Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 1,800 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Standing a fixed post during normal business hours or serving as a roving patrol. 
• Checking badges of incoming employees and contractors.
• Issuing badges to visitors who have been vetted through Visitor Control;
• Ensuring that Lab and personal property is signed in and out of the facility as required
• Monitoring and responding to alarms and dispatching appropriate personnel as required
• Monitoring CCTV systems
• Monitoring of Facilities and Safety systems.
• Escorting visitors and contractors as required
• Operation of baggage screening equipment, walk through metal detector, handheld metal detector various other duties associated with the screening of visitors and record keeping.
• After-hours patrol of Draper facilities to include walking designated tours of Draper property and other locations inside and outside of Cambridge.
• Identifying and reporting any security, facilities and/or safety related issues such as leaks, smoke, fire, abnormal temperature conditions, suspicious individuals or activity, etc.
• Other security related duties may be made required

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma required.
• Associates degree or specialized classes or training in Law Enforcement or Security preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• 1-3 years previous Security, military or Law Enforcement required.
• Experience in the use of baggage xray, walk through and handheld metal detectors preferred
• Experience using a PC necessary and knowledge of DSX Access Control Software is a plus.
• Ability to interact with people in a professional manner and ability to communicate effectively is a must.
• First Responder, CPR, AED certification desired.
• Ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance is required.

3 PM to 11 PM shift. Days off are TBD.

Security Requirement:

• Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.