About The Position

Securitas is seeking professional and dependable Event Security Officers to help create safe, enjoyable experiences at concerts, festivals, sporting events, and other special events in Newport News, VA. All Security Positions are Full Time. All SHIFTS AVAILABLE (weekends and event coverage is a MUST). Must have excellent Customer Service skills. Security positions require you pass our drug screen and background check. Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county, and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers/Guard. Job Requirements of the Security Officer include but are not limited to: Security Officers/Security Guards observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel. Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain. Additional physical requirements of the security officer/guard may include, frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds. Securitas is the most locally focused Protective Services company in the United States, with over 640 local branch managers and approximately 86,000 security officers who provide unmatched security solutions to meet the specific needs of thousands of businesses. Securitas USA's core business is security services. Our main service offering categories are specialized guarding, mobile guarding, remote guarding, and corporate risk management. 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.

Requirements

  • 1 year of security experience, law enforcement or military experience
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Open to working weekends, events coverage and mandatory overtime (as needed)
  • Reliable transportation
  • Complete the online application at Securitasjobs.com
  • Pass our drug screen and background check
  • Meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county, and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers/Guard
  • Excellent Customer Service skills

Nice To Haves

  • Seeking to become Armed Security Officers, Armed Security Officers and Event Security Officers.
  • Looking to become armed?? Securitas is offering an ARMED class at the end of each month. You must be able to attend an unpaid 4-day training and be ready to work immediately after.

Responsibilities

  • Observe and report activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel.
  • Cover all the events for the City of Newport and City of Hampton.

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Excellent benefits
  • Employee perks
  • Help with education
  • $1,000 sign‑on bonus after 30 days of employment for Armed Security Officer Positions
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