Security Sales Professionals

Job Title: Security Guard Location: Department: Security Reports To: Security Supervisor

John Soules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. Our purpose and promise of Great Food, Made Simple® drives us. We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great-tasting, high-quality products sold throughout the US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam's Club, Sysco, and HEB. The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately $1 billion. The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas.

The Security Guard ensures the safety and security of our personnel, visitors, and property. This role serves as the first point of contact for guests and employees, requiring exceptional customer service and professionalism. The position involves patrolling premises, controlling access, monitoring for safety hazards, maintaining visitor logs, deliveries, and exports, controlling access to the facility through the admittance process, and responding to incidents and emergencies.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations, English proficiency, working knowledge of or willingness to learn security operations and procedures, strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and customer service skills, attention to detail, and excellent attendance. Must be able to effectively handle potentially difficult situations in a fast-paced environment, and work overtime, including weekends, as needed. Active Level 2 Guard Card from the State of Texas with some experience within the last 6 months
Prior security or law enforcement experience, CPR or First Aid certification, familiarity with visitor management systems and access control tools, and being bilingual (English/Spanish).

The Security Guard job is performed indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions, including rain, heat, and cold. Visual acuity required for surveillance and reading reports/logs, ability to respond quickly and physically to emergencies. Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

~Life insurance

John Soules Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Applicants with disabilities needing accommodation during the application process can contact Human Resources at the relevant location.

John Soules Foods will not discriminate against applicants who discuss their compensation.