Armed Security Officer - 1st Shift - Dalton, MA

Job Description

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Armed Security Officer in Dalton, MA

The salary for this role is $25.64 hourly.
1st shift position (7:15 am - 15:30 pm, Monday - Friday)
Also require the ability to cover other shifts for absences.

The Company:

The company is a premier industrial technology company and a pioneer in currency manufacturing and advanced micro-optics technology for securing physical products.

How you will make an impact:

Protecting their people is the company's number one priority, and you play a critical role in helping create a safe workplace. Your day-to-day operations and projects evolve around creating and executing procedures that help give confidence to our team that they are safe at work and can focus on their job duties. The company's external customers look to you to help protect their products while at company sites. Global economies and brands rely on you and your peers to assess potential threats to building security from those who look to steal their product or the company's intellectual property.

The company is currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Security Officer to maintain the grounds and buildings of the Dalton campus. As a Security Officer in a currency manufacturing business, you will be responsible for maintaining the security of the grounds and buildings. Your duties will include manning the entrance and exit gates, witnessing the proper disposal of security features, and conducting walk-through security checks of all buildings and grounds. You will also provide escort services to outside contractors and visitors, ensuring they adhere to security protocols. To perform your role effectively, you must possess and maintain a valid firearms permit and complete all required departmental training, including pistol qualification and pepper spray training. Your vigilance and expertise will directly contribute to the safety and security of the entire facility. This is a 1st shift position (7:15 am - 15:30 pm, Monday - Friday) that will also require the ability to cover other shifts for absences.


Knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years' experience in security or law enforcement
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record in all conditions.
• Basic computer skills
• Possess and maintain a valid Massachusetts Class "A" firearms permit or a restricted Massachusetts Class "A" firearms permit with intent of receiving unrestricted permit within 120 days of starting this position.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an ability to demonstrate and maintain suitability for employment in a position of Public Trust consistent with our US Government contract requirements.

Desired :

• Associate's degree in criminal justice or security.
• Certified as a Certified protection Officer (CPO) by the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO).

The salary for this role is $25.64 hourly. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location

Benefits :

The company offers top-notch benefits, including medical, dental, vision, company bonus plan, 401(K) match and more.

The company is a drug free workplace.

SUITABILITY AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS: The final offer of employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by Crane and our U.S. Government Agency customers is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination.