Overnight Security Officers - Newington, NH

About the role

We help make your world a safer place. Securitas is currently hiring Security Officers for a professional industrial, manufacturing, and gatehouse-style security environment in Newington, NH. These positions support a structured industrial, manufacturing, and gatehouse-style security environment. The ideal candidate is someone who shows up on time, stays alert throughout the shift, communicates professionally, follows post orders, documents activity accurately, and takes pride in helping maintain a safe and secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Access Control and Gate Duties: Monitor employee, visitor, contractor, and vehicle access to the site. Verify credentials, check identification, maintain visitor logs, and ensure proper entry procedures are followed.
• Patrols and Site Monitoring: Conduct routine foot and/or vehicle patrols of assigned areas, including entrances, gates, parking areas, warehouses, production areas, exterior areas, and other parts of the property.
• Visitor, Contractor, and Vehicle Activity: Interact professionally with employees, visitors, vendors, contractors, drivers, and site personnel. Assist with directing authorized individuals and reporting unusual activity.
• Camera and Alarm Monitoring: Monitor CCTV, alarms, and other security systems as required. Respond to alerts according to site procedures and escalate concerns when needed.
• Incident Response: Respond to alarms, emergencies, safety concerns, access issues, and other incidents in a calm and professional manner. Communicate clearly with site personnel, emergency responders, and Securitas management when appropriate.
• Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate daily activity logs, incident reports, access records, and other required documentation.

Qualifications

• Previous security experience is preferred, but not required.
• Previous customer service, military, law enforcement, corrections, warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, dispatch, retail, or other roles requiring reliability and attention to detail are a plus.
• Strong communication, observation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow detailed post orders and site procedures.
• Ability to complete accurate reports and daily activity logs.
• A valid NH Security Guard license/guard card is preferred, but not required.
• Candidates must be willing and able to complete the NH licensing process, which may include application paperwork, background review, and a trip to Concord, NH. This process takes approximately 2 weeks on average, depending on state processing times, so prompt completion of all required steps is important.
• Ability to stand, walk, patrol, and respond to incidents throughout the shift.
• Must be professional, reliable, and able to meet site expectations.

Skills

• Dependable and punctual.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Comfortable working in changing weather conditions when required.
• Takes pride in maintaining a safe and secure environment.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental Insurance through Aetna
• Vision Insurance through VSP
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Uniforms
• Paid Training Upon Hire and Throughout Career
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Programs Supporting Healthy Lifestyle and Financial Wellness

Pay

• Newington, NH – Security Officer Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, 12:00 AM–8:00 AM Hours: 32 hours per week Pay Rate: $20.00 / hour
• Newington, NH – Security Officer Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 12:00 AM–8:00 AM Hours: 40 hours per week Pay Rate: $20.00 / hour

Schedule

• Newington, NH – Security Officer Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, 12:00 AM–8:00 AM Hours: 32 hours per week
• Newington, NH – Security Officer Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 12:00 AM–8:00 AM Hours: 40 hours per week