Open Interviews: Armed Security Officers, Licensed Security Officers, and Event Officers

Securitas Security Services•Newport News, VA

13h•$16 - $20

About The Position

Securitas USA is hiring Armed Security Officers, Licensed Security Officers, and Event Officers. Security Officers observe and report activities and incidents at assigned client sites, helping protect client property and personnel. Roles are available full-time and part-time, across all shifts, including weekends. The posted pay rate is $17.00 per hour for unarmed positions and $20.00 per hour for armed positions. Candidates must be at least 18, pass a background check and drug screen, hold a valid driver's license, and have a high school diploma or GED. Applicants must have excellent communication and customer service skills, maintain a professional manner and appearance, and meet applicable state, county, and municipal licensing requirements. The company's appearance policy does not permit visible body-piercing accessories or visible tattoos unless authorized. The job may involve frequent sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, and walking on inclines or uneven terrain. Physical requirements may also include frequent lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds. Open interviews are listed Monday through Thursday, November 2nd–5th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 12350 Jefferson Ave, Suite 160, Newport News, VA 23620. Business-casual dress is requested. Candidates are directed to apply online at Securitasjobs.com. Securitas USA describes itself as a locally focused protective services company with more than 640 local branch managers and approximately 86,000 security officers. Its services include specialized guarding, mobile guarding, remote guarding, and corporate risk management. The company highlights Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness as its core values and states that it is committed to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass a background check and drug screen.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must have excellent communication skills and a professional manner.
Must have excellent customer service skills.
Must meet and continue to meet applicable state, county, and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers/Guards.
Must comply with the professional appearance policy: visible body-piercing accessories or visible tattoos are not permitted unless authorized.
Must be able to meet the stated physical requirements, including extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking; possible stair climbing and walking on inclines or uneven terrain; frequent lifting or moving up to 10 pounds; and occasional lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Observe and report activities and incidents at an assigned client site.
Help provide security and safety for client property and personnel.
Maintain alertness and awareness of surroundings and report potential risks or situations that may affect safety and security.
Provide professional, service-oriented assistance to clients, colleagues, and community members.