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Nichols Farms is one of the top processors of pistachios in the United States. For more than two decades, Nichols Farms has maintained superior quality and exceptional service in supplying pistachio products to major retail and wholesale clients domestically and internationally. Nichols Farms maintains a state-of-the-art processing facility at their corporate headquarters in Hanford, California, employing over 350 employees. Join the Nichols Farms Team in their objective of continued growth. Nichols Farms possesses a strong employee-oriented environment dedicated to training and growth of team members.

The Nichols Farms Mission and Vision supports a culture of striving for mutual success of our employees, suppliers and customers through operational excellence and educational development.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Security Guard is responsible for protecting Nichols Farms premises, assets, and personnel. Will maintain a high visibility presence and responsible for detecting any suspicious activities or actions, identifying and preventing vandalism, thefts or any inappropriate behavior. This is an unarmed security position; guards are not permitted to carry firearms, batons, chemical agents, or other weapons while on duty. Guards are assigned to staff one of two manned guard houses on premise (North Guard House or South Guard House/Guard Scale House) and coordinate closely between posts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Protect company property and staff by maintaining a safe and secure environment.
• Monitor alarm systems or surveillance cameras and operate detecting/emergency equipment.
• Observe for signs of inappropriate activity or disorder and investigate disturbances.
• Act lawfully in direct defense of life or property.
• Inspect and patrol buildings and perimeter on foot regularly throughout the assigned shift, including areas not accessible by vehicle.
• Operate a UTV (utility task vehicle) to patrol the property perimeter, inspecting fence lines, gates, and outlying areas for security or safety concerns.
• Monitor and control access at building entrances and vehicle gates.
• Check in and verify identification for all employees, visitors, suppliers, delivery trucks, and contractors at the point of entry; maintain accurate sign-in/sign-out logs.
• Secure all Gates,exits, doors and windows.
• Provide assistance to employees/visitors as needed.
• Perform first aid or CPR.
• Submit reports of daily surveillance activity, including suspicious incidents.
• Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities.
• Inform violators of policy and procedures.
• Contact Sheriff and/or Fire Department in case of an emergency.
• Respond to alarms and react in a timely manner and when appropriate obtain assistance by sounding alarms.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.

JOB COMPETENCIES:

• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Prioritization: Ability to quickly prioritize among numerous pressing tasks and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as ability to make presentations.
• Interpersonal: Ability to effectively build relationships with co-workers and external customers.
• Team Involvement: Works effectively with teams and work groups. Actively participates in problem solving and interacts with team and work groups to achieve team and organizational goals.
• Awareness of Surroundings: Ability to detect, deter, observe and report any suspicious activity to ensure a safe work environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associates Degree in Administration of Justice, or equivalent education and experience preferred. Active California BSIS Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) registration preferred; candidates without a current PSO registration will be considered and supported in obtaining one as a condition of employment (see below).
• Nichols Farms will assist qualified candidates who do not yet hold a Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) registration in obtaining one, including guidance through the required 8-hour pre-registration training (Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force), Live Scan fingerprinting, and BSIS application process. The additional 16 hours of required training and final PSO registration must be completed within the timeframe required by California law as a condition of continued employment.
• Work experience as a Security Guard or relevant position preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certifications.
• Valid driver's license required; ability to safely operate a UTV or similar utility vehicle for perimeter patrol.
• Practical knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols.
• Experience applying surveillance and detail orientation skills.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand for periods of time at workstation, climb stairs, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated by the company. Ability to safely operate a UTV over outdoor and uneven terrain for extended periods during perimeter patrol. Ability to walk or stand for extended periods, including sustained foot patrol over uneven, outdoor terrain in varying weather conditions.

The majority of the role is performed in an outdoor environment and may include high levels of noise with a possibility of performing work indoors environment on occasion. Working in outdoor conditions can include extreme cold, heat, or humidity; and sometimes can include work in dusty or muddy work conditions. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

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