Security Technician I

Job Description

Job Description

BioSpectra, Inc. is a privately held, family-oriented organization and a U.S. based manufacturer of GMP pharmaceutical-grade ingredients, including API’s, excipients, GMP process chemicals, and bulk GMP buffers and solutions. BioSpectra, Inc. currently has facilities located in Bangor, Wind Gap, Stroudsburg, PA and Scarborough, Canada.

Position Summary:

A Security Technician I is responsible for overseeing and maintaining a safe and secure environment for BioSpectra's personnel, property, and assets. The security officer may also manage and/or implement security protocols related to the storage of confidential information and documents.  Overnight shift, varying schedule.

Major Roles and Responsibilities:

• Greets visitors, contractors and registers each at facility entrance in accordance with Building Access and Security SOP. Contacts proper personnel to escort them inside the facility.

• 24/7 CCTV surveillance and alarm system monitoring. Saves incident surveillance for future review.

• Monitor television and Internet resources, within the guidelines of the BioSpectra Information Services Usage Agreement, for impending weather and traffic conditions. 

• Run daily test to ensuring all CCTV(s) are functional; report technical malfunctions 

• Log daily activities, incidents and alarm activities into the pass-down log

• Receives vendors and delivery vehicles. Directs vehicles to appropriate dock or parking location in accordance with communication from Supply Chain staff.

• Verifies shipments entering and exiting the facility grounds are authorized to do so and are secured

• Escorts and supports pest control service

• Answers, and transfers, internal and external phone calls in accordance with BioSpectra policy

• Maintains clean workspaces

• Prevents loss and damage by ensuring trespassers and/or risks are mitigated

• Completes security incident reports in a timely manner

• Completes debris, ice and snow removal to prevent risk to traffic

• Maintains employee roster for entering and exiting applicable facility for emergency responses activities.

• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property, building and facility access points

• Dispatch Security personnel to all alarm notifications to investigate alarms.

• Ensures swift and effective communication of any emergency on site to applicable leadership or emergency responders

• Performs escorting responsibilities for visitors or contractors entering the facility, when applicable

• Assists with medical, fire and security emergencies, calling and/or coordinating with emergency services and local authorities

• Maintain active communications and transfers through phone and radio to security officers.

• Receives regulatory agents and communicates their arrival in accordance with BioSpectra procedures

• Completes AED, fire extinguishers, spill kits, eye wash, and first aid stations inspections

• Assists Human Resources with sensitive events.

• Staying up-to-date with changes to security regulations and industry best practices, and making recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; previous law enforcement or military background preferred.

• Experience on a security team with CCTV usage or a similar role in a corporate or industrial setting.

• Knowledge of security protocols and emergency response procedures.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

• Ability to handle high-pressure situations calmly andefficiently.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Physical fitness and the ability to stand or walk for extended periods.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work with confidential and classified information.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.