Physical Security Agent

• Base Pay $23.75 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

POSITION SUMMARY (2nd Shift Physical Security Agent)

The Physical Security Agent (Armed) is a front-line, in-house security professional responsible for protecting Quanta personnel, facilities, customer assets, and high-value computer components against theft, unauthorized access, espionage, and other security risks. The Agent executes Quanta security policies, customer-specific requirements, post orders, and physical security compliance procedures at assigned buildings, posts, patrol areas, and security functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Post Coverage and Access Control: Staff assigned security posts and maintain a professional, visible Quanta Security presence. Screen and verify employees, visitors, vendors, and contractors; check badges and credentials; control access points and assist with high-volume entry and exit traffic. Tactfully deny unauthorized access and coordinate verification with HR, IT, or authorized personnel.

Patrols and Asset Protection: Conduct interior and exterior foot patrols in varying weather conditions; inspect buildings, doors, windows, gates, fences, emergency exits, and equipment. Monitor restricted, controlled, secured, and high-value areas and identify unsafe or unsecured conditions.

Customer and ISO-Related Compliance: Perform and document required De-Trash inspections and physical security checks, anti-tailgating, emergency-door checks, temporary badge accountability, and restricted-area verification. Follow applicable customer requirements, ISO 9001/ISO 27001-related procedures, and established evidence-retention processes.

CCTV, Alarms and Security Systems: Monitor CCTV and surveillance equipment, respond to alarms and system notifications, and promptly report camera, access-control, intrusion-detection, or other security equipment deficiencies.

Incident and Emergency Response: Respond to suspicious activity, trespassing, fire, emergencies, and security incidents in accordance with Quanta policies, training, and authorized response procedures. Notify and elevate concerns to the Security Supervisor and other appropriate personnel.

Reporting and Accountability: Complete accurate daily, hourly, patrol, inspection, incident, and exception reports, including observations, relevant footage references, and required signatures. Communicate unresolved issues and shift turnover information promptly.

Armed Officer Responsibilities: Maintain, carry, and handle an authorized handgun safely and only in accordance with applicable law, Quanta policies, assigned authorization, and required training. Any use of force must comply with established policy and legal requirements.

Other Duties: Perform other security-related duties as assigned by management within the scope of training, authorization, and company policy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum of two years of successful, demonstrated experience.

Computer proficiency and ability to learn security software and reporting systems.

Experience with surveillance equipment and security systems.

First Aid, CPR/BLS, and self-defense certifications preferred.

Law enforcement or military experience preferred.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong judgment, professionalism, tact, diplomacy, organization, and attention to detail; ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team, prioritize assignments, handle ambiguous situations, and communicate effectively with production employees, supervisors, management, and executive leadership.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

With or without reasonable accommodation, the employee must be able to hear and distinguish speech and sounds; distinguish colors and visual details; remain stationary for extended periods; move throughout production and warehouse areas; occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds; work in office and manufacturing settings with temperature variation and loud noise; and travel between facilities within approximately a 10-mile radius.

REPORTING AND SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

Security Agents operate under established post orders, policies, and procedures and report to their assigned Security Supervisor. Agents are accountable for their assigned post, building, patrol area, or security function and must promptly elevate issues beyond their authority.

Quanta Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Essential functions must be performed satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation provided where required by law.

Additional Information

• Shift 2nd
• Schedule (Ex. M-F 7AM-3PM) 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM