Security & Safety Officer - Armed

Iron Mountain; Marion Township (PA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Iron Mountain is seeking a vigilant Security Officer - Armed for the Boyers Underground Facility in Boyers, PA. You will protect employees, customers, and assets while maintaining a secure environment and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities include access control, patrols, alarms response, and incident reporting. The role requires calm, clear communication, physical fitness, and PA residency with valid license.

Qualifications

• Experience in security, law enforcement, or military environments preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication in high-stress situations.
• Must maintain physical fitness and be able to carry and retain a weapon.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License with PA residency required.
• High School diploma or GED; college degree preferred.
• Act 235 Certification preferred; EMT/EMR encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Control daily access to the facility; verify identity and authorization.
• Monitor security systems, perform roving patrols, and inspect key locations.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies; coordinate evacuations with safety personnel.
• Document incidents and complete accurate departmental reports.
• Provide direction to individuals to ensure compliance with facility rules.

Skills

Security experience

Communication skills

Physical fitness

PA Driver's License

GED/High School diploma

Education

High School diploma or GED

Act 235 Certification preferred

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)

In this role, you will:

• 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)

The ideal candidate will have:

• 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