Security Specialist II

Redwood Materials; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials is seeking a full-time Security Specialist in Nevada, Iowa. The role involves performing security duties during scheduled shifts, monitoring systems, and responding to incidents.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in security or related fields. Strong decision-making and communication skills are essential. This position offers opportunities for personal growth as you contribute to our commitment to safety and security.

Qualifications

• Prior security, military, law enforcement or emergency response experience preferred.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends.
• Strong decision-making skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform security duties including patrols and monitoring systems.
• Respond to incidents following established protocols.
• Maintain documentation of daily activities and incidents.

Skills

Security operations knowledge

Emergency response skills

Effective communication

Ability to follow procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Alarm systems

Job description

About Redwood Materials

Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling—keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.

Security Specialist

Security Specialists operate under direct or general supervision during assigned shifts. Work is performed in accordance with established procedures, post orders, and supervisor direction. Personnel are expected to carry out assigned duties, follow escalation protocols, and notify supervisors of incidents requiring higher-level decision-making. Performance is evaluated based on adherence to procedures, response effectiveness, and completion of assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned security duties during scheduled shifts, including patrols, monitoring systems, and incident response.
• Serve as an on-site responder to security, safety, and medical incidents, following established response procedures and escalation protocols.
• Conduct routine and random patrols of facilities and grounds to identify hazards, security risks, or policy violations.
• Monitor and operate CCTV, access control systems, alarms, and life-safety systems, reporting irregularities to supervision.
• Control and document site access, including visitor processing, credential checks, and contractor verification.
• Respond to alarms and incidents, assess conditions, and elevate to supervisors or emergency services as required.
• Provide initial emergency response support, including basic first aid, evacuation assistance, and scene control until relieved.
• Complete incident reports, daily activity logs, and shift documentation accurately and before the end of each shift.
• Maintain accountability of issued equipment, ensuring readiness and reporting deficiencies.
• Support site operations, special events, and high-visibility activities as directed by supervision.
• Follow all company policies, post orders, and safety procedures, reporting any deviations.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to ensure continuity between shifts.
• All other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; prior security, military, law enforcement, emergency response, or industrial security experience preferred
• Working knowledge of security operations, patrol procedures, access control systems, CCTV monitoring, alarm systems, and emergency response protocols
• Ability to follow and apply established procedures, post orders, safety requirements, and escalation protocols in a fast-paced operational environment
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and extended hours as operationally required
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to complete accurate reports, maintain shift continuity, and communicate professionally with employees, contractors, visitors, and emergency responders
• Ability to assess situations, remain calm under pressure, and make sound decisions during security, safety, medical, or operational incidents
• Ability to stand, walk, patrol, and respond to incidents for extended periods while maintaining situational awareness and operational readiness

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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