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 involve monitoring employee, visitor, contractor, and vehicle access to the site. Credentials, identification, visitor logs, and proper entry procedures are verified and maintained.
• Patrols and Site Monitoring: Conduct routine foot and/or vehicle patrols of assigned areas, including 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 report 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.
• 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

Our Values

Securitas’ core values are the foundation for how our employees build trust with clients, colleagues, and the surrounding community. Our values are Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness, represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.

Securitas

Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.