Security Officer

Job Description

Security Officer | Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.

The Tone:
This is an in-person role at Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., located in Albany, GA. Securitas is a global leader in providing advanced and sustainable security solutions, operating in 47 countries with a vast team of 355,000 employees serving over 150,000 clients. The Security Officer position is fundamental to Securitas’ mission of making the world a safer place, playing an essential role for both clients and society. This role directly contributes to safeguarding assets and people by actively maintaining a secure environment, preserving order, and acting as a crucial first point of contact and customer service provider for client employees and their customers.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Flexible schedules
• Location: In-person, Albany, GA

• Mission: Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients by monitoring premises, enforcing regulations, and providing crucial customer service.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Monitor: Actively observe the premises to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Patrol: Conduct regular patrols across various locations to deter incidents and maintain visibility.
• Preserve: Uphold order and ensure adherence to established rules and directives at client sites.
• Enforce: Apply regulations and directives effectively for all personnel, visitors, and the designated area.
• Assist: Offer customer service and provide information to client employees and their customers.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Officer level. This role is open to individuals with no prior experience in the security industry, as comprehensive training will be provided to introduce them to a career in security.
• Experience: No specific prior experience is required for this entry-level position. Candidates transitioning from retail, food service, or hospitality industries are particularly well-suited due to transferable customer service skills.
• Skills:
• Integrity: Demonstrate unwavering honesty and uphold the highest ethical standards in all interactions and duties, reflecting Securitas’ core commitment.
• Vigilance: Maintain a high level of situational awareness, actively monitoring surroundings, identifying potential risks, and responding proactively to ensure a secure environment.
• Helpfulness: Consistently provide excellent customer service, offering assistance, information, and guidance to client employees, visitors, and customers with a positive and supportive attitude.
• Order Maintenance: Possess the capability to effectively preserve order, resolve minor disturbances, and ensure compliance with site-specific regulations and directives.
• Regulation Enforcement: Skillfully enforce rules and procedures pertaining to personnel, visitors, and the client site, ensuring a safe and controlled atmosphere.
• Communication: Clearly convey information and instructions, and interact professionally with a diverse range of individuals, including clients, employees, and the public.
• Bonus: Prior background in the retail, food service, or hospitality industries is considered a significant advantage.