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Grassroots Cannabis

Security Associate

️ Security

Grassroots Cannabis is looking for a Security Associate who can become an integral part of our organization and grow with our company at our Greenhouse Morris location. The ideal candidate is proactive, innovative and passionate, able to beat deadlines and find answers when it appears there are none.

Security Associates at our facilities are the face of our organization and the first people our visitors interact with. As such, our security officers must not only be focused on the security and protection of the facility and staff but also be comfortable setting the stage for a pleasant, compliant, and safe experience for our visitors. This position reports to the onsite manager as well as to the offsite Director of Security.

Role Responsibilities

  • Interior and exterior patrols on foot and/or in a vehicle
  • Monitoring CCTV for suspicious/illegal activity
  • Access control for high-security areas within the facility
  • Check-in staff, visitors, and vendors while ensuring they are pre-approved by the state to enter the facility
  • Assist with state inspections
  • Receive and direct all incoming phone calls
  • Assist with general facility issues
  • Report writing (post-event & informational)
  • Liaise with local law enforcement and emergency responders at the direction of the Director of Security
  • Weather monitoring and emergency response
  • Ensure facility-wide compliance with all state and company rules, regulations, and policies
  • Monitoring and enforcement of overall safety and security procedures throughout the facility
  • Role Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required, some college education preferred
  • 2 years of security experience required
  • Experience with CCTV monitoring preferred
  • Minimum age requirement: 21
  • Ability to attain PERC card in Illinois
  • Candidates must be able to successfully pass a thorough internal and external background check including criminal history check by the IL State Police and FBI.
  • Able to obtain a Dispensary Organization Agent Registration Identification Card from the Illinois Department of Agriculture
  • Computer literate and comfortable learning and using new software
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to fluently read and write the English language
  • Ability to follow directives issued verbally and in writing
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Candidate must be a self-starter, flexible to work in a collaborative structure and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

  • NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

    At Greenhouse we are committed to improving the quality of our patients’ lives and restoring well-being. Our medical cannabis dispensaries are setting a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness in our clean and modern facilities. Our staff is well trained and attentive, striving to serve patients with great respect and compassion. Besides dispensing medicine, we also provide a wide range of holistic services designed to help patients maintain a healthy lifestyle, reduce stress and manage pain, such as yoga and therapeutic massage.

    Greenhouse provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age disability or genetics.