[pa] Authorities Arrive At My Place Of Business With A Judicial Warrant In-hand

Location: Pennsylvania, USA.

Hey all.

Context:

I work at a warehouse as a low-level manager. We do not have a public lobby, and all entryways are locked at all times and require a badge to be scanned by a RFID reader before granting access.

There are rumblings of ICE presence in the area, and my managers have briefed me on how to behave in the event authorities arrive to our business.

In no uncertain terms, my directive is as follows:

• Do not open the door under any circumstance for anyone presenting as law enforcement. Contact site management and have them verify the warrant. I am not authorized to verify the legitimacy of any warrant, nor am I authorized to grant access to any non-badge-holding company member for any reason.

My Concerns:

Can refusing to open the door for legitimate authorities with a valid warrant constitute any violation that I could face personal charges/be arrested for?

I understand that refusing directives could run into issues with my manager, which I am prepared to own, but under no circumstances do I want to deal with legal issues with authorities for failing to comply with a valid warrant.

Thanks in advance for any insight here. I have faith in my company that they would not give me literally illegal instructions, but I would like to know my legal obligations and make decisions with as much info as possible.

EDIT:

Thanks to all who provided opinions or information on this matter. Your insight is appreciated and I will choose my actions carefully in the event anything should occur. Hoping for the best in any case!