Description Security Guard How Your Role Will Make a Difference At Marshall Farms, we're looking for individuals who want more than just a job. We're looking for people who take pride in their work, care about making an impact, and want to be part of a team dedicated to helping improve the lives of people and pets. As a Security Guard, you will play a critical role in protecting our employees, facilities, visitors, assets, and operations. Through proactive threat identification, risk mitigation, access control, emergency response, and protective operations, you will help maintain a safe and secure environment that supports our mission and organizational success. Join Our Mission If you're looking for more than just a job, if you're looking for meaningful work where you can contribute to improving the lives of people and pets while growing your skills in a supportive team environment, we encourage you to apply. When you join Marshall Farms, you become part of a team committed to excellence, innovation, animal welfare, and continuous improvement. We invest in our employees through training, development opportunities, collaboration, and a workplace culture built on respect and accountability. What You'll Do In this role, you will: • Maintain a visible and professional security presence to deter unauthorized access, criminal activity, safety violations, and disruptive behavior. • Monitor and control facility access through credential verification, visitor management, and authorization procedures. • Conduct routine, directed, and randomized patrols of facilities, grounds, and critical infrastructure. • Monitor CCTV, alarm systems, intrusion detection systems, and other security technologies to identify suspicious activity and security concerns. • Investigate alarms, unusual activities, security violations, and reported incidents. • Respond to emergencies, critical incidents, environmental events, and security-related situations. • Utilize verbal de-escalation, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention techniques when appropriate. • Support facility safety, emergency response procedures, evacuations, lockdowns, and business continuity operations. • Coordinate with management, law enforcement, fire services, EMS, and other public safety agencies as required. • Complete accurate reports, security logs, incident documentation, and investigative records. • Identify security vulnerabilities, risks, and unsafe conditions and take appropriate action to mitigate threats. • Support the organization's commitment to prevention-focused security and continuous improvement. • Perform other duties as assigned. What You Bring Required Experience & Qualifications • New York State Security Guard Registration or the ability to obtain a Security Guard license. • Valid New York State Driver's License. • Working knowledge of security operations, emergency response procedures, and applicable legal authorities. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to operate security technology, computers, surveillance systems, and reporting platforms. • Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain professionalism in high-pressure situations. Preferred Qualifications • Prior military, law enforcement, corrections, emergency services, or private security experience. • Experience in protective services, threat assessment, risk mitigation, or critical infrastructure protection. • Experience responding to emergencies and security-related incidents. • Knowledge of access control systems, surveillance technologies, and incident reporting procedures. What Makes You Successful We're looking for someone who: • Demonstrates strong awareness, vigilance, and attention to detail. • Identifies and addresses risks before incidents occur. • Exercises sound judgment and professionalism under pressure. • Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information appropriately. • Communicates clearly and effectively with employees, visitors, contractors, and public safety agencies. • Works independently while collaborating effectively with team members and leadership. • Adapts quickly to changing situations and operational needs. • Follows policies, procedures, legal requirements, and safety standards. • Maintains a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to service. • Supports a culture of security, preparedness, accountability, and continuous improvement. Work Environment This position may require: • Working 12-hour shifts in a 24-hour operation. • Day, night, weekend, holiday, and overtime assignments as needed. • Working both indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions. • Frequent walking, standing, climbing, and physically demanding activities. • Maintaining constant situational awareness and vigilance. • Regular interaction with employees, visitors, contractors, vendors, and public safety personnel. • Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) and security-related equipment. • Responding to emergencies and critical incidents at any Marshall Farms location. Schedule & Compensation • Schedule: 12-hour shifts • Weekend/On-Call Requirements: Nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed • Pay Grade: O14 • Pay Range: $21.61 - $31.98 per hour About Marshall Farms Group, Ltd. We support leading research organizations around the world through the animals and services we provide, and we are also a leading provider of pet ferrets. While we have grown into a global organization, we continue to value the close-knit culture and employee-centered approach on which we were founded. Learn more at Marshall BioResources The Benefits of Being a Part of the Marshall Family Our benefit package is an important element of the overall experience we offer our employees. Full-time employees receive: • 100% company-paid medical and dental insurance for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents, or a generous opt-out if you already have coverage elsewhere. • Generous time off benefits starting at 3 weeks per year. • 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 100% match on the first 5% of contributions and immediate vesting (must be 18 or older to participate). • Enriched Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance. • Profit Sharing contribution of 10% of your annualized salary. • Life Insurance at 4x your annual base salary (up to $200,000). • Boot allowance for qualified employees. • $500 bonus for employee referrals. Equal Opportunity Employer Marshall Farms Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.