Security Officer

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.  Apply Today!     

 

Where You Will Work   

Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.  

 

 Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park. Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town website to learn more. 

Description

Under close supervision, performs a variety of patrol, security, emergency response and customer service duties at assigned location.  

• Greets and logs in all visitors and vendors at entrance gate
  • Notifies appropriate personnel or department of arrival
  • Directs visitors and vendors to destination
  • Enforces company policies and procedures
• Performs frequent patrols of the property
  • Walks, bicycles, or drives vehicle on irregularly scheduled rounds of property
  • Observes conditions of equipment, grounds and facilities
  • Picks up litter or debris as needed, or arranges clean-up with maintenance crews
  • Reports damages or areas in need of repair to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Conducts surveillance of locations or areas in which vandalism or criminal activities have been noted
• Assists with and trained for emergency situations
  • Collaborates with police officers in the prevention of crime
  • Works with fire response units for fire suppression, and with medical emergency response units in the event of emergency situations, at the assigned location
• Provides basic emergency medical response (e.g. performs CPR, gives basic first aid) when needed
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

 

• No experience required
• Current CPR and first aid certifications, as required by specific site location

 

Preferred

 

• High School diploma or GED

 

Criteria/Conditions  

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• Work is performed in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, and work on elevated platforms
• Occasionally may be required to lift up to fifty (50) pounds during the course of the work day
• May be required to work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operation
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable State Laws

What We Offer You 

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $15.00 - $20.00/hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on c