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Security Guard

Day & Zimmermann
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Jul 2026
💰 $40,000/yr

About the role

About Day and Zimmermann
 

At our Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, we know the stakes and We do what we say! ® We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, components, to special projects and beyond. With more than 120 years of experience behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations! Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world! https://dayzim.com

This position pays $20.53 per hour!

As the Guard, here’s the work you’ll do:

  • Protects all vital and restricted area, equipment and materials.
  • Checks all persons, vehicles and materials entering the Plant Area(s).
  • Alert and observant of any unauthorized persons within the confines of the Plant, employees who are in areas other than those which they are authorized to enter.
  • Regulates traffic in Plant Areas, enforces rules, regulations, general, special and standing orders essential for protection against accidents, fire and other hazards.
  • Makes patrols and watch rounds with adequate frequency.
  • Operates authorized radio communication equipment.

And if you have these qualifications:

  • High School or equivalent
  • Previous related work experience. Armed Guard experience preferred.
  • Valid state driver's license that coincide with state of residence unless applicant recently moved from another state. Must pass medical exams for physical and mental fitness initially and annually. Must meet the physical agility requirements of AMC Supplement 1 and AR 190-56. Must be able to quality with hand gun i/a/w local requirements-Guard Order #78 and the standards U.S. Army Military Police Firearms Qualification Course

 

We care about our employees and it shows.  Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

 To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

  • Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
  • Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
  • Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
  • Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
  • Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds
  • Walking
  • Repetitive motion of any part of the body
  • Kneeling, crouching or crawling
  • Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion)
  • Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
  • Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
  • Feeling (e.g. perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture, etc.)
  • Hearing
  • Talking
  • Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
  • Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
  • Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
  • Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
  • Capacity to express thoughts orally.
  • Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment.
  • Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or worksite.
  • Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand

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