OVERNIGHT SECURITY OFFICER - DEDHAM ($22.00 / HOUR)

Securitas Security Services•Dedham, MA

6d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Securitas is seeking an Overnight Security Officer for its Dedham location. This role is responsible for controlling access to client sites, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment, monitoring entrances and exits, patrolling assigned areas, protecting evidence, preparing reports, observing and reporting incidents, responding to emergencies, and ensuring property removal compliance. The company has over 80 years of experience and is a partner of choice for companies and an employer of choice for candidates worldwide. Securitas USA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and to making the world a safer place by providing security services to meet the unique needs of its clients to help safeguard their people and assets. The core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness guide their operations.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Reliable means of communication and transportation.
Legal right to work in the United States.
Ability to effectively speak, read and write English.
High school diploma or G.E.D.
Valid driver license

Responsibilities

Controls access to client site or facility through the admittance process; assists visitors with a legitimate need to gain entry to the facility; screens visitors and client employees in an efficient manner to expedite their admittance to the site or facility.
Provides an atmosphere in which all client employees and visitors know that the client responds to and cares about their needs; provides a courteous, respectful, and pleasant interaction with each client employee and visitor as perceived from their point of view; presents a good image of the client and its security department.
Communicates in a manner that is open, honest, and responsive in all situations; to the extent authorized, provides information regarding the site and surrounding area as requested by visitors.
Monitors entrances and exits; acts to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry; controls entrances, the movement of people and vehicles, and parking; operates a gate and examines vehicle contents; monitors remote entrances using closed circuit television; operates remote access devices; in a calm manner directs persons who cause a disturbance to leave the property.
Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked ingress and egress, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons; inspects buildings and grounds using appropriate equipment and protective gear.
Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations; sets up barriers and signage, and provides direction or information to others.
Prepares logs or reports as required for site; writes and/or types reports and/or enters information in a computer using standard grammar; inspects security control logs and takes action as required.
Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to client representatives, company management, life/safety personnel or public safety authorities as appropriate for the circumstances and/or as required by the site.
Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents or conditions following procedures established for the site, by the company, and/or through training or certification.
Acts to ensure that all property removal is conducted within appropriate policy requirements and in accord with client standards; identifies client products or materials among items carried by client employees or visitors.
Carries out specific tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned site.

Benefits

Medical Insurance (Anthem)
Dental Insurance (Aetna)
Vision Insurance (VSP)
401k with Employer Matching
Paid Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Uniforms
Paid Training
Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
Specialized Programs for Continued Education for Security Officers
Specialized Programs to Assist in Healthy Lifestyle and Financial Wellness
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Employee Discount Programs (Vehicles, Cell Phone, Cable, Appliances, Theme Park Tickets, etc.)