Security Officer - Worcester, MA;

Job Overview

Charles River Laboratories is seeking a FULL TIME Security Officer for the Worcester, MA site. Shift is Monday
- Friday, 6am-2pm (8hrs/day). Following established procedures and guidelines, monitor and ensure compliance with company security and safety policies. Monitor all access activities to the facility by checking and issuing security badges. Monitor security, safety and integrity of buildings and environs and respond to any unusual circumstances. Protect facility from unwanted actions or espionage. Provide a safe and secure environment for employees, clients, visitors and animals.

• Greet, screen, record and allow visitors and employees admittance to the site in accordance with company procedures.
• Monitor security systems and/or environmental systems and investigate and/or report any incidents.
• Report all unauthorized persons to the proper authorities and initiate action to protect employees, animals, products, and physical site. In so doing, the incumbent should not place him or herself in harm’s way.
• Ensure the physical safety and security of the facility by enforcing company policies and procedures; provide a deterrent and detection factor for wrongful activity; conducts patrols and monitors the status of the physical security measures; and monitors the critical building systems.
• Physically walk the facility grounds to complete visual inspection of site security on regularly scheduled tours.
• Document all security department activity and generate incident reports as necessary.
• Monitor facility equipment during tours and report equipment failure, reset alarms as instructed and/or assist in minor repair as directed. Provides effective secondary communication during business hours; and primary communications during non-business hours.
• Contact emergency personnel as required and in accordance with adherence to pertinent departmental policies, practices, and procedures.
• Assist in directing appropriate emergency response efforts when required.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma, General Education Degree (G.E.D.) or the equivalent. Associates degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  2
  -3 years experience with at least six to twelve months of related security experience and/or training.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Must be willing to work on a Full time schedule – 40hrs per week (position will be Benefits Eligible)
• Shift: Monday
  - Friday, 6am-2pm (8hrs/day)

The base pay for this position is $22/hr please note that salaries vary within the range (if applicable) based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to  This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.