Security Officer - North of Boston/Merrimack Valley, MA

About the role

We help make your world a safer place. Securitas is currently hiring Security Officers for multiple client sites throughout the North of Boston / Merrimack Valley, MA area. These positions may include full-time, part-time, day, evening, overnight, weekday, and weekend schedules depending on current openings and client needs.

Responsibilities

• Access Control and Gate Duties
• 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
• May include entrances, gates, parking areas, warehouses, offices, exterior areas, and other parts of the property
• Visitor, Contractor, and Vehicle Activity
• Interact professionally with employees, visitors, vendors, contractors, drivers, and site personnel
• Absorb and report unusual activity
• Camera and Alarm Monitoring
• Maintain CCTV, alarms, and other security systems
• 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
• 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
Can stay alert throughout the full shift
Comfortable working independently
Follows written and verbal instructions
Communicates clearly and professionally
Comfortable interacting with employees, visitors, contractors, and drivers
Remains calm during emergencies or unexpected situations
Completes accurate logs and reports
Comfortable walking, standing, and patrolling as needed
Works 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
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance plan
• Securitas Saves discount program
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid uniforms
• Paid training upon hire and throughout career
• Employee discount programs
• Programs supporting healthy lifestyle and financial wellness

Pay

Details on pay rates vary by client site and will be discussed with a recruiter during the interview process.

Schedule

Details on schedules, locations, and hours vary by client site and will be discussed with a recruiter during the interview process.