Security Specialist

Green Thumb; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb in Danville, PA seeks a Security Specialist responsible for the safety of assets, personnel, patients and visitors. You will protect property, observe unlawful activity, control access, and respond to incidents with steadiness and good judgment.

Qualifications include a security or law enforcement background preferred, Criminal Justice degree or relevant experience, and on-site availability. Strong English communication and adherence to state laws are essential.

Qualifications

• Military, law-enforcement or security background strongly preferred.
• Criminal Justice Degree, or relevant experience.
• Training in firefighting, first aid or lifesaving drills.
• Frequent standing and walking throughout shift.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs.
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting.
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps.
• Prior cannabis experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Protect property from theft, embezzlement, sabotage, trespassing, fire and accidents.
• Observe and report any unlawful activity.
• Protect individuals, property, and proprietary information from harm or misappropriation.
• Control access to premises.
• Investigate and take the appropriate lawful actions on accidents, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activity, safety, and fire.
• Neutralize situations calmly with tact and common sense.
• Watch for safety and fire hazards and other related situations.
• Enforce policies and procedures of the company.
• Provide assistance to customers, employees, visitors, or the public.
• Perform requests by the customers within scope of security duties or within reason.
• Train new security hires, and inform other staff of security procedures and policies.
• Ability to communicate in English effectively both verbally and written, obey/enforce the laws of the state.

Skills

Security awareness

English communication

Education

Criminal Justice Degree or relevant experience

Job description

The Security Specialist is responsible for the safety and security of all assets, property, personnel, patients/customers, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Protect property from theft, embezzlement, sabotage, trespassing, fire and accidents
• Observe and report any unlawful activity
• Protect individuals, property, and proprietary information from harm or misappropriation
• Control access to premises
• Investigate and take the appropriate lawful actions on accidents, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activity, safety, and fire
• Neutralize situations calmly with tact and common sense
• Watch for safety and fire hazards and other related situations
• Enforce policies and procedures of the company
• Provide assistance to customers, employees, visitors, or the public
• Perform requests by the customers within scope of security duties or within reason
• Train new security hires, and inform other staff of security procedures and policies
• Ability to communicate in English effectively both verbally and written, obey/enforce the laws of the state

Working Conditions

• Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).

Qualifications

• Military, law-enforcement or security background strongly preferred
• Criminal Justice Degree, or relevant experience
• Training in firefighting, first aid or lifesaving drills
• Frequent standing and walking throughout shift
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
• Prior cannabis experience not required