Warehouse Security Guard

Pet Supplies Plus•Orangeburg, SC

About The Position

The Security Guard will be responsible for ensuring the security of the warehouse/distribution center and the things and people in it. The goal of this position is to detect, deter, observe, and report.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent.
Previous security experience is preferred.
Quick thinking/assessment and problem-solving skills including people and surroundings.
Strong attention to detail.
Knowledge of standard security and safety protocols.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Solid verbal and written communication.
Listening skills.
Willingness to learn and enforce safety procedures.
Comfort with directing people or performing leadership responsibilities.
Ability to operate emergency equipment and camera/surveillance equipment.
Ability to work well in a team.
Ability to work in high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

Using and monitoring surveillance/camera equipment.
Keeping a record of all visitors including the time of arrival and departure.
Patrolling the premises regularly to ensure nothing is out of place.
Performing scheduled and random checks of designated areas throughout the facility to check for any security breaches.
Assisting the maintenance staff in security an area during a maintenance emergency.
Protecting the company’s property and staff by maintaining a safe and secure environment.
Responding to alarms within the warehouse.
Observing and reporting suspicious activities and persons.
Coordinating with law enforcement in the case of suspected or reported criminal activity.
Following directions of supervisor and manager.
Assisting with compliance of company, local, state, and federal safety directives.
Answering the phone and tracking all yard management services (trucks and deliveries).
Keeping an eye on the entrance and exits to prevent theft and ensure workplace security.
Monitoring Win-Pak system and creating badges for temporary employees and new hires and deactivating badges for terminated team members.
Assigning lockers and issuing locks to team members.
Issuing and controling all radios that are signed out to team members.
Performing bag checks whenever team members are leaving the building.
Ensuring company pets are fed once per shift and have water.