Security Officer - Entry Level
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. · Gainesville, VA · 1 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$19.75/hrFull-time
About the role
Join Securitas USA and kickstart your security career. This role is ideal for recent graduates and career starters.
Responsibilities
- Keep people and property safe at a data center client site.
- Observe and report activities and incidents.
- Control access and verify identification as needed.
- Provide professional customer service to employees, visitors, and vendors.
- Handle the physical demands of the job: frequent sitting, standing, and walking; climbing stairs; moving across uneven surfaces when needed.
Requirements
- Pass a drug screen and background check.
- Meet all state, county, and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers.
- Able to read, write, and speak English.
- Valid Highschool Diploma/GED.
- Weekend availability – must be able to work Saturdays or Sundays.
Qualifications
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong critical thinking and good judgment.
- Exceptional customer service – you’re the first face people see.
- Clear communication skills – both spoken and written.
- Basic computer skills – using email, reports, and security systems.
Skills
- Basic computer skills.
- Customer service skills.
- Physical stamina and ability to work in various environments.
Benefits
- Healthcare Insurance.
- Vision Insurance.
- Dental Insurance.
- 401K.
- Paid Time Off.
- Employee Referral Bonus.
- SecureU: 100% Tuition-Paid Education.
Pay
Pay Rate: $19.75 per hour.
Schedule
- 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Position
Security Officer
Core Values
- Integrity – We do what’s right.
- Vigilance – We stay alert and aware.
- Helpfulness – We are here to support others.
Company Information
- Over 640 local branch managers and approximately 86,000 security officers.
- Specialized guarding, mobile guarding, remote guarding, and corporate risk management to thousands of businesses.
- Committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Additional Information
- 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.
- Some populations may have the availability to access earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday.
- Restrictions and fees may apply.
- Certain waiting periods may also apply.
- Paid time away from work may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements.
- Benefits may be different for union members.