Security & Safety Specialist

Ataraxia is a licensed operator of cannabis cultivation and processing facility in Albion, Illinois, and we are looking to add passionate, exceptional talent to our security and safety team!

(First Shift) (6a-2:30pm) $14.50 - After 90 days $15.00 - After year 1 $16.00 - After year 2 $17.00 - After year 3 $18.00 

(Second Shift) (2pm-10:30pm) $15.00 - After 90 days $15.50 - After year 1 $16.50 - After year 2 $17.50 - After year 3 $18.50

(Third Shift) (10pm-16:30am) $15.50 - After 90 days $16.00 - After year 1 $17.00 - After year 2 $18.00 - After year 3 $19.00

Ataraxia offers eligibility to comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees, including heath, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, you are eligible for Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and more!

Job Summary:

The Security & Safety Specialist is responsible for performing security and safety functions for the cultivation and processing facility and provide critical security and administrative support to the Security Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Check in all employees, visitors, vendors, and deliveries.


• Maintain all logs and digital logs.


• Maintain accurate accounting for facility.


• Ensure doors are secured.


• Provide general support to visitors and vendors.


• Review surveillance video of events and create/maintain event logs from all security systems.


• Create new badge access cards for new employees, visitors, and vendors.


• Alert Security Supervisor for required support on all security systems—skyline cameras, Strat security/fire alarms, and internet connectivity.


• Record retention and accountability.


• Maintain an accurate digital copy of all logs.


• Provide logs to management upon request.


• Assist in coordination of office procedures and new policies, distributing information from corporate.


• Assist in loading/unloading of deliveries


• Operate fork truck/pallet jack


• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required.


• Previous experience in a regulated field that adheres to health and safety policies and procedures preferred.


• Previous experience and knowledge of security operations and procedures preferred.


• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Must be able to follow SOP.


• Must be able to perform other duties as assigned.


• Must be authorized to work in the United States.


• Must be 21 years of age or older.


• Must be able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.


• Must be able to comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Physical and Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 50 lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment:

Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

EEO Statement:

Ataraxia is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets and our communities.