Security Specialist

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: Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00pm-6:00am

Job Description:

The Security Specialist is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for company assets, personnel, customers, and visitors at our cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, processing, and dispensary facilities operating under licensure from the Cannabis Control Commission. This role is responsible for monitoring facility access, signing in and assisting guests and visitors, receiving incoming orders and deliveries, and supporting the overall security and safety of the facility in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.

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 understand and follow applicable state and local laws, Cannabis Control Commission regulations, and company policies and procedures
• 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, and 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.