Armed Security Officer

Securitas USA Northeast Region; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading security company as an Armed Security Officer in Portsmouth, VA. This role requires Armed DCJS certification and offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities. Ideal for candidates with security, law enforcement, or military backgrounds.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee referral bonus program

Qualifications

• 1 year of security experience required.
• Must have Armed DCJS certification.
• Must have open availability and able to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor premises and patrol various locations.
• Enforce regulations and provide customer service.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment.

Skills

Armed DCJS certification

Open availability

Security experience

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

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Must have Armed DCJS certification.

Must have open availability and able to work weekends.

• Apply quickly and efficiently online.
• Weekly pay.
• Growth opportunities within the company.
• Health, dental, vision, and more!
• Employee referral bonus program.
  
  

Wage: $19.00/ hour

1 Year Of Security Experience.

Must have Armed DCJS certification.

Must have open availability and able to work weekends.

Are you interested in being part of our Security Team?

• Apply quickly and efficiently online.
• Weekly pay.
• Growth opportunities within the company.
• Health, dental, vision, and more!
• Employee referral bonus program.
  
  

Competitive Benefits Include

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employer-Provided Medical Insurance
• Dental Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for Vacation and Sick Leave
  
  

We help make your world a safer place.

Securitas is a global company that offers the most advanced and sustainable security solutions in the industry. We are located in 47 countries and have 355,000 employees worldwide and over 150,000 clients.

Securitas plays an essential role for our clients and in society. The Armed Security Officer position helps maintain a safe and secure environment for our clients by actively monitoring the premises, including patrolling a variety of locations. They preserve order while enforcing regulations and directives for a client site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and the area. Frequently our Armed Security Officers will provide customer service and information to a client’s employees and customers and serve as a physical deterrent.

We are driven by a clear corporate culture and purpose, which helps us live according to our values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. These values are at the heart of our culture, help define who we are and guide our actions.

Our highly sought after Armed Security officer positions include full training. If you have experience in security, law enforcement or military you are a great fit for this role; if not, we will provide you with the training and everything you need for a great introduction to a career in the security industry.

With over 80 years of protecting the things that matter, we’ve seen more than most. That’s why Securitas is the partner of choice for companies and an employer of choice for candidates worldwide.

See a different world.

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.

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Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.

Our Company Mission

Securitas’ mission is to protect homes, workplaces, and communities by providing the security services they need to protect their assets, safeguard their people, and maintain their ability to generate profits.

Our Values

Securitas’ core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are the foundation for our employees to build trust with customers, colleagues, and the surrounding community.

Integrity

Securitas employees are honest and trusted by customers to safeguard their premises and valuables. We don’t compromise on integrity and create an open forum for our employees and customers to voice opinions, report improprieties, and share information.

Vigilance

Seeing, hearing, and evaluating. A Securitas employee is always attentive and often notices things that others don’t. Their vigilance is necessary in order to be aware of potential risks or incidents that may take place on our customers’ premises.

Helpfulness

As part of an on-going effort to ensure safety, Securitas employees are always ready to help if an incident occurs that requires intervention regardless of whether or not it is directly related to their job.

• Job Identification 158609
• Job Category Security Officers
• Posting Date 05/05/2025, 07:36 PM
• Apply Before 06/05/2025, 04:00 AM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Locations Portsmouth, VA, United States
• Pay Range 19.00

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Security and Investigations

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