Security Officer

Jordan Winery, an iconic producer of French-inspired wines in Sonoma County, is seeking a professional and dependable Security Officer to join our team. The Security Officer protects Jordan Winery's employees, guests, property and inventory across the estate. The role patrols buildings, vineyards and cellars, controls access, supports hospitality and events, and is the first responder to incidents after hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Patrol and access control

• Conduct scheduled and random patrols of buildings, winery production areas, barrel rooms, parking lots, roads and vineyard perimeters.
• Follows established daily routine for patrolling other facilities, including water tank and shop building, guest houses, upper and lower lake areas, and vineyards
• Responsible for transporting overnight guests to town and back
• Checks for water leaks
• Contacts maintenance as necessary
• Checks water level of water tank
• Closes main and back gates
• Adheres to safety regulations and policies; reports any potential safety issues to supervisor or the Safety Coordinator
• Open and secure buildings, gates and doors on schedule; verify locks, lighting and alarms.
• Monitor CCTV, alarm and access-control systems; respond to alarms and system faults.
• Manage key and badge control; log and escort vendors, contractors and deliveries.
• Protect high-value inventory (library wines, finished goods, equipment) and report losses or tampering.

Guest and event safety

• Greet and direct guests at the gate with a professional, hospitality-first manner.
• Support tastings, private dinners, harvest and member events: traffic, parking, crowd flow and after-event lockup.
• Watch for intoxicated guests and support staff on responsible-service and safe-departure procedures.
• Resolve disturbances calmly using verbal de-escalation; involve law enforcement when needed.

Emergency response

• Act as first responder for medical, fire, wildfire-smoke, power outage, flood and security incidents after hours.
• Follow the emergency action plan: notify managers, call 911, guide responders on site and support evacuations.
• Know the locations of fire extinguishers, AEDs, first-aid kits, utility shutoffs and muster points.
• Take part in drills, wildfire-season readiness and emergency plan updates.

Reporting and compliance

• Keep a daily activity log and write clear, factual incident reports the same shift.
• Report safety hazards, maintenance issues and policy violations to the right department.
• Maintain confidentiality of guest, employee and company information.
• Follow company policy, Cal/OSHA safety rules and all licensing requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of security, law enforcement, military or related experience.
• Current California BSIS Guard Card or Proprietary Private Security Officer registration, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Valid California driver's license and a driving record that meets company insurance standards.
• Clear written and spoken English; able to write accurate incident reports.
• Calm judgment under pressure and a courteous, guest-focused manner.
• Must pass a background check.

Preferred

• Experience in hospitality, resort, winery or event security.
• De-escalation or crisis intervention training.
• Guard card desired – or ability to qualify
• Passenger (P) Endorsement for California Driver’s License or ability to qualify
• Experience with CCTV, alarm and access-control systems.
• Familiarity with rural property, fire safety and wildfire response.
• Spanish language skills.

Physical demands and working conditions

• Walk and stand for most of an 8–10 hour shift, including on uneven vineyard terrain, stairs and wet cellar floors.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Drive a company vehicle or cart around the estate, day and night.
• Work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, dust and seasonal wildfire smoke.
• Exposure to winery equipment, forklifts, CO₂ in fermentation areas and agricultural chemicals; PPE provided.
• Work nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours during harvest and events.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Compensation

· Annual Salary: $25.00 per hour

· Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision and Life) and 401k

· Paid vacation and sick time

· Discount on select Jordan wines, tastings and merchandise

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person