Warehouse Security Officer
Position Overview
The Warehouse Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and controlled warehouse environment through vigilant observation, access monitoring, CCTV surveillance, and routine facility patrols. This role serves as a visible security presence to help protect employees, visitors, company assets, and facility operations.
The ideal candidate is highly observant, disciplined, and able to identify potential security risks before they escalate. Candidates with backgrounds in corrections, military service, law enforcement, security operations, or similar fields are strongly preferred due to the level of awareness, professionalism, and attention to detail required for this position.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Monitor employee, visitor, and vendor access entering and exiting the warehouse facility
- Maintain a visible security presence throughout warehouse operations
- Monitor CCTV surveillance systems and identify suspicious activity, safety concerns, or policy violations
- Conduct routine interior and exterior patrols of the warehouse, parking areas, and surrounding premises
- Observe employee activity and ensure compliance with security procedures and company policies
- Document and report security incidents, safety concerns, theft concerns, or unusual activity
- Complete detailed security logs, incident reports, and documentation as required
- Assist leadership with security investigations through observation, documentation, and CCTV review
- Help protect company property, equipment, inventory, and employee safety
- Respond appropriately to security concerns and escalate issues to management or emergency services when necessary
- Maintain confidentiality regarding company operations, employees, and security procedures