Security Guard- Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

TerrAscend Corp. is a leading TSX-listed company with operations across North America, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, and California through TerrAscend Growth Corp., as well as retail operations in Canada. 

TerrAscend operates The Apothecarium and other dispensary retail locations, along with scaled cultivation, processing, and manufacturing facilities across its core markets. Our portfolio includes well-known brands such as The Apothecarium, Cookies, Kind Tree, Legend, State Flower, Wana, Cuue, One, and Valhalla. 

Sound like weed be a good fit?  Here’s where you come in.  

Our next  Full-time Time Security Guard will oversee and enforce security operations of our company, implement policies and procedures to maintain security standards. You will have to demonstrate excellent surveillance and emergency response skills. You will need a strong commitment to security rules and knowledge of all hazards and threats to safety. The goal is to create and preserve an environment where employees, visitors and property are safe and well-protected. 

Where you’ll be planted

This position will be on-site at our Hagerstown, MD .

Pay: $21/hr

Work Hours: Mon - Wed 8:30am - 5:00pm & Sat/Sun 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Join a growing, fast-paced organization where your work makes an impact. At TerrAscend, you'll have opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented teams, and help shape what's next as our business continues to evolve.  

• Implement security policies, protocols and procedures 
• Monitor property entrance, follow entrance and exit protocol for employees and visitors 
• Respond to emergencies and alarms, notify appropriate law enforcement and management  
• Monitor video surveillance equipment  
• Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property 
• Report incidents, breaches, suspicious behaviors, and happenings 
• Investigate and resolve issues 
• Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities 
• Respond to alarms and react in a timely manner 

• Proven experience as guard services or similar position 
• Current Maryland Guard Card
• Experience using relevant technology and equipment (e.g. CCTV) 
• Experience in reporting and emergency response 
• Knowledge of security protocols and procedures 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Committed and reliable 
• High School Diploma/GED
• Two years of experience in a comparable position
• Availability to occasionally take weekend
• Polite and professional disposition
• Applicant must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be and remain compliant with any and all company regulations.

What We Offer 

• Health & Wellness — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible team members. 

• Plan for Your Future — 401(k) savings opportunities to help support your financial goals. 

• Time to Recharge — Paid time off and company holidays for eligible team members. 

• Grow Your Career — Learning, development, and opportunities to build your career across a growing organization. 

• Employee Perks — Team member discounts and additional programs designed to recognize and support our people. 

• Support When You Need It — Resources and programs focused on your overall well-being. 

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on employment status, location, and other applicable factors.

  Working Conditions: 

This position requires working in an environment that has a high amount of plant matter and pollen. Areas of the facility reach high/low temperatures with high humidity levels. Employees may have exposure to conditions such as dust, plant matter, and particles that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or skin, depending on department job assignments.  Employees are required to wear protective gear and have the option to wear eye and ear protection. Certain areas of the facility use harsh chemicals for cleaning such as bleach and can have repetitive movements. Employees should be comfortable and capable of working under all of the above conditions. 

Physical Requirements: 

• This position may require the ability to perform essential functions that include, but are not limited to: Pushing, pulling, lifting, or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.  

• Sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, squatting, and/or walking for extended periods of time. Using hands and fingers to touch, handle, feel, and pick objects (manual dexterity).  

• Working with chemicals (e.g., butane, propane, bleach) while following strict safety guidelines.  

• Cleaning and maintaining the facility or equipment using approved chemicals.  

• Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including clothing protection, close-toed non-slip shoes, and optional ear and eye protection. 

EEO Statement 

TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.  

Disclaimer 

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The Company has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position. 

TerrAscend participates in E-Verify. 

Please review the E-Verify Participation Notice and Right to Work Notice, available in English and Spanish.

E-Verify Participation Notice:

verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf

Right to Work Notice:

verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf

Statement on External Recruiting Agencies

TerrAscend and all affiliates do not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to agencies who submit candidates without being under contract f

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.