Security Officer

Job Summary

This part-time position covers weekends, Saturday - Sunday from 6:00am to 6:00pm. This position is benefits eligible. We are seeking a Security Officer for our Safety Assessment site located in Reno, NV.

Responsibilities include protecting personnel and property against fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and other hazards; inspecting credentials and facilities; reporting irregularities, alarm activations, and tampering; developing, implementing and administering programs to protect personnel and property; ensuring compliance with government and organization security policies; safeguarding intellectual property; and conducting investigations to document noncompliance and possible breaches in law.

The following are responsibilities related to the Security Officer
:

• Greet, screen, record and admit visitors and employees in accordance with company procedures.
• Monitor security and environmental systems and investigate and report incidents.
• Report all unauthorized persons to proper authorities and initiate action to protect employees, animals, products, and the physical site. Do not place yourself in harm's way.
• Ensure physical safety and security of the facility by enforcing company policies; conduct patrols and monitor security measures and critical building systems.
• Physically walk the facility grounds to complete visual inspections on regularly scheduled tours.
• Document security department activity and generate incident reports as necessary.
• Monitor facility equipment during tours; report equipment failure and reset alarms as instructed; assist in minor repairs as directed; provide secondary communications during business hours and primary communications during non-business hours.
• Contact emergency personnel as required in accordance with procedures and assist in directing appropriate emergency response efforts when required.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.
• Weekend coverage with potential availability to provide coverage for others during the week, including vacations and sick leaves.

The following are minimum qualifications related to the Security Officer position:

• Education: High school diploma, GED or the equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Experience: 2-3 years of experience with at least six to twelve months of related security experience and/or training.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute.
• Certification/Licensure: Valid Driver's license
• Other: None

The pay for this position starts at $19/hr
. Salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We offer a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, including GLP and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. We also provide products and services to support clinical laboratory testing and manufacturing activities, enabling clients to create flexible drug development models.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries, we coordinate worldwide resources to resolve client challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies, hospitals and academic institutions.

We are passionate about improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, science, and purpose guide us, and we have supported many drugs approved by the FDA in the past five years. We offer benefits such as bonuses, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, health coverage, wellbeing programs, and work-life balance flexibility.

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability to complete any forms or participate in the resume submission process, please contact our Human Resources team at  For more information, please visit