Position Summary
We are seeking a vigilant, professional Security Guard to safeguard our cannabis facility, products, and staff. Operating in a federally regulated and highly scrutinized industry, this role requires an individual who blends strong observation and de-escalation skills with strict regulatory compliance. The Security Guard serves as the first point of contact for visitors and personnel entering the facility, ensuring all activity on-site adheres to state cannabis regulations, company policy, and applicable laws.
Key Responsibilities
Access Control & ID Verification
- Verify government-issued ID and applicable credentials for every employee, contractor, vendor, and visitor prior to entry, ensuring only authorized individuals access the facility
- Monitor and control access at all entry points, including employee, vendor, and delivery entrances
- Maintain accurate visitor logs and ensure all non-employees are properly badged and escorted as required
- Detect and prevent fraudulent identification using approved verification tools and techniques
Facility & Asset Protection
- Conduct routine interior and exterior patrols of the cultivation, processing, or distribution facility to deter theft, diversion, and unauthorized access
- Monitor CCTV, alarm systems, and access control technology; respond promptly to alerts, alarms, and suspicious activity
- Secure all restricted areas including vaults, safes, cultivation rooms, and product storage in accordance with state-mandated chain-of-custody protocols
- Observe and report any signs of tampering, theft, or diversion of cannabis products, cash, or company property
Staff & Visitor Safety
- Provide a calm, professional presence for employees, contractors, and authorized visitors
- De-escalate confrontations, manage disorderly individuals, and respond appropriately to medical emergencies, fires, or other incidents
- Manage access flow during shift changes, scheduled deliveries, and high-activity operational periods
- Escort employees handling cash deposits or product transfers between vehicles, vaults, or armored carriers
Compliance & Reporting
- Enforce all state and local cannabis regulations governing on-site conduct, restricted area access, and loitering
- Document and report all incidents, accidents, policy violations, and suspicious activity in written reports within required timeframes
- Maintain familiarity with state cannabis control board rules, seed-to-sale tracking requirements, and company SOPs
- Cooperate with law enforcement, regulators, and inspectors during audits, investigations, and emergencies as directed by management
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 21 years of age, as required by state cannabis regulations
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid state-issued security guard license (e.g., armed or unarmed, as applicable to the role and jurisdiction)
- Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, including fingerprinting, in accordance with state cannabis licensing requirements
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a state-issued cannabis worker permit, agent card, or equivalent credential
- 1+ years of experience in security, law enforcement, military, loss prevention, or a related field
- Working knowledge of CCTV monitoring, access control systems, and incident reporting procedures
- Ability to stand, walk, and patrol for extended periods, and to lift up to 50 pounds when needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in the cannabis industry or other cash-intensive, high-compliance environment (e.g., banking, jewelry, pharmacy)
- Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications
- Formal de-escalation, crisis intervention, or conflict resolution training
- Familiarity with state seed-to-sale tracking platforms (e.g., METRC, BioTrack)
