Part-Time Security Guard; Armed

We’re a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, that’s consistently recognized as a Glassdoor “Best Places to Work.” We have 130+ brands in our total alcohol beverage portfolio, including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. We’re home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America.

At GALLO South Carolina, we produce some of your favorite ready-to-drink, wine and spirits products like High Noon and New Amsterdam. We’re committed to providing competitive compensation, benefits, perks, and a culture that supports your well-being.

Join our dynamic security team and embark on a rewarding career path that combines vigilance with compassion, and expertise with inclusivity. We are currently seeking motivated individuals for the position of Armed Security Guard 1, a role that serves as the foundation for a promising journey within our security department. This entry-level position is designed for those eager to learn and grow, offering a clear pathway to advancement to Security Guard 2 level within just three months, contingent upon successful completion of SG2 testing.

As an Armed Security Guard 1, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and integrity of our company property. Your duties will encompass a broad range of responsibilities, from monitoring vehicle and pedestrian traffic to ensuring compliance with our safety and security protocols. You will act as a Certified Weighmaster, perform vehicle inspections, and engage in proactive surveillance to identify and mitigate potential threats.

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate.
• Knowledge of security systems and equipment in a business environment.
• Required to successfully meet all requirements, including background checks, for the issuance of a Security Officer Registration Certificate from South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
• Basic MS Word skills required.
• Maintain current CPR/AED and First Aid certification (Company Training Provided).
• Required to complete Taser Training.
• Required to climb stairs and ladders.
• Within the first week of employment, successfully completes a course of instruction to obtain and maintain a Security Officer Registration Certificate from South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
• Maintain a Security Concealed Weapons permit from South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), if required.
• Required to possess, or obtain within 6 months of hire date, a Security Weapons Permit from South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
• Required to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a rotating shift.
• Required to work overtime if necessary.
• Candidate is required to have a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record and reliable vehicle (if applicable) at the time of hire. This position will undergo a motor vehicle check (MVR) to confirm a history of safe and responsible driving. If needed, candidate must obtain the appropriate state driver’s license based on the position’s location within 30 days of hire.
• Required to stand, sit, walk, or drive a vehicle for a minimum of 12 consecutive hours.
• Required to frequently lift, drag, or move up to 50 pounds.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Skilled in writing routine reports and correspondence.
• Skilled in speaking effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Required to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation. This may be in addition to travel requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.
• Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.

• Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice.
• Skilled in understanding and carrying out instructions furnished in written, oral,…