Event Security Officer

About the role

Join Our Team at Securitas – Where Your Presence Matters
We’re looking for professional, reliable Event Staff Security Officers to help keep people safe at concerts, festivals, sporting events, and other special events in Newport News, VA. If you enjoy working with people, staying alert, and being part of a team, this could be a great fit for you.

Qualifications

• Security experience (1+ year) is preferred but not required
• Applicants must have weekend availability, a flexible schedule, and the ability to work all scheduled events

Job Requirements

• Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel
• Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Employer-provided medical and dental coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance plan
• Securitas Saves discount program
• Paid holidays
• Paid time away from work

Schedule

Weekly pay. Growth opportunities within the company.

Skills

Excellent Customer Service skills

Pay

$17.00/hour

Company Culture

We are driven by a clear corporate culture and purpose, which helps us live according to our values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. These values are at the heart of our culture, help define who we are and guide our actions.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Securitas plays an essential role for our clients and in society. The Security Officer position helps maintain a safe and secure environment for our clients by actively monitoring the premises, including patrolling a variety of locations. They preserve order while enforcing regulations and directives for a client site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and the area. Frequently our Security Officers will provide customer service and information to a client’s employees and customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.