Security Guard

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Security Guard

Department

Security

Reports To

Security Supervisor

FLSA Status

☐ Exempt
☒ Non-Exempt

Employment Type

☒ Full-Time
☐ Part-Time

Position Summary

The Security Guard is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of Primex Farms employees, visitors, contractors, property, equipment, and facilities. This position provides access control, patrol services, visitor management, emergency response, incident reporting, and enforcement of company security policies. The Security Guard supports facility security operations by monitoring daily activities, conducting security inspections, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with company safety, food defense, food security, and visitor control programs.

Essential Functions

• Provide general facility security and maintain a visible security presence throughout the property.
• Greet visitors, vendors, contractors, and guests in a professional manner.
• Authorize and monitor entry and exit of personnel, vehicles, and visitors.
• Maintain assigned security posts, checkpoints, and access control locations.
• Verify visitor credentials and enforce visitor access procedures.
• Patrol production areas, warehouses, parking lots, offices, and facility grounds.
• Conduct random security inspections throughout the facility.
• Monitor and protect company property, equipment, vehicles, and assets.
• Prevent theft, vandalism, unauthorized access, and property damage.
• Enforce Primex Farms Visitor Policy, Food Security Program, and parking procedures.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations, alarms, accidents, incidents, and security concerns.
• Document incidents and maintain accurate Shift Activity Reports (SAR).
• Report suspicious activity, irregularities, safety concerns, and security violations to management.
• Assist with food defense and food security exercises and challenges.
• Provide directions and customer service assistance to employees, visitors, and contractors.
• Communicate effectively with Security Supervisors, Human Resources, management, employees, law enforcement, and emergency responders.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid BSIS Guard Card required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of security experience preferred.
• Clean driving record required.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Baton, OC Spray, and Handcuff certification preferred.
• Firearms training preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of security officer duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately during emergencies.
• Strong observation and situational awareness skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with employees, visitors, contractors, and the public.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail.

Work Environment

• Primarily works outdoors throughout the facility and plant yard.
• Exposure to dust, noise, varying weather conditions, heat, cold, and industrial environments.
• Frequent exposure to truck traffic, trailers, forklifts, production equipment, and warehouse operations.
• May be required to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and varying shifts.
• Must comply with all safety, food defense, food security, visitor management, PPE, and company security requirements.

Physical Demands / ADA Functional Analysis Chart

Physical Requirement

Frequency

Essential Function?

Standing

☒ Constantly

☒ Yes

Walking

☒ Constantly

☒ Yes

Sitting

☒ Frequently

☒ Yes

Lifting 10 lbs.

☒ Frequently

☒ Yes

Lifting 25 lbs.

☒ Frequently

☒ Yes

Lifting 50 lbs.

☒ Frequently

☒ Yes

Carrying

☒ Frequently

☒ Yes

Pushing/Pulling

☒ Frequently

☒ Yes

Reaching Above Shoulder

☒ Frequently

☒ Yes

Bending/Stooping

☒ Frequently

☒ Yes

Twisting

☒ Frequently

☒ Yes

Climbing

☒ Frequently

☒ Yes

Kneeling/Crouching

☒ Frequently

☒ Yes

Fine Hand Manipulation

☒ Frequently

☒ Yes

Use of Vision

☒ Constantly

☒ Yes

Hearing/Speaking

☒ Constantly

☒ Yes

Frequency Definitions

• Occasionally: Up to 33% of the workday.
• Frequently: 34% to 66% of the workday.
• Constantly: 67% to 100% of the workday.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Primex Farms, LLC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and all applicable state and federal laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position unless doing so would create an undue hardship. The Company engages in a timely, good-faith interactive process regarding accommodation requests.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Primex Farms, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Acknowledgment

I have reviewed and understand the essential functions and requirements of this position.

Employee Name: __________________________

Employee Signature: _______________________

Date: ___________________________________