Facility Security & Safety Officer (Nights)

AeroFarms•Danville, VA

14d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

AeroFarms is seeking a dedicated Safety and Security specialist to help protect personnel, visitors, and facilities and promote a culture of safety and security. The position reports directly to the EHS Manager. The role combines safety monitoring, emergency response, documentation, compliance support, and facility security duties. The officer conducts safety observations and inspections, helps maintain safety documentation and supplies, participates in safety committee activities, and supports investigations and corrective actions. The role also monitors compliance with PPE, LOTO, machine guarding, hazard communication, OSHA requirements, company policies, and food safety practices. Security duties include patrolling the premises, monitoring and reviewing surveillance, checking access badges and building entry and exit, documenting suspicious activity, and preparing timely reports. Work takes place in office, warehouse, production, and indoor agricultural growing environments. The role involves a 12-hour overnight shift from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, including weekends and holidays as required. Use of PPE is required in designated areas. Internal promotion candidates must have at least six months in their current role and no more than five points or corrective actions in the previous six months. Employees may also be assigned to cover absences at equal or lower levels in the operational hierarchy.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work a 12-hour overnight shift (6:00 PM–6:00 AM) on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, including weekends and holidays as required; must be available to work weekends.
Ability to respect and maintain confidential information.
Ability to understand and comply with GMPs and food safety regulations.
Ability to communicate EHS best practices to all levels of the workforce.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
Ability to learn and comprehend safe operation of equipment and processes.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience working in production, warehouse, and maintenance operations.
Experience with health and safety compliance metrics and/or site security protocols.
Knowledge of risk assessments, chemical compliance, PPE use, machine safeguarding, LOTO, waste management, and spill response.
Ability to walk, stand, and patrol for extended periods; climb stairs and navigate production, warehouse, and growing areas; and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work in varying temperatures and humidity levels typical of indoor farming operations and conduct security walks in day and night conditions.
Ability to respond quickly during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certification.
1–3 years of experience in security, EHS, safety, or related work.
Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and/or OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
Experience with surveillance systems or cameras.
Experience with incident reports.

Responsibilities

Promote a “Safety First” culture in the work environment.
Conduct fire extinguisher inspections and inventory and restock First Aid Cabinets.
Build partnerships with other departments through teamwork to improve safety and security.
Perform EHS observations throughout shifts and document observations, reporting incidents immediately to management.
Participate in Safety Committee meetings and discussions.
Maintain policy and procedure documentation and monitor its effectiveness.
Lead the Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT), including engagement in evacuations, shelter-in-place measures, and medical events.
Assist the EHS Manager with incident, injury, and near-miss investigations, including collecting witness statements and supporting documentation, and support CAPA implementation as delegated.
Support OSHA compliance, company safety policies, safety audits, and inspections.
Monitor compliance with PPE, LOTO, machine guarding, and hazard communication requirements.
Monitor premises to maintain order and establish a security presence; observe camera systems and review video as necessary.
Check that employees and visitors have proper badges and scan in and out, and conduct routine security access patrols.
Document and report suspicious activity to site leadership.
Prepare clear, accurate, and timely surveillance activity, incident, security, and safety reports for the EHS Manager.
Assist with organizing, updating, maintaining, and auditing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) as instructed by the EHS Manager.
Perform other duties and special projects as directed by the EHS Manager.
Follow GMPs and food safety regulations while patrolling the farm.
Cover operational absences at an equal or lower positional hierarchy when required.