Security Guard- Part Time

TerrAscend • Phillipsburg, NJ

2d • $23 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in San Francisco in 2011, The Apothecarium began as a patient-focused medical dispensary and has grown into a trusted, award-winning cannabis retail brand with locations across California, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey.

We’re known for our modern, welcoming spaces, emphasis on education, and unmatched customer service. Whether you're new to cannabis or a seasoned consumer, our highly trained cannabis associates are here to provide personalized, one-on-one consultations to help you find the products that best meet your needs.

We don’t just sell cannabis — we create experiences that promote wellness, build trust, and enrich lives. Come see why so many patients and customers choose The Apothecarium as their go-to destination for cannabis.

It’s a Joint Effort
We believe that How We Work Together Matters. Our priority is to assemble a team that believes not just in what we do but how and why we do it. Our most successful team members know that being of service to our patients, our customers, and each other is what separates us from other organizations. Our continued success is dependent upon bringing together the brightest minds in business with best-in-class cultivation and elevated patient and customer experiences, so we continue to set the standard for the industry.
Sound like weed be a good fit? Here’s where you come in.
Our next part-time Security Guard will be one of the first points of contact for our patients as they enter our dispensary. This position will be responsible for ensuring the safety of the building, people, and vendors throughout each shift.
Where you’ll be planted
This position will be on-site at our dispensary location in Phillipsburg, NJ. Our hours of operation are 9am - 8pm every day of the week. This role requires evenings and weekend availability.

You will be challenged to work tactically to do to service and protect our patients with care and efficiency.
One minute you will be verifying state-issued identification and recording the contact in the visitor log
The next minute you will be completing a security check with the General Manager
And the next minute assisting the Receptionist with monitoring and improving patient flow
Regardless of the task, it’s critical you have strong situational awareness and EQ as you’ll work within a diverse team in the organization.

Requirements

• Must meet age requirements by state as determined by the Department of Health or State Regulatory Commission
• At least two (3) years of Law Enforcement, Security and/or Military experience required
• Must have an active New Jersey SORA card
• Must be proficient with computers, POS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Teams
• Must be flexible regarding work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Able to push, pull, lift, or move a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Capable of sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, squatting, and/or walking for extended periods of time
• Able to handle cash or card transactions with patients using an electronic processing system
• Stand constantly
• Walk frequently
• Reach and twist/turn with hands and arms
• Climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus

Responsibilities

• verifying state-issued identification and recording the contact in the visitor log
• completing a security check with the General Manager
• assisting the Receptionist with monitoring and improving patient flow

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed