Security Officers - Full & Part Time

Securitas Security Services • Jefferson City, MO

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About The Position

Security Officers help maintain a safe and secure environment for clients by monitoring premises, controlling access, and patrolling various locations. They preserve order by enforcing regulations and directives for client sites relating to personnel, visitors, and the surrounding area. The position is based in Jefferson City, Missouri, and pays $17.60 per hour. Available shifts are 14:30–22:30 and 22:30–06:30. Both full-time and part-time positions are available.

The role involves frequent interaction with client employees and guests, conflict resolution and de-escalation, identifying and reporting hazards or suspicious activity, following post orders, completing assigned rounds, and providing customer service. Officers use technology during their shifts, answer phones, check in trucks, and conduct foot patrols of approximately 7–10 miles per shift, which may include stairs and can be split up. The role also involves sitting for long periods and using a vision phone.

Securitas USA describes Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness as its core values. It states its commitment to equal employment opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Above-average computer and technology skills.
• Excellent customer service and team leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during stressful situations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to remain vigilant throughout the shift.
• Professional demeanor and strong professional appearance.
• Ability to respond to emergencies with rapid, effective judgment and appropriate escalation.
• Willingness to participate in the company’s pre-employment screening process, including a drug screen and background investigation.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be alert and observant.
• Ability to conduct long-distance foot patrols of approximately 7–10 miles per shift, including stairs, and to sit for long periods.

Nice To Haves

• Security, law enforcement, or military experience.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor premises, including controlling access and patrolling assigned locations.
• Preserve order and enforce regulations and directives for client sites concerning personnel, visitors, and the area.
• Resolve conflicts and de-escalate situations.
• Interact frequently with client employees and guests.
• Identify and report safety issues, hazardous conditions, and suspicious activity.
• Follow all post orders and complete assigned rounds.
• Provide customer service and information to client employees and guests.
• Use technology devices throughout the shift.
• Conduct foot patrols of approximately 7–10 miles per shift, including stairs; patrols may be split up.
• Answer phones and use a vision phone.
• Check in trucks.
• Carry out other tasks and duties of similar nature and scope as required for the assigned site.
• Respond to emergencies with rapid and effective judgment and appropriate escalation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) options.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Virtual medical appointments through telemedicine.
• Paid time off.
• Free uniforms.
• Paid training.
• Paid weekly.
• Employee assistance program.
• DailyPay access program.
• Discounts on childcare, pet care, vehicles, cell phones, travel, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED