Armed Security Officer (Day shift) - Nashua, NH
About The Position
Crane Currency is hiring an Armed Security Officer based in Nashua, New Hampshire. The position follows a rotating schedule of three days on and three days off, with hours from 6:45 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Employees must be able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis. The role is responsible for facility security and asset protection, observation and reporting, communication and training, and emergency response. It helps protect employees, customer products, and company intellectual property by identifying and responding to potential security threats. Crane Currency describes itself as an industrial technology company specializing in currency manufacturing and advanced micro-optics technology for securing physical products. The company has 1,200 employees. The position is onsite in Nashua, New Hampshire, and may involve travel to Crane facilities in support of security requirements. Crane Currency is a drug-free workplace.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of experience in armed security, military, or law enforcement, or an associate degree or higher in criminal justice or a related field.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Basic First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Armed Guard License in New Hampshire.
- Basic computer skills.
- High energy and ability to prioritize and multitask across many activities.
- Ability to display confidence and adapt in a rapidly changing environment.
- Strong conflict management and conflict resolution skills.
- Must be able to work mandatory overtime based on staffing requirements.
- Must be able to travel to Crane facilities in support of security requirements.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and demonstrate suitability for employment in a Position of Public Trust, consistent with U.S. Government contract requirements.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of CCTV, premises alarm protection, and access control systems.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Monitor access control, intrusion detection, and surveillance systems and investigate unusual activity.
- Prevent unauthorized access to the premises through security questioning or by contacting local law enforcement.
- Use non-deadly force or firearms for self-defense or the defense of another person, in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Inspect outgoing parcels and track the receipt of secure material shipped from the facility.
- Perform interior and exterior visual patrols and report vulnerabilities, potential hazards, unusual findings, or ideas for improvements.
- Prepare comprehensive incident reports covering unusual activity and investigative outcomes.
- Enforce safety and security policies and procedures and report violations to the Security Supervisor.
- Provide basic medical care and facilitate access for emergency responders during emergencies.
Benefits
- Competitive starting pay of $25–$28 per hour, plus shift differential.
- Eligible for scheduled overtime, weekend differential, and holiday pay.
- Industry-leading training opportunities.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Company bonus plan for full-time regular employees.
- Lunch-and-learn sessions, tuition reimbursement, and career ladders.
- Paid time off beginning on the date of hire.
- Company holidays and parental leave.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
