SECURITY OFFICER II

State of New Hampshire

Tilton (NH)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 49,000

Full time

28 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

State retirement plan

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

State of New Hampshire, New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton, NH, seeks a Security Officer II for full-time 1st shift. The role enforces policies, patrols the NHVH, and oversees security systems and training for staff.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license, and passing a background check. Salary ranges from $17.81 to $23.39 per hour with a full benefits package and potential shift premium for weekend hours.

Qualifications

Equivalent combination of 1 year of education and experience after high school.
Valid Driver's License.
Must pass a comprehensive background check.
Must have verified NH driving record before hire.

Responsibilities

Routinely patrol NH Veterans Home, grounds, and parking lots to prevent vandalism, thefts, and hazards.
Oversee security system software and manage employee key cards and access.
Develop and provide training for Security Officer I on systems and camera views.
Deliver ongoing safety training for staff, residents, and visitors as appropriate.
Respond to alarms and incidents; maintain duty logs and incident reports.
Conduct drills for burglar and fire alarms and monitor CCTV as needed.
Investigate incidents; prepare reports for supervisor; assist with policy development.
Provide coverage in the absence of the supervisor and coordinate with teams.

Skills

Patrol procedures

Security operations

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Security software

CCTV cameras

Job description

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

New Hampshire Veterans Home

139 Winter St, Tilton, NH 03276

SECURITY OFFICER II

Position #43228

$17.81 - $23.39 hour

The New Hampshire Veterans Home has a full-time, 1st shift vacancy for a Security Officer II.

Proposed Schedule Includes:

Saturday & Sunday: 8:00am - 8:00pm (additional $2.00/hour)

Monday & Tuesday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Must be flexible for additional/adjusted hours/schedule

Make a difference in a Veteran’s life!

Build a career and a life in the beautiful Lakes Region.

Be part of a team committed to providing the best quality of life for NH Veterans with dignity, honor and respect. Learn more about the NH Veterans Home on our website: Welcome | New Hampshire Veterans Home (nh.gov) and view our Facebook page to see the NHVH team working together.

The Veterans Home is a NH State Agency providing a total compensation package for full-time employees. See information at the bottom of this posting for details.

Summary:

Provides security/safety coverage through enforcement of established policies and procedures, and patrol and inspection functions to protect the NH Veterans Home (NHVH) against fire, theft, safety hazards and vandalism. Develops and provides training and oversight to Security Officer I positions on the security software system and cameras. Assists with the development and presentation of safety programs for residents and staff at the NH Veterans Home.

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

Must pass a comprehensive background check

As a condition of and prior to hire, the applicant must have verified their current New Hampshire driving record supplied by the Dept. of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles, indicating no major traffic violations.

Other Requirements:

Physical exam is required upon offer of employment.

Must be at least 21 years of age at appointment.

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and experience in law enforcement work as a certified police officer or accepted certification by Police Standards and Training Council, or as a security officer, a correctional officer, active military or veteran with honorable discharge, or combination of positions

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess proof of completion of or successfully complete the State’s Safe Driving Program within the first six (6) months of employment.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

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:

Routinely patrols NH Veterans Home, its grounds, and parking lots for security and prevention of vandalism, thefts, and fire and safety hazards. Assists in overseeing contractors working in the agency to ensure compliance with NHVH safety policies.
Assumes responsibility for security system software used to produce and deactivate employee electronic key cards. Tracks any changes authorized and made to active cards. Identifies and solves any process concerns with the electronic key card system. Produces and tracks all keys used for doors that do not allow the usage of the security system access card. Identifies and solves issues related to the key process.
Develops and provides training for all the Security Officer I positions on the security software system and the camera views. Tailors video surveillance settings for all Security Officer I’s on all shifts.
Assists with and delivers ongoing safety training for all NHVH employees, including visitors and residents and/or their families as appropriate.
Checks mechanical equipment; reports issues or discrepancies to supervisor and takes corrective action to ensure that the NH Veterans Home is maintained in a safe manner.
Responds to alarms at the NH Veterans Home including, but not limited to, burglar, mechanical, fire, code orange and personal safety alarms, to determine the nature of the problem and reports to supervisor. Responds to calls for assistance with residents/staff exhibiting violent or disruptive behaviors. Maintains a log of daily duty activities. Generates reports on all unusual incidents, activities, accidents, fire alarms, thefts etc. Maintains other logs or reporting forms as specified by the Supervisor of Security and Safety.
Conducts fire and other drills and tests burglar and/or fire alarm systems to ensure they are working properly. Operates closed circuit television cameras and monitors as needed.
Investigates criminal activities, prepares reports of inspections and investigations for presentation to supervisor. Investigates workers compensation accidents and submits written reports to Safety and Security Supervisor.
Assumes responsibility for Safety and Security Office in the absence of the supervisor.
Makes recommendations to the supervisor regarding policy and procedure development and revision. Provides up-to-date training to Security Officer I positions on local, state and federal regulations, code requirements, and agency policies as directed.

For further information please contact Shane McNutt, Security Supervisor, at shane.w.mcnutt@nhvh.nh.gov or (603) 527-4450.

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits: