must maintain an average to above-average level of physical fitness.
• You must be confident in your ability to carry a weapon and possess the physical strength to retain a weapon during a physical altercation.
• Licensing: A valid Pennsylvania State Driver’s License with current PA residency is required.
• High School diploma or GED required (College degree preferred).
• Current Pennsylvania Act 235 Certification is preferred; current EMT or EMR certifications are highly encouraged.

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Pay: Starting at $23.60/hr, plus 10% Shift Differential for Overnights, Bi-Weekly Direct Deposit
• Shift: Panama Schedule (2-2-3); 7 AM to 7 PM
• Location: Boyers Underground - 1137 Branchton Rd., Boyers, PA 16020
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the experience.
• 2 Weeks of Paid Time Off, Wellness Time Off & 7 Paid Holidays + Floating Holidays
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

#LI-DNI Category: Risk Management Iron Mountain is a global leader in storage and information management services trusted by more than 225,000 organizations in 60 countries. We safeguard billions of our customers’ assets, including critical business information, highly sensitive data, and invaluable cultural and historic artifacts. Take a look at our history here. Iron Mountain helps lower cost and risk, comply with regulations, recover from disaster, and enable digital and sustainable solutions, whether in information management, digital transformation, secure storage and destruction, data center operations, cloud services, or art storage and logistics. Please see our Values and Code of Ethics for a look at our principles and aspirations in elevating the power of our work together. If you have a physical or mental disability that requires special accommodations, please let us know by sending an email to [e-mail]. See the Supplement to learn more about Equal Employment Opportunity.