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A Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.
$38,300 / year median in Pennsylvania
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Security Guard Petroleum Service Corporation 18 USD medical insurance, sick time, 401(k) United States, Pennsylvania, Monaca 300 Frankfort Road (Show on map) Sep 02, 2026 Security Guard PSC Group is seeking a motivated and dependable Security Guard to join our team. This position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, secure, and professional environment for employees, contractors, visitors, and customers. The Security Officer is responsible for monitoring site activities, conducting routine patrols, enforcing site policies, and responding appropriately to security-related situations. The ideal candidate is attentive, professional, customer-focused, and able to remain calm while making sound decisions in fast-paced situations. Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct routine and random patrols of assigned facilities, grounds, and perimeter areas.
- Monitor site access points and verify authorization for personnel, visitors, and contractors entering the facility.
- Maintain a visible presence to help deter unauthorized activity and promote a safe work environment.
- Respond to security incidents, emergencies, alarms, and unusual situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Complete accurate reports documenting incidents, observations, and daily activities.
- Enforce site-specific policies, procedures, and security protocols.
- Provide exceptional customer service while interacting with employees, visitors, contractors, and customers.
- Communicate effectively with site management, operations personnel, emergency responders, and fellow team members.
- Assist with emergency response procedures as directed.
- Identify and report potential safety, security, or operational concerns.
- Perform Daily Tank and catch basin inspections
- Perform Daily Drainage and/or outfall inspections
- Maintain an Inventory of PPE for site visitors
- Monitor CCTV cameras
- Monitor weather and alert crews of potential risks
- Conduct Routine vehicle inspections and/or searches
- Provide basic first aid if trained and certified
- Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
- Receive and/or send mail deliveries. Inspect packages for suspicious contents Qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently while exercising good judgment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to remain professional and composed during emergencies and challenging situations.
- Basic computer and report-writing skills.
- Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
Work Schedule:
12 Hour Rotating Shift (Days/Nights/Weekends/Holidays) Why join the PSC team? Since 1952, PSC Group has had a strong reputation for quality service, safety, environmental protection, and taking care of our employees.
We are a leader in product handling and site logistics for refineries, chemical producers, and marine transportation providers.
The work we do makes a huge impact in our nation's economy. Check out our videos at PSC Group - Career Videos to learn more.
Check out our online newsletter "The Connection" which contains articles about our work groups, recognition events, and achievements of our employees and their family members at PSC Group - sletter.
Our Core Values serve as the foundation for all we do-how we conduct our business, serve our customers, and treat members of our PSC family. Learn more at PSC Group - Core Values.
Employee Benefits:
- Medical insurance options with the company paying a large portion of the premiums, including affordable dental and vision plans for employees and their families
- Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- Matching 401(k) plan to help employees save money for retirement
- Vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits (varies by work group)
- Incentives, discounts, and bonuses
- Industry-leading training and development programs
On-Demand Pay, giving you early access to earned wages and more financial flexibility. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The above job description does not reflect all essential job functions or physical requirements. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. PSC Group, formerly known as Petroleum Service Corporation, is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.