DMV LOBBY SECURITY GUARD

The State of New Hampshire; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles, is seeking a part-time DMV Lobby Security Guard in Nashua, NH. The role focuses on monitoring lobby activities, ensuring safety, and enforcing laws and policies across DMV facilities.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of education/experience and a valid driver’s license. Trainee status available with pay starting at $17.19 per hour, up to $23.39 per hour for standard

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of 1 year of education and experience after completion of high school.
• Valid driver’s license.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule including including mornings, evenings and/or weekends.
• May travel throughout the State and work at various satellite offices.

Responsibilities

• Monitors lobby security and safety at DMV facilities.
• Conducts patrols of buildings, grounds and parking lots for safety
• Responds to alarms, emergencies and assists customers and staff.
• Reports threats to Directors and coordinates with law enforcement.
• Prepares daily logs and incident reports.
• Directs the public at entry points and provides general information.
• Assists during evacuations and emergencies.
• Maintains professional appearance and de-escalation as needed.
• Travels to DMV substations as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

De-escalation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (plus 1 year education/experience)

Job description

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or [e-mail]

DMV LOBBY SECURITY GUARD (Job ID: 53354)

PART TIME

DMV Lobby Security Guard (Security Officer II)

Position#TMPPT6177

$17.81/hour - $23.39/hour

This position offers a Trainee Status* starting at the following pay rate: $17.19 per hour

*Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum qualifications within one (1) year of hire date

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Operations, has a part-time vacancy for a DMV Lobby Security Guard (Security Officer II), SOC Title 33-9030 SEC GDS-GMBLG INV-L3, in Nashua NH. This position is part-time, cannot exceed 29.5 hours per week and does not offer health insurance benefits.

Summary

To provide security coverage at various Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) locations by monitoring lobby activities and facilitating the enforcement of Federal, State, and local laws and departmental policies and procedures, ensuring the control and safety of staff and customers.

Your Experience Counts

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 1 year of education and experience after completion of high school.
• License/Certification: Valid driver’s license.

Other Requirements

1. Must pass a fingerprint based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check in order to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information.
2. A thorough character investigation and reference check will be made before appointment. Candidates who do not have good character or a conviction free record of serious offenses will be ineligible for appointment.
3. May be required to work a flexible schedule including, but not limited to, early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.
4. May be required to travel throughout the State and work at various satellite offices for periods of time.
5. May be required to stand for prolonged periods of time. Must maintain a professional appearance in accordance with applicable DOS policies.

Trainee Option

Candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent credential and less than 1 year of post-high school education and experience may be considered and hired in 'trainee status' for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Customer service experience, interpersonal skills, problem solving, and ability to deescalate are preferred.

After-Hire Requirements

Must possess or successfully complete a Defense Driving Course as approved by the New Hampshire Safety Council within the first six (6) months of employment.

Career Advancement Opportunities

• In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No
• Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Disclaimers

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities

• Monitors customer flow and activity and maintains lobby security and safety at DMV facilities throughout the State.
• Conducts patrols and inspects buildings, grounds and parking lots to detect safety hazards, suspicious activities and/or potential threats to local office property, staff and/or clients.
• Responds to fire alarms, emergencies and potentially hostile situations and assists customers, staff and law enforcement agencies with agitated customers and/or visitors.
• Reports potential threats to the Director, Deputy Director and law enforcement as appropriate. Communicates with law enforcement in matters requiring a police response, including coordination with law enforcement to facilitate enforcement of state and federal laws.
• Prepares written reports such as daily logs and incident reports relating to security and safety matters.
• Directs the public by identifying local office designated entry point(s), communicating contact person/department, or area required, and providing general information and/or instruction.
• Provides assistance to clients, staff, the public and responding emergency units during the evacuation of buildings due to fire, bomb threats or other emergencies.
• Maintains professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with policies. Demonstrates strong interpersonal and analytical skills and utilizes de-escalation techniques as needed or required to ensure a safe environment.
• Travels to various DMV substations as needed.

For further information please contact Kathy O'Neal, Administrator, at [e-mail] or 603-227-4135.

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964

Job Summary

Position: DMV LOBBY SECURITY GUARD

Occupation Category

33-0000 Protective Service Occupations

Employment Type

PART-TIME

Post Date

09/04/2026

Salary

USD 17.810-23.390

Close Date

10/06/2026

Location

US:NH:NASHUA

110 Broad Street, Hillsborough, Nashua, NH 03063, US