Security Associate

Essential Job Functions

• Protect company properties from theft, embezzlement, sabotage, and trespassing
• Observe and report any unlawful activity
• Protect individuals, property, and proprietary information from harm or misappropriation
• Control access to premises by verifying identification and required documentation of registered agents, patients, caregivers, and visitors before granting entry
• Man assigned post and/or conduct routine foot patrols of company facilities
• Neutralize situations calmly with tact and common sense
• Watch for safety and fire hazards and other related situations
• Assist and escort patients with special needs, including assistance in/out of the building or vehicles where appropriate
• Assist the Security Manager with the maintenance and inspection of security-related equipment such as surveillance cameras, recording equipment, portable radios, alarms, and perimeter lighting, and perform regular system checks as needed
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Always communicate with sensitivity and respect for customers/patients, staff, and visitors
• Maintain clear and open communication with other staff members and management, alerting safety management of any suspicious activity or potential threats
• Ensure company compliance as it pertains to internal, local and state policies regarding security procedures
• Ensure compliance with occupational safety and health standards in the workplace; resolve any unsafe conditions in and around company facilities
• Attend Security staff meetings and ongoing training as required
• Oversee the physical receipt of all deliveries to company facilities, including the internal transfer of company cannabis products and cash pickups from armored cars
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Security Manager
• Responsible for the safe and compliant delivery of all cannabis products while representing Happy Valley in the field in a professional manner
• Perform daily check of vehicle prior to departure to ensure all mechanical and security systems are operating properly
• Ensure all delivery paperwork is consistently maintained in adherence to company policy
• Ensure departmental compliance with internal policies and state and local laws, rules and regulations
• Prevent the diversion of cannabis to anyone other than authorized recipients
• Load/unload all cannabis shipments in accordance with CCC regulations

$19 - $20 USD per hour

• 21 years of age or older at the time of hire
• Two years of prior experience in security, law enforcement, or a related field
• One year or more of prior experience in customer service
• High school diploma or GED
• Basic computer operating skills
• Ability to communicate in English effectively both verbally and written, obey/enforce the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Must adhere to MA CCC hiring guidelines

• Formal training in non-violent communication, conflict de-escalation and/or assertiveness
• Formal training in law enforcement, security, military or self-defense
• Certification in first aid training courses
• Bilingual

• Competitive wage or salary
• Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
• FSA
• Product discounts

Happy Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.