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Security Officer I

Central, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/19/2025

About Us

Are you looking for meaningful work and want to make a difference?  Do you want to gain valuable work experience? Joining the Goodwill team could be a great fit for you!  At Goodwill we live and breathe our Core Values of Creativity, Credibility, and Collaboration.  We are a mission-integrated organization that is funded by resalable goods. Last year alone, we were able to keep 10 million pounds of donated goods from hitting our landfills. Through the reselling of donated items, we can provide job readiness training and employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment. 

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: Guards, patrols, or monitors premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Patrols industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensures security of doors, windows, and gates.
  • Answers alarms and investigates disturbances.
  • Monitors and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
  • Writes reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
  • Calls police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
  • Circulates among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property.
  • Checks all vehicles and donation center doors, lift gates and roll-up doors to determine they are locked and secured.
  • Notifies management immediately if any illegal activity is conducted during business hours.
  • Safeguards company property, including donated goods. Reports any incidents of theft or unauthorized possession of company property to management immediately.
  • Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned or directed.
  • Qualifications

    SKILLS & ABILITIES:

     

    Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

     

    Experience: 6 months to 1 year experience preferred.

     

    Computer Skills:  Knowledge of MS Office, e-mail and internet preferred.

     

    Certificates & Licenses: Guard Card issued by State of California and Valid Driver’s License. Proof of Insurance and Driving record Acceptable by Goodwill’s Insurance Company.

     

    Schedule: 5 days per week, which may include weekends and evenings.

     

    Amount of Travel Required: 50% to 75%

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