About The Position

Carter’s Inc. is hiring a Distribution Center Security Guard for a Friday–Sunday, 7 p.m.–7 a.m. schedule. The employee will train in and rotate among four security functions at the distribution center: Desk-Reception, Turnstile/Bag Check, Roving Patrol, and Gate Guard. Duties vary by post and include facility access control, visitor and driver assistance, patrols and inspections, documentation, and responding to security or safety issues. The guard will escalate concerns to the on-shift security supervisor or manager and interface with professional emergency responders during facility emergencies. The role supports compliance with CTPAT and FTZ requirements where applicable.

Requirements

  • Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong customer-service orientation.
  • Ability to learn additional electronic security platforms, such as visitor-management and security-camera systems.
  • For the Gate Guard function: successful completion of Georgia 24 Hour Unarmed Security Professional Training; the training may be offered on site.
  • For the Gate Guard function: keen attention to detail and expert documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Desk-Reception: Meet and greet employees, contractors, and visitors; verify credentials and document visitor entry; provide guidance; ensure visitors and contractors view the facility safety video; answer phones and relay messages; manage access badges and keys; and assist emergency responders during facility emergencies.
  • Desk-Reception: Use Capsure VMS, facility camera systems, and the badge access system; maintain personnel-entry compliance with CTPAT and FTZ requirements; and immediately escalate facility security or safety issues to the on-shift security supervisor or manager.
  • Turnstile/Bag Check: Greet employees and visitors; check all bags entering the facility; operate the ADA door as needed; perform manual wanding in specified circumstances; address positive metal-detection issues at turnstiles; and assist emergency responders during emergencies.
  • Turnstile/Bag Check: Immediately escalate facility security or safety issues to the on-shift security supervisor or manager.
  • Roving Patrol: Complete at least two full inside/outside tours per shift; patrol the parking lot during breaks and shift changes at high-traffic times; conduct weekly fence-integrity checks and monthly life-safety inspections; and provide relief at stationary posts as needed.
  • Roving Patrol: Use the facility security camera system and other security programs; escalate security or safety issues; assist emergency responders; and maintain physical-security compliance with CTPAT and FTZ requirements.
  • Gate Guard: Serve as the first point of contact for drivers entering the truck yard; verify driver identification and inbound-trailer paperwork using the facility Yard Management System; inspect all trailers entering the yard; and follow applicable CTPAT/FTZ protocols for import containers.
  • Gate Guard: Record all entries and exits in the daily guard log; direct drivers to appropriate offices; verify paperwork before releasing trucks; note discrepancies and contact inbound transportation for instructions; answer phones and relay messages; and assist emergency responders during emergencies.
  • Gate Guard: Use the facility security camera system, Capsure VMS, and facility badge access system; escalate facility security or safety issues; and maintain detailed documentation.
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