Position Summary:
The Security Guard is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment at port and terminal facilities. This role monitors access points, patrols assigned areas, and ensures compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The Security Guard plays a critical role in protecting personnel, vessels, cargo, and property while supporting daily port operations in a fast-paced, safety-sensitive environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The Security Guard is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment at port and terminal facilities. This role monitors access points, patrols assigned areas, and ensures compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The Security Guard plays a critical role in protecting personnel, vessels, cargo, and property while supporting daily port operations in a fast-paced, safety-sensitive environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Monitor and control access to port facilities, including verifying credentials and authorizing entry and exit of personnel, vehicles, and visitors.
- Conduct regular patrols of terminal areas, docks, and facilities to identify and address security risks or safety concerns.
- Observe and report suspicious activities, security breaches, safety hazards, or unauthorized access.
- Enforce company policies, port regulations, and security procedures, including compliance with Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) requirements.
- Inspect vehicles, cargo, and equipment as required to ensure compliance with security standards.
- Maintain accurate logs of daily activities, incidents, visitor access, and inspections.
- Respond to incidents, emergencies, and alarms, and coordinate with emergency services when necessary.
- Support safety initiatives by identifying hazards and promoting compliance with workplace safety standards.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, port personnel, and external agencies to ensure coordinated operations.
- Assist with crowd control, traffic direction, and site access during high-volume operations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall site security and operational needs.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- 1-3 years of experience in security, law enforcement, military, or a related field.
- Strong observational and situational awareness skills.
- Ability to follow procedures and respond effectively in high-pressure situations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or ability to obtain.
- Experience working in port, terminal, or industrial environments.
- OSHA 10 certification.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
- Familiarity with access control systems, surveillance equipment, and security reporting tools.
- Ability to stand, walk, and patrol for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25-50 pounds as needed.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to respond quickly to incidents and navigate large facilities.
- Required use of PPE (hard hat, safety vest, steel-toe boots) in operational areas.
- Outdoor port and terminal environment with exposure to weather, noise, heavy equipment, and vessel operations.
- Fast-paced, safety-sensitive setting requiring constant vigilance and situational awareness.
- Work schedules may include rotating shifts, overnight coverage, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs.
Security Guard in coeymans at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $35,360–$40,040
For context, most security guards earn between $35,360–$40,040 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as part time and onsite.