Facility Security & Safety Specialist

Charlie's Produce - Who We Are Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie's was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.

With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like-minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

What we offer:

• An amazing company culture!
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
• Paid vacations, paid holidays.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits, and onsite parking.
• Coverage under State Sick Leave.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Additional Compensation Details:

• $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

The Facility Security and Safety Specialist ensures the safety and security of our food distribution facilities. The primary focus of the role is to ensure that our facilities are secure and maintained for the protection of life and property, preservation of our food defense plan, enforcement of laws and regulations, emergency management, planning, facility security, personnel clearances, and continuous employee training & development. The Facility Security and Safety Specialist coordinates with internal teams and external agencies to uphold safety & security standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (any combination of the following job duties):

• Promotes a "Safety Focused" culture throughout the company that incorporates operations, transportation, and safety
• Operate with strong communication, interpersonal, problem solving, and innovative thinking skills
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and security industry regulations
• Conduct daily security operations (patrols, access control, surveillance)
• Creating security reports for the management on organization's current security status
• Develop, implement, and update security policies and procedures
• Perform periodic site risk assessments and provide recommended improvements
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety/security regulations
• Monitor alarm systems, CCTV, and other security technologies
• Ensure implementation of effective facility and security management policies across the business; act as first point of contact regarding security procedures
• Collaborate with Safety, HR, and Food Safety to develop an on-going program to ensure employee awareness and compliance to our Security policies & procedures
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with food handling and warehouse security standards
• Respond to and investigate facility security breaches, thefts, or workplace security incidents
• Manage contractor/vendor program by being responsible for badge issuance, visitor logs, safety induction and contractor access to ensure traceability and accountability
• Train employees on security protocols and emergency procedures
• Coordinating with the external security staff to ensure company needs are met
• Audit facility security systems and recommend upgrades
• Track and analyze incident trends to improve prevention strategies
• Stay updated on emerging threats and best practices in facility security
• Monitor access control systems & key management program to prevent unauthorized entry and contamination risks

Peripheral Duties:

• Maintain logs, draft incident reports, and assist with compliance documentation
• Help coordinate safety drills, onboarding sessions, or refresher courses for employees
• Liaise with contractors for maintenance of security systems, alarms, or safety equipment
• Track and manage supplies such as PPE, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and emergency tools
• Remind staff of safety protocols, distribute updated guidelines, and encourage compliance
• Environmental inspections such as check lighting, signage, and hazard controls to support a safe workplace
• Perform routine inspections of CCTV, badge readers, and alarm systems to ensure functionality
• Work with HR, facility maintenance, and safety committees on cross-departmental initiatives

• State-prescribed security training, licensing, and registration
• 2+ years of experience in security, safety, or risk management roles
• Strong knowledge of physical security systems (CCTV, access control, alarms)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Familiarity with OSHA, local safety regulations, and compliance standards
• Extensive experience in preventing illegal activity and performing access control
• Knowledge of security industry regulations
• Current driving license and driving record in good standing preferred
• Able to safely work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Must be able to read write and speak English fluently
• Intermediate word and excel skills for correspondence and reporting duties/ pivot tables
• Intermediate MS Outlook skills for regular communication with peers
• Must be able to assist a diverse workforce and communicate clearly with various levels of management

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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