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Armed Security Officer (Day shift) - Nashua, NH

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Nashua, NH
•Onsite

About The Position

Crane Currency is hiring an Armed Security Officer based in Nashua, New Hampshire. The role protects people, facilities, assets, products, and intellectual property by carrying out security procedures and helping maintain a safe workplace. The position works a rotating schedule of three days on and three days off, from 6:45 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with rotating weekend and holiday work. Mandatory overtime may be required based on staffing needs, and travel to Crane facilities may be required to support security operations. The officer monitors access-control, intrusion-detection, and surveillance systems; investigates unusual activity; conducts interior and exterior patrols; inspects outgoing parcels and tracks secure incoming materials; and documents incidents and investigative outcomes. The officer helps prevent unauthorized access, may use non-deadly force or firearms for self-defense or the defense of others in accordance with policies and procedures, enforces safety and security rules, and provides basic medical care and access for emergency responders. Crane Currency describes itself as an industrial technology company specializing in currency manufacturing and micro-optics technology for product security. It has approximately 1,200 employees. The role is onsite in Nashua, New Hampshire. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and demonstrate suitability for employment in a position of public trust under U.S. Government contract 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 the State of New Hampshire.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask across many activities.
  • Confidence and adaptability in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Strong conflict-management and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Must be able to work rotating weekends and holidays.
  • Subject to 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.

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 by conducting security questioning or 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 materials shipped from the facility.
  • Conduct interior and exterior visual patrols and report vulnerabilities, potential hazards, unusual findings, or improvement ideas.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports of 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.
  • Travel to Crane facilities as needed to support security requirements.

Benefits

  • Competitive starting pay of $25–$28 per hour plus shift differential.
  • Scheduled overtime eligibility, weekend differential, and holiday pay.
  • Industry-leading training opportunities.
  • Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Bonus plan participation for full-time regular employees.
  • Lunch-and-learns, tuition reimbursement, and career ladders.
  • Paid time off beginning on the date of hire.
  • Company holidays.
  • Parental leave.
  • 401(k) with employer matching.

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