Armed Security Officer

Markley Group; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

FSA

Life Insurance

AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401k with company match

PTO

Sick Leave

Reimbursements (fitness, cell)

Employee Education & Training

Job summary

Markley Group in Lowell, MA is hiring full-time security personnel to safeguard people and assets across its mission-critical facilities. You will patrol, verify badges, and enforce site rules in a dynamic environment, reporting concerns to the client and team.

The role emphasizes sharp communication, customer service, and proficiency with access control systems, with comprehensive benefits for full-time staff and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts license to carry required before employment.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years verifiable experience.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities and customer service focus.
• Proficiency with access control systems and basic computer/database use.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality security services, safeguarding personnel, property, and information with professionalism.
• Conduct patrols within and around the facility on foot to ensure protection of people, assets, and sensitive or classified information.
• Ensure employees, visitors and contractors are properly cleared and possess proper security badges; report concerns and incidents.
• Protect property, materials, equipment, and information from terrorism, sabotage, espionage, intrusion, and criminal acts.
• Respond to and assess security alarms or emergency alarms.
• Function as a first responder in emergency situations.

Skills

License to Carry MA

US Citizen

High School Diploma or Equivalent

5+ Years of Verifiable Experience

Effective Written & Oral Communication

Customer Service Skills

Access Control Systems Proficiency

Database Searches

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Access Control Systems

Database Search Tools

Job description

As New England’s largest and longest operating multi-tenant, mission-critical telecommunications, and data center facility, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and the customers we serve. We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, STD, LTD, Supplemental Life, 401k (w/ company match), accrued PTO, Sick, reimbursements (fitness, cell, etc.), employee education, and training as part of our comprehensive benefits package for full-time positions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality security services, safeguarding personnel, property, and information with professionalism.
• Conduct patrols within and around the facility on foot to ensure the protection of people, assets, and sensitive or classified information.
• You will make sure employees, visitors and contractors are properly cleared and possess proper security badges when accessing the property. Follow site-specific performance manuals and post orders; reporting safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances via written and oral communication to client and/or other security personnel.
• You will protect property, materials, equipment, and information from danger of terrorism, sabotage, espionage, intrusion, and criminal acts.
• Respond to and assess security alarms or emergency alarms.
• Function as a first responder in emergency situations.

Requirements Conditions of Employment:

• A valid license to carry in Massachusetts required prior to employment.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
  
• Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Intermediate computer skills to operate access control systems.
• Computer proficiency to perform database searches.