Security Specialist
Northeast Alternatives/Sapura is a growing, award-winning, seed-to-table cannabis retail brand specializing in the highest quality cannabis products Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Michigan has to offer. Constantly focused on developing and ingenuity, NEA strives to achieve this by adding skilled and motivated team players. These goals are met by seeking out diverse, talented individuals to further the company's mission and provide unique and new ideas. As the business continues to grow, our team will continue to grow, allowing us to be the best in our specialized market. If you are motivated, eager to learn, dedicated, flexible and excited about joining an incredible industry, Northeast Alternatives is the perfect place to be!
Location: Fall River, MA
Schedule: Monday 10pm-6am,Thursday 2pm-10pm, Friday 2pm-10pm, Sunday 10pm-6am
Job Description:
The Security Specialist is responsible for the protection, safeguarding, and security of assets, personnel, customers, and all visitors at our cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, processing, and dispensary facility operating under license from Cannabis Control Commission. You will be responsible for signing in any guests and receiving orders.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Protect property from theft, embezzlement, sabotage, trespassing, fire, and accidents
- Observe and report any unlawful activity
- Protect individuals, property, and proprietary information from harm or misappropriation
- Control access to premises
- Investigate and take the appropriate lawful actions on accidents, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activity, safety, and fire
- Neutralize situations calmly with tact and common sense
- Watch for safety and fire hazards and other related situations
- Enforce policies and procedures of the company
- Aid customers, employees, visitors, or the public
- Perform requests by the customers within the scope of security duties or within reason
- Train new security hires, and inform other staff of security procedures and policies
- Ability to communicate in English effectively both verbally and written, obey/enforce the laws of the state
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Training in firefighting, first aid or life saving drills
Education and Experience:
- Frequent standing and walking throughout shift
- Occasional lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
- Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
- Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
Physical Requirements:
- Active military, law enforcement or retired preferred
- Criminal Justice Degree preferred
Perks/Benefits:
- Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Training
- Free Uniform
- Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
The Ideal Candidate:
- Has Cannabis Industry Experience
Northeast Alternatives has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and aspires to be reflective of the diverse communities we serve. We aim to attract and hire qualified candidates who hold these same values, provide diverse perspectives, and contribute to creating a workplace where all employees experience a sense of belonging.
Northeast Alternatives is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, NEA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.