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 including verifying credentials, checking identification, maintaining visitor logs, and ensuring proper entry procedures are followed.
• Patrols and Site Monitoring: Conduct routine foot and/or vehicle patrols of assigned areas, which 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. 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.
• Post Orders and Safety Procedures: Follow all site-specific post orders, emergency procedures, safety policies, and client expectations. Officers must be comfortable working within established rules and procedures.

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 is 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.

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