Security Officer I (Thursday – Sunday, 6:30 am – 5:00 pm shift)

Under direct supervision, the Security Officer I is responsible for the general physical security of facilities and the Company’s Alameda campus grounds.

The security officer is expected to accurately document and communicate any irregular or unusual conditions on an ongoing basis.

This position will require the selected employee to work a set schedule of Thursday through Sunday from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide a visible presence to discourage vandalism, theft, and burglary.
• Observe, report, and effectively communicate all site conditions.
• Conduct onsite patrols and prevent access to unauthorized personnel
• Notify and coordinate site emergency response.
• Document and report facilities, health, and environmental safety issues
• Interact cordially and professionally with employees and visitors
• Assist in monitoring and securing miscellaneous hazardous materials used in the production process.
• Maintain all credentials necessary to perform as a Proprietary Private Security Officer.
• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Understand relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company.
• Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications Required

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Maintain all credentials necessary to perform as a Proprietary Private Security Officer.
• Internal candidates must be in good standing with the company.
• Ability to pass a background check with no convictions related to moral turpitude.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time (at least 50 minutes per hour).
• Working knowledge of standard office tools required.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with ability to communicate with all employees.
• Ability to work a schedule of Thursday through Sunday from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Postion Qualifications Desired

• 2+ years of experience as a Security Guard and certification preferred.

• Working Conditions
• • General office, laboratory, warehouse, shipping/receiving and cleanroom environments
• • Willingness and ability to work on site is required
• • The assigned schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays
• • Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• • Requires some lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds

• Must be able to move between buildings and floors.
• Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day.
• Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets.
• Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.

Base Pay Range Per Hour:  $22.00 - $30.00

Individual compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, work location and shift, and will increase over time based on meeting performance and business needs.

What We Offer

• A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
• The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.
• A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets.

The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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