Security Officer - Stratham & Newington, NH

Locations: Stratham, NH and Newington, NH. Pay rate ranges from $19.57 to $21.00 per hour. Full-time and part-time openings available, including day, evening, weekend, and overnight shifts.

About the Role

Securitas is hiring Security Officers for professional client sites in Stratham, NH and Newington, NH. These positions support established manufacturing and industrial environments, including access control, patrols, visitor and contractor activity, vehicle traffic, and site safety procedures. Previous security experience is helpful but not required—we are willing to train the right person.

The ideal candidate is dependable, observant, professional, and comfortable following procedures. You should show up on time, stay alert throughout the shift, communicate professionally, follow post orders, document activity accurately, and take pride in maintaining a safe and secure environment.

Current Openings

• Security Officer – Stratham, NH
  Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
  Hours: 40 hours per week
  Pay Rate: $19.57 per hour
• Security Officer – Stratham, NH
  Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM
  Hours: 40 hours per week
  Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour
• Security Officer – Newington, NH
  Schedule: Saturday–Sunday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
  Hours: 16 hours per week
  Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
• Security Officer – Newington, NH
  Schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 12:00 AM–8:00 AM
  Hours: 40 hours per week
  Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
• Security Officer – Newington, NH
  Schedule: Saturday, 4:00 PM–12:00 AM
  Hours: 8 hours per week
  Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
• Security Officer – Newington, NH
  Schedule: Wednesday–Saturday, 12:00 AM–8:00 AM
  Hours: 32 hours per week
  Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

Other sites and schedules along the NH Seacoast may also be available. Site location, schedule, and pay rate may vary by contract.

Responsibilities

• 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, including entrances, gates, parking areas, manufacturing areas, warehouses, offices, exterior areas, waterfront or industrial 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.
• Professional Presence
  • Represent Securitas and the client with professionalism, courtesy, and confidence. Officers are often the first point of contact for employees, visitors, contractors, drivers, and vendors entering the site.

Who This Role Is a Good Fit For

This position may be a strong fit for candidates with experience in security, customer service, military, law enforcement, corrections, warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, dispatch, retail, gatehouse, or other roles requiring reliability and attention to detail.

You may be a good fit if you:

• Are dependable and punctual
• Can stay alert throughout the full shift
• Are comfortable working independently
• Can follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate clearly and professionally
• Are comfortable interacting with employees, visitors, contractors, drivers, and vendors
• Can remain calm during emergencies or unexpected situations
• Can complete accurate logs and reports
• Are comfortable walking, standing, and patrolling as needed
• Can work in changing weather conditions when required
• Take pride in maintaining a safe and secure environment

Qualifications

• Previous security experience is preferred but not required.
• Previous customer service, military, law enforcement, corrections, warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, dispatch, or gatehouse experience 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.
• Valid NH Security Guard license/guard card preferred but not required. Candidates must be willing and able to complete the NH licensing process, which may include application paperwork, background review, and a trip to Concord, NH. This process takes approximately 2 weeks on average, depending on state processing times.
• 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
• Retirement plan
• Employer-provided medical and dental coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Securitas Saves discount program
• Paid holidays
• 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)
• Access to earned wages on a daily basis prior to payday (restrictions and fees may apply; certain waiting periods may also apply)

Benefits may differ for union members.

Our Values

Securitas’ core values are the foundation for how our employees build trust with clients, colleagues, and the surrounding community:

• Integrity – Being honest, professional, and trusted to safeguard people, property, and information.
• Vigilance – Staying alert, aware, and ready to notice details that others may miss.
• Helpfulness – Being ready to assist when needed and taking pride in supporting a safe environment.

Securitas employees come from all walks of life and bring a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives. If you live by the values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness, we are looking for you to join the Securitas team.