Armed Security Officer (Day shift) - Nashua, NH

VetJobs; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay: $25–$28/hr +

Shift differential

Overtime eligibility

Medical benefits

Company bonus plans

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Currency in Nashua, NH is seeking an Armed Security Officer for day shifts. The role involves protecting people and assets, monitoring access points, and responding to incidents.

You will engage in security procedures, conduct patrols, and coordinate with responders. The position requires NH armed guard credentials, First Aid/CPR/AED certification, and readiness for overtime and travel.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of armed security or related field experience.
• Ability to obtain Basic 1st Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Ability to obtain NH Armed Guard License.
• Basic computer skills.
• High energy with multi-tasking ability.
• Adaptability in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong conflict management skills.
• Overtime may be required due to staffing needs.
• Travel to Crane facilities as required.
• U.S. Citizenship and suitability clearance for a Position of Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Monitor access control, intrusion detection, and surveillance systems; report unusual activity.
• Prevent unauthorized access by engaging security questioning or contacting law enforcement.
• Use non-deadly force or firearms per policies when necessary.
• Inspect outgoing parcels and track secure material shipments.
• Patrol interior and exterior areas; report vulnerabilities and hazards.
• Prepare comprehensive incident reports on unusual activity.
• Enforce safety and security policies; report violations.
• Provide basic medical care and facilitate access for emergency responders.

Skills

Security experience

First Aid/CPR/AED

Armed Guard License NH

Communication skills

Adaptability

Conflict management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in criminal justice or related field

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Surveillance equipment

Job description

Armed Security Officer (Day shift)

NH, Nashua

Crane Currency has an immediate position opening for a Armed Security Officer, based out of Nashua, New Hampshire. This is a rotating 3 days on 3 days off shift schedule. The hours are 6:45am to 7:00pm. Must be able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

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. 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.

How We Will Care For You

• Excellent Pay - We offer competitive starting range of $25/hr - $28/hr + shift differential, complemented by a comprehensive career path designed to facilitate upward progression in line with your career aspirations.
• Additional Pay Benefits - Eligible for scheduled overtime, weekend differential, and holiday pay.
• Training - Participation in industry leading training opportunities.
• Top-notch medical benefits – We’ll take care of you and your family with industry leading company paid short- and long-term disability insurance, medical, dental and vision plans.
• Company bonus plans – All full-time regular employees participate in our bonus plan.
• Personal development – We want you to grow with us. Through lunch & learns, tuition reimbursement, career ladders and more.
• There’s more – Associates eligible for paid time off (PTO) beginning date of hire, Company holidays, parental leave, and 401(K) with employer matching.

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.

Your primary responsibilities include facility security and asset protection, observation and reporting, communication and training and emergency response.

• Monitor access control, intrusion detection and surveillance systems and investigate unusual activity.
• Prevent unauthorized access to the premises by engaging in Security Questioning or contacting local law enforcement.
• Use non-deadly force or firearms for self-defense or defense of another person per policies and procedures.
• Inspect all outgoing parcels and track the receipt of secure material shipped from the facility.
• Perform interior and exterior visual patrols, reporting vulnerabilities, potential hazards, unusual findings, or ideas for improvements.
• Comprehensive incident reporting of unusual activity and investigative outcome.
• Enforce all safety and security policies and procedures and report violations to the Security Supervisor.
• Provide basic medical care and facilitate access for Emergency Responders in the event of an emergency.

Where We Are

We are a passionate team of 1,200 creators and problem solvers, united by our purpose, we give people confidence every day in moments that matter. This comes to life through our Shared Values:

Your role is in Nashua, New Hampshire, a 40-mile drive from the vibrant heart of Boston. Nashua is a thriving city and has garnered recognition as the safest city in the nation, courtesy of WalletHub's latest rankings. Nashua's prime location places you central to an entertaining city life, as well as beautiful lakes, mountains, and ocean, ensuring something for everyone’s lifestyle.

Crane Currency is a drug free workplace.

Auto req ID

485866BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Required Experience

Knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

Required

• 1 - 2 years of experience in armed security, military, or law enforcement or an associate degree or higher in criminal justice or related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Basic 1st Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Armed Guard License in State of NH.
• Basic computer skills.
• High energy with the ability to prioritize and multi-task many activities at the same time.
• Ability to display confidence and be adaptive in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong conflict management and conflict resolutions skills.
• Position subject to mandatory overtime based on staffing requirements.
• Position subject to travel to Crane facilities in support of Security requirements.
• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens and will need to demonstrate Suitability for employment in a Position of Public Trust consistent with our U.S. Government contract requirements

Preferred Experience

Preferred:

• Knowledge of CCTV, premise alarm protection, and access control systems preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

City*

Nashua

State*

New Hampshire

Job_Category

Security

Job Code

Security Staff

Affiliate Sponsor

Crane Currency

Salary Range

$45,000-$60,000