Security Specialist (CPG)

Verano; Readington Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a leading cannabis company as a Security Specialist. This role involves ensuring the safety of all facility operations, managing access for employees and visitors, and maintaining security logs. You'll be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence and inclusion. Ideal candidates will have experience in security operations and a positive attitude, thriving in a collaborative environment. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an innovative industry while ensuring compliance with all regulations. If you're ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in security operations required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Check in all employees, visitors, and vendors.
• Review surveillance video and create event logs.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Security Operations

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

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Security Specialist (CPG)

Requisition ID: 9797

Department: CPG - Security

Travel: None

Location:

Readington, NJ, US, 08876

Workplace Type: On-Site

Shift: First Shift

Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF), one of the U.S. cannabis industry’s leading companiesbased on historical revenue, geographic scope and brand performance,isa vertically integrated, multi-state operator embracinga missionof saying Yes to plant progress and the bold exploration of cannabis. Verano offers a superior cannabis shopping experience in medical and adult use markets under the Zen Leaf and MÜV dispensary banners and produces a comprehensive suite of high-quality,regulatedcannabis products sold under its diverse portfolio of trusted consumer brands including Verano, MÜV, Savvy, BITS, Encore, and Avexia. Verano’s active operationsspan 13 U.S. states, comprised of 14 production facilities with over 1,000,000 square feet of cultivation capacity. Learn more atwww.verano.com .

Job Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Check in all employees, visitors, vendors, and deliveries.
• Ensure all visitors, vendors, and delivery drivers sign in on the sign-in sheet.
• Scan IDs and provide temporary badges to visitors, vendors, and delivery drivers.
• Maintain all hard copy and digital logs of scanned IDs, sign-in sheets, and all facility logs.
• Provide general support to visitors, vendors, and delivery drivers.
• Review surveillance video of events and create/maintain event logs from all security systems.
• Create new badge access cards for new employees, visitors, and vendors.
• Alert management for required support on all security systems—skyline cameras, Strat security/fire alarms, and internet connectivity.
• Coordinate delivery schedules and outgoing office shipments with management.
• Monitor and maintain quality control measures in accordance with state and local laws.
• Adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the facility and production areas.
• Immediately inform the Security Manager of any system discrepancies.
• Document all activity using the company’s track and trace system.
• Work within company continuous improvement system and strive to increase productivity.
• Check in and check out all van keys for drivers.
• Give all cash to Human Resources or appropriate party for accounting.
• Schedule weekly armored vehicle pickups for cash deposits from order fulfillment.
• Ensure the door is locked during any time cash is out.
• Coordinate with corporate’s finance department to ensure all cash is accounted for.
• Accept cash from all delivery drivers on every delivery and store in safe.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in a related position.
• Previous experience in security operations and procedures required.
• Must have a positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment.
• Willing to learn about, operate, and maintain facility equipment in a safe manner.
• Able to stand for at least 6 hours per day and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
• Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 25 lb. Able to stand for 90% of the time. Comfortable with heights, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights, filters, trellis netting and ceiling fans up to 25ft. Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding, when required. Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity. Exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other nature elements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets, and our communities.