Security Guard

Job Summary:

Responsible for maintaining site security by managing facility access to the facility and verifying authorized visitors according to the sites Security Plan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain facility security by ensuring compliance with the Site Security Plan. Investigate and communicate any suspicious activity.
• Provide visitor screening of all traffic entering the facility. Maintain roster of employees and visitors entering and leaving the facility.
• Support shipping and receiving operations by efficiently screening all inbound and outbound shipments authorized to enter the facility.
• Perform patrols to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure the security of gates.
• Report security events to PGP Management and appropriate public officials or emergency services as required.
• Complete all documentation as required by the Site Security Plan and other company policies.
• Complete all continuous education requirements including, but not limited to, safety and environmental rules and regulations, continuous improvement programs and new methodologies concerning industrial security.
• Ensures compliance with all Security and Environmental, Health & Safety programs, policies, procedures and regulations to support a safe and secure working environment.
• Follows written guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures for Security Personnel and participates in policy and procedure reviews.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• There are no supervisory responsibilities in this position

Education and Experience:

• Education: High School or Equivalent
• Knowledge of bulk shipping/receiving and grain handling operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in an organized, detailed manner.
• Ability to use independent judgment to appropriately manage and escalate workplace events in accordance with organizational guidelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and senior level management.
• Ability to maintain good attendance habits.
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Able to comply with the company’s safety, quality, and environmental policies at all times.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Required to frequently walk.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and be confined to a designated work area for a long period of time.