Security Officer - Stratham & Newington, NH
$40,706–$43,680 year
On-siteNewington, New Hampshire, United States
Job Summary
Monitor employee, visitor, contractor, and vehicle access by verifying credentials, checking identification, and maintaining logs. Conduct routine foot and vehicle patrols of assigned areas including entrances, gates, parking, manufacturing zones, and industrial sites. Interact professionally with site personnel, direct authorized individuals, and report unusual activity. Monitor CCTV, alarms, and other security systems, responding to alerts and escalating concerns as needed. Respond to alarms, emergencies, safety issues, and access incidents while communicating with site staff and emergency responders. Maintain accurate daily activity logs, incident reports, and access records. Follow all site-specific post orders, emergency procedures, and safety policies. Represent the client with professionalism and courtesy as the first point of contact for all site visitors.
Required Qualifications
- Valid NH Security Guard license/guard card
- Must be willing and able to complete the NH licensing process
- Must be professional
- Must be reliable
- Must be able to meet site expectations
- Must be able to stand
- Must be able to walk
- Must be able to patrol
- Must be able to respond to incidents throughout the shift
Desired Qualifications
- Previous security experience
- Previous customer service experience
- Previous military experience
- Previous law enforcement experience
- Previous corrections experience
- Previous warehouse experience
- Previous manufacturing experience
- Previous logistics experience
- Previous transportation experience
- Previous dispatch experience
- Previous gatehouse experience
- Experience in roles requiring reliability and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Strong observation skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to follow detailed post orders and site procedures
- Ability to complete accurate reports and daily activity logs
- Dependable
- Punctual
- Comfortable working independently
- Can follow written and verbal instructions
- Can communicate clearly and professionally
- Can remain calm during emergencies or unexpected situations
- Can complete accurate logs and reports
- Comfortable walking, standing, and patrolling as needed
- Comfortable working in changing weather conditions when required
- Takes pride in maintaining a safe and secure environment
- Shows up on time
- Stays alert throughout the shift
- Communicates professionally
- Follows post orders
- Documents activity accurately
- Takes pride in helping maintain a safe and secure environment
- Observant
- Comfortable following procedures
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