King City Gardens

Veteran-owned craft cannabis cultivation and distribution

Dispensary Security Agent

Security Guarding & PatrolConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeColerain Township, OH, USA$20 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Previous experience in security, law enforcement, military service, or asset protection is required.
Ability to work scheduled evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Strong observation and situational awareness are required.
Clear communication and conflict-resolution skills are required.
Professionalism and sound judgment under pressure are required.
Integrity, discretion, and adherence to the chain of command are required.
Ability to follow regulatory requirements, company standard operating procedures, and security protocols is required.
Customer-service and de-escalation skills are required.
Must be at least 21, pass a background check, and obtain and maintain a Division of Cannabis Control employee badge.
Ability to meet background screening requirements consistent with Ohio cannabis industry standards is required.
Ability to stand for approximately 8–10 hours, lift up to 30 pounds, respond quickly to emergencies and security incidents, and perform regular patrols throughout the dispensary and surrounding perimeter is required.

Responsibilities

Monitor entry and exit points and verify valid government-issued identification before entry.
Enforce age and access requirements in accordance with Ohio Division of Cannabis Control regulations.
Patrol sales floor, vault areas, facility perimeter, and curbside carry-out operation while monitoring surveillance systems.
Maintain awareness of camera coverage and promptly report blind spots or technical issues.
Deter theft, diversion, loitering, and suspicious activity.
Secure the facility at opening and closing in coordination with leadership.
Follow applicable Ohio Administrative Code 1301:18 requirements and internal cannabis control policies.
Document incidents using company reporting systems.
Assist with regulatory inspections and audits as requested.
Maintain visitor logs and vendor check-in procedures.
Verify delivery transport manifests as directed by management.
Provide a professional, calm, and welcoming first point of contact for guests.
De-escalate conflicts using approved techniques and support leadership during disruptive customer situations.
Communicate clearly with managers, supervisors, and intake teams.
Maintain orderly and compliant lobby capacity and guest flow.
Respond to alarms, disturbances, and emergency situations.
Follow emergency protocols for fire, severe weather, medical emergencies, and security threats.
Coordinate with law enforcement or emergency responders when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of de-escalation or crisis-prevention techniques is preferred.
Knowledge of METRC and regulated inventory environments is preferred.
CPR/First Aid certification is preferred.
Experience in highly regulated industries such as cannabis, pharmacy, banking, or gaming is preferred.

Dispensary Security Agent

King City Gardens · Colerain Township, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-03

Salary: From USD 20

Workplace: on_site

Department: Retail

Description

Position: Dispensary Security Agent
Pay: $20 per hour
Hours: Full Time - Open Availability Required: Mornings, Midday, Evenings, Weekends, Holidays
Address: 9880-A Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45251

Company Info:

King City Gardens (KCG) is a rapidly growing, locally owned and veteran-owned cannabis company founded in 2023. As the only Level 1 cultivator in the region, we serve both the medical and recreational cannabis markets, with more than 50,000 square feet currently under canopy and plans to keep expanding. We also have three dispensaries under The Garden brand in Sycamore Township, Camp Washington, and Colerain! If that wasn’t exciting enough, we recently partnered with Jeeter to manufacture the #1 pre-roll in the world! KCG is the place to grow, make an impact, and help shape the future of the cannabis industry!

Job Description:

The Dispensary Security Agent is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and compliant retail environment in accordance with Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) regulations, internal SOPs, and company standards. This role protects customers, team members, inventory, and company assets while providing a professional and welcoming guest experience. Security Agents serve as the first and last point of contact for customers entering and exiting the dispensary and play a key role in regulatory compliance, incident prevention, and de-escalation.

Responsibilities:

Security & Asset Protection

Monitor entry and exit points and verify valid government-issued identification before entry.
Enforce age and access requirements in accordance with Ohio DCC regulations.
Patrol the sales floor, vault areas, and perimeter while monitoring surveillance systems.
Patrol our curbside carry out operation.
Maintain awareness of camera coverage and promptly report blind spots or technical issues.
Deter theft, diversion, loitering, and suspicious activity.
Secure the facility at opening and closing in coordination with leadership.
Other duties as assigned

Compliance & Documentation

Follow applicable Ohio Administrative Code 1301:18 requirements and internal cannabis control policies.
Document incidents using company reporting systems.
Assist with regulatory inspections and audits as requested.
Maintain visitor logs and vendor check-in procedures.
Verify delivery transport manifests as directed by management.

Guest & Team Support

Provide a professional, calm, and welcoming first point of contact for guests.
De-escalate conflicts using approved techniques.
Support leadership during disruptive customer situations.
Communicate clearly with Managers, Supervisors, and Intake teams.
Maintain orderly and compliant lobby capacity and guest flow.

Emergency Response

Respond to alarms, disturbances, and emergency situations.
Follow emergency protocols for fire, severe weather, medical emergencies, and security threats.
Coordinate with law enforcement or emergency responders when necessary.

Requirements

Requirements:

Previous security, law enforcement, military, or asset protection experience.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
Strong observation and situational awareness.
Clear communication and conflict resolution.
Professionalism and sound judgment under pressure.
Integrity, discretion, and adherence to the chain of command.
Ability to follow regulatory requirements, company SOPs, and security protocols.
Customer service and de-escalation skills.

Preferred Skills:

De-escalation or crisis prevention techniques.
Knowledge of METRC and regulated inventory environments.
CPR/First Aid certification.

Preferred Experience:

Experience in highly regulated industries, such as cannabis, pharmacy, banking, or gaming.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for extended periods, approximately 8–10 hours.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to respond quickly to emergencies and security incidents.
Ability to perform regular patrols throughout the dispensary and surrounding perimeter.

Division of Cannabis Control Requirements

Must be 21+, pass a background check, and obtain and maintain a DCC employee badge.
Ability to meet background screening requirements consistent with Ohio cannabis industry standards.

Benefits

Full-time associates are eligible for health, vision, and dental plans after 30 days.

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About the Company

King City Gardens

Veteran-owned craft cannabis cultivation and distribution

King City Gardens grows and processes medical and adult-use cannabis in Ohio with a 25,000-square-foot facility. They handle growing, harvesting, and hand-trimming in-house to produce cannabis flower, pre-rolls, vapes, and Live Rosin concentrates. They operate The Garden dispensaries and distribute directly to consumers and other licensed retailers, including an exclusive statewide deal to manufacture and distribute Jeeter pre-rolls. As a veteran-owned Level I cultivator, they emphasize small-batch, hands-on cultivation and vertical integration to ensure consistent potency and flavor while supporting Ohio jobs and local manufacturing.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Forest Park, OH
Founded: 2023

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