Security Specialist (Retail)

Verano; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Verano is seeking a Security Specialist in Naperville, IL to ensure safety in a retail environment. The role involves monitoring security systems, verifying patient IDs, and providing exceptional customer service to both employees and patients.

Qualifications required include a High School Diploma, 1-2 years of security experience, and being at least 21 years old. The position emphasizes a commitment to safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of previous security/protection experience required.
• Must be 21 years of age and comply with all local, state, and company regulations.
• Passionate about security and safety.

Responsibilities

• Regularly interact with employees and patients to maintain a comfortable and safe environment.
• Check and verify all patient ID’s prior to admitting them onto the dispensary floor.
• Monitor security video cameras and systems.

Skills

Customer service

Security monitoring

Patrolling

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computers

Security systems

Job description

Security Specialist (Retail)

Requisition ID: 15744

Department: Facilities - Retail Security

Travel:

Location: Naperville, IL, US, 60563-1535

Workplace Type:

Shift:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Regularly interact with employees and patients to maintain a comfortable and safe environment.
• Check and verify all patient ID’s prior to admitting them onto the dispensary floor.
• Monitor cash pick-ups.
• Provide exemplary customer service to all patients and fellow employees.
• Monitor security video cameras and security systems.
• Carry out regular patrols around and inside the property.
• Perform lockup and unlock duties where needed.
• Operate under the regulatory requirements set forth by the State.
• Assist in product delivery as needed.
• Provide operational retail support to leadership including, but not limited to patient information audits, batch record data uploads, and other items as needed to ensure regular compliance in preparation of location audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of previous security/protection experience required
• High level Nightclub, Bar, Jewelry Store, or Event Management Protection experience preferred
• Must be 21 years of age and comply with all local, state, and company regulations
• Required to undergo a criminal background check and appropriate state badging (as directed by state ordinances)
• Passionate about security and safety
• Ability to use office equipment (computers and printers) and their included software i.e. Word, Excel, email, etc.
• Learn and understand Federal, State, and local laws relating to the cannabis industry and safety regulations

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 50 lb. Able to stand up to 90% of the time. Specific hearing abilities required by this job include hearing in the normal audio range with or without correction. 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 retail environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.

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