Facility Security Officer

Facility Security Officer

Facilities and Maintenance | Full-Time | Multi-Site | Waxahachie, TX

Why Join Us?

Americase is a leading designer and manufacturer of highly engineered transportation, storage, and protective container solutions, serving customers across the lithium-ion battery, automotive, aerospace, defense, data center, consumer electronics, and other demanding industries where safety, quality, performance, and reliability are essential.

As Americase continues to grow across multiple sites, the Facility Security Officer plays a visible, trusted role in protecting our people, property, and operations. This is an opportunity to lead physical security programs for a company that values integrity, sound judgment, and a genuine partnership between Security and Human Resources.

Position Overview

The Facility Security Officer is responsible for leading physical security operations across Americase's sites. This position conducts and oversees roving security patrols, monitors and maintains security systems and employee safety, and serves as a partner to Human Resources on workplace investigations, employee relations matters, and new employee onboarding. This individual is expected to exercise sound judgment, maintain strict confidentiality, and function as a visible, trusted presence supporting the safety and integrity of all sites within their assigned scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts regular, documented patrols of buildings, grounds, and perimeter areas across assigned sites to identify and address security concerns.
• Monitors and enforces access control procedures, including badge issuance, visitor management, and key/lock protocols.
• Operates, monitors, and maintains CCTV, alarm, and access control systems; coordinates with and records all vendors visiting the property for repairs, upgrades, and preventive maintenance.
• Responds to security incidents, safety concerns, and emergencies in a timely manner; documents findings and escalates to site and company leadership as appropriate.
• Partners directly with Human Resources on workplace investigations, including evidence gathering, camera footage review, employee interviews, and preparation of findings and documentation.
• Supports Human Resources in employee relations matters by providing security-related context, maintaining strict confidentiality, and helping ensure a safe and orderly process for all parties involved.
• Develops, updates, and enforces physical security policies and procedures, including badge access, visitor protocols, and emergency response plans.
• Delivers safety training and communicates security protocols to new hire and temporary employees during the onboarding and orientation processes.
• Supervises, schedules, and provides performance feedback to contract or in-house security officers, where applicable.
• Travels between assigned sites as needed to conduct security audits, respond to incidents, and ensure consistent security standards across all locations.
• Supports the development and execution of emergency action plans, evacuation drills, and business continuity procedures.
• Assists in the delivery of safety training programs and monitors ongoing compliance with safe workplace practices across assigned sites.
• Identifies facility maintenance needs (e.g., lighting, fencing, doors, locks, camera obstructions) that could impact the security of a site, and coordinates with Facilities and Maintenance for timely resolution.
• Prepares and submits regular reports on incidents, patrol activity, and security system status to site and company leadership.
• Maintains accurate, confidential records related to investigations, incidents, and security operations in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position may directly or indirectly supervise contract or in-house security officers, including responsibility for scheduling, training, coaching, and performance management, in accordance with Americase policy.

Skills

• Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills
• CCTV, alarm, and access control systems knowledge
• Workplace investigation support
• Confidentiality and sound judgment
• De-escalation and conflict management
• Emergency response coordination
• Attention to detail
• Professionalism under pressure

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in physical security, loss prevention, law enforcement, or a related field, ideally within a manufacturing, military, distribution, or industrial environment.
• Valid driver's license required; security certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP) preferred.
• Safety certifications are not required but are a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Requires regular walking, standing, and climbing (e.g., stairs, platforms) during patrols across various internal and outside environments, including exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and equipment areas.
• Must be able to travel between sites as required.

This job posting describes the general nature and scope of responsibility for this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Americase may modify, add, or remove duties at its discretion.

Pre-Employment Requirements: Employment with Americase is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and verification of employment eligibility, where applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Americase is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA/ADAAA), Texas Labor Code Chapter 21, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Reasonable Accommodations: Americase provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role. Applicants who require accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.

E-Verify: Americase participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees. For more information, visit