Armed Security Officer - AUX (2nd shift)

Crane NXT, Co.; Dalton (MA); On-site; USD 29,140 - 41,502; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(K) match

Company bonus plan

Job summary

A leader in currency manufacturing is seeking an Armed Security Officer for its Dalton, MA facility. The role involves maintaining site security, conducting security checks, and ensuring safety protocols are adhered to. Candidates should possess at least one year of relevant experience, a high school diploma, and a valid firearms permit. This position operates on a 2nd shift schedule and offers competitive hourly pay alongside comprehensive benefits. Join us to help create a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in security or law enforcement.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Possess and maintain a valid Massachusetts firearms permit.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security of the grounds and buildings.
• Conduct walk‑through security checks.
• Provide escort services to outside contractors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to assess threats

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in criminal justice or security

Job description

Armed Security Officer - Dalton, MA

Join our passionate team at Crane Currency as an Armed Security Officer in Dalton, MA and be a part of our journey towards innovation and excellence.

Who we are

Crane Currency is a premier industrial technology company and a pioneer in currency manufacturing and advanced micro-optics technology for securing physical products. Yes, chances are you have our product in your wallet right now! Our sophisticated equipment and software leverage proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. Around the world, our customers trust us to anticipate their needs with innovative, reliable, and high-quality currency & authentication solutions and services—just as they have for generations.

Learn more at www.cranecurrency.com

How you will make an impact

Protecting our people is our 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. Our external customers look to you to help protect their products while at our 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 our intellectual property.

Security Officer Responsibilities

We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Security Officer to maintain the grounds and buildings of our 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 2nd shift position (3:30PM - 11:30PM - Tuesday - Friday and 7:15AM - 3:30PM on Saturday) that will also require the ability to cover other shifts for absences.

Required Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• 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

We offer top‑notch benefits, including medical, dental, vision, company bonus plan, 401(K) match and more.

Company Values

• People Matter
• Do the Right Thing
• Trusted Partner
• Innovate for Growth
• Always Improving

Location

Your role is in Dalton, Massachusetts, a 45‑mile drive to Albany, NY or Springfield, MA. The site is in the heart of the beautiful Berkshires. Working here gives you the best of many worlds. You’ll be able to escape into the wilderness through one of the many outdoor activities just feet away from your doorstep, enjoy a stroll through one of the many picturesque downtowns, or take your family into the city for a day or weekend.

Crane Currency 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.

Crane NXT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.