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About The Position

Requirements

• Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time experience in park or resource management, environmental education, water resources or water supply management, or natural/cultural history interpretation or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator's license.
• Possession of a current and valid CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) certificate from the American Red Cross or the American heart Association.
• Possession of a current and valid standard first aid and personal safety certificate and first responder certificate issued by the American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants should have at least two years of full time or equivalent part-time experience in the public safety, emergency management, security, public administration, or law enforcement field(s).
• An Associate's degree or higher with a major in park or recreation management, natural resource management, water resources management, environmental education, or park interpretation may be substituted for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and verifies employee identifications entering the Massachusetts State House.
• Performs security screening of visitors and items entering the Massachusetts State House in a manner consistent with policy and procedure.
• Operates security screening technology such as: portable and fixed magnetometers, x-ray machines, and other technologies as assigned.
• Monitors and operates facility systems including remote door access controls, duress alarm systems, elevators, and fire alarm panels.
• Operates intrusion alarm system, as well as CCTV cameras for unusual and/or suspicious activity.
• Attends roll calls daily, taking notes as required.
• May be required to attend trainings or department meetings outside of normal scheduled shifts.
• Conducts patrols of the Massachusetts State House or staffs fixed security posts as necessary to protect the Massachusetts State House and ensure visitor safety.
• Provides a public presence and acts as a deterrent to criminal activity and/or rule violations.
• Conducts crowd control in areas where large groups of people have gathered in a manner consistent with training, policy, and procedure.
• May be required to place barriers, fencing, ropes, signs, etc. to maintain public order.
• Controls vehicular and pedestrian traffic, when necessary, to avoid congestion and promote public safety.
• Comes to the aid of fellow rangers and the public and offers assistance when necessary.
• Detects and responds to suspicious/unusual activity which may be a threat to the occupants of the State House; immediately reports suspicious activity and potential threats to the supervisor, State House Ranger Control, and law enforcement officials.
• Responds to emergencies as necessary or as directed, rendering aid and assistance in accordance with training, policy, and procedure.
• Reports all incidents, accidents, and/or emergencies immediately to the shift supervisor and State House Ranger Control.
• Coordinates with law enforcement officials and other first responders to prevent theft, damage to property, injury to persons, or respond to or expel disorderly persons.
• Enforces State House building rules as determined by the Joint Committee on Rules, and the Bureau of the State House.
• Issues non-criminal parking citations on all roads contiguous with the State House within DCR’s jurisdiction.
• Treats all persons with dignity and respect.
• Interacts with the public, gives directions, and responds to inquiries.
• Provides clear direction and information to visitors and employees.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package
• work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future