Weekend Security Officer

About the role

We help make your world a safer place. Securitas is currently hiring a Security Officer for a professional aerospace manufacturing client site in Rochester, NH. This position supports weekend security operations in a structured manufacturing environment.

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, which may include entrances, gates, parking areas, manufacturing 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.
• Auxiliary Duties
• Assist with directing authorized individuals and reporting unusual activity.
• Camera and Alarm Monitoring
• Maintain and 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.

Requirements

• Dependable and punctual
• Can stay alert throughout a 12-hour 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
• Comfortable working in changing weather conditions when required
• Takes 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 2–2.5 weeks on average, depending on state processing times, so prompt completion of all required steps is important.
• 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

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
• Securitas Saves discount programs

Pay

$18.54 / hour

Schedule

Saturday–Sunday, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM