Unarmed Security Guard

Windwalker Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated security guards for 2nd and 3rd shifts in Cambridge and Roxbury, MA. This role involves managing access control, ensuring compliance with security standards, and providing excellent customer service to visitors and staff. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to adapt quickly to changing situations, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of conduct. Join a team that values excellence and professionalism, and be part of a mission to safeguard communities while fostering growth and success.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to pass a background check.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage visitors at access control points with courtesy and professionalism.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and provide customer service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Ability to react quickly

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in Criminal Justice

Tools

Security systems

Surveillance equipment

Job description

Windwalker Group is an award-winning, Minority-Owned business with over 25 years of experience delivering innovative solutions to help organizations grow, thrive, and achieve lasting success. Guided by our commitment to excellence, we specialize in security and preparedness, professional development, and cutting-edge technology solutions.

Our diverse offerings include:

• Building security design
• Security Guards
• Access control
• Cybersecurity
• Customized training programs
• Project management
• Multimedia solutions

We tailor each solution to meet the unique needs of our clients, ensuring exceptional results that safeguard assets, enhance expertise, and foster continued success.

At Windwalker , our mission is to deliver innovative security and professional development solutions that empower organizations, protect communities, and drive lasting success through excellence and care.

Windwalker: Securing Today, Building Expertise for Tomorrow

We seek 2nd and 3rd shift guards located in Cambridge, MA and Roxbury, MA.

Windwalker Security Guards will provide a variety of services, which may include, but is not limited to the following tasks:

• Management of visitors at access control points with a combination of utmost courtesy, decisiveness, and professionalism.
• Consistently resolute professional appearance and demeanor of public-facing employees.
• Validate strict compliance with security standards.
• Emphasis on interaction with affinity participants such as local, state police, and DHS.
• Ensure high standards of conduct/zero tolerance for non-professional behavior.
• Effective and transparent employee discipline procedures.
• High touchpoints between and among contract employees, client management, and company managers.
• Preparedness planning for effective response to potential crises.
• Provide high level customer service to clients through daily interaction with students, staff, faculty and visitors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to react quickly to a changing environment
• Advanced ability to respond to security breaches and threats.
• Comfortable kneeling, carrying, bending, walking, and standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to inform personnel and visitors of security procedures
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and communication skills
• Possess an ability to be flexible and perform a variety of security duties

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role preferred
• Knowledge of security systems and surveillance equipment preferred
• CPR, First Aid, AED, NARCAN, MOAB , or ACT I, II, or III Certifications highly preferred
• Associates degree or greater in Criminal Justice related studies
• Experience in documenting, observations, customer service and security procedures