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

• Observation
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Following post orders and site procedures
• Completing accurate reports and daily activity logs
• Standing, walking, patrolling, and responding to incidents throughout the shift

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

Current Openings Multiple Security Officer openings available throughout the North of Boston / Merrimack Valley, MA area. Schedules, locations, hours, and pay rates vary by client site. Available openings will be discussed with a recruiter during the interview process.

Schedule

Current Openings Multiple Security Officer openings available throughout the North of Boston / Merrimack Valley, MA area. Schedules, locations, hours, and pay rates vary by client site. Available openings will be discussed with a recruiter during the interview process.