Lead Security Officer

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Options

Life, AD&D, & Disability Insurance

Telemedicine

Paid Time Off

Uniforms provided

Paid Training

Paid Weekly

Employee Assistance Program

DailyPay Access

Discounts on various services

Job summary

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is seeking a Lead Security Officer for a full-time role in Hillsboro, OR.

The position requires leading on-duty officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring compliant security operations on a Monday–Friday 0800–1600 schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, reliability, and attention to detail, with excellent customer service and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Excellent customer service and team leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Great attention to detail and vigilance during shifts.
• Must be willing to participate in pre-employment screening including drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and support to on-duty security officers.
• Coordinate staffing, breaks, shift coverage, and post assignments.
• Conduct shift briefings and communicate operational updates.
• Monitor officer performance, attendance, appearance, and professionalism.
• Ensure accurate completion of daily activity and incident reports.
• Respond to incidents and escalate concerns through the chain of command.
• Support employee training and reinforce site procedures.
• Maintain professional communication with personnel, contractors, visitors, and management.
• Assist with investigations, screening concerns, and emergency response.
• Help maintain continuous, compliant security operations.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Independence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Lead Security Officer - Full Time

Primary Location: Hillsboro, OR

Wage: $26.52/HR

Schedule: Mon - Fri: 0800 - 1600

Securitas plays an essential role for our clients and in society. The Lead Security Officer serves as the primary point of contact for officers during the assigned shift and must demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, reliability, and attention to detail.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Options.
• Life, AD&D, & Disability Insurance.
• Virtual Medical Appointments With 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 & So Much More!

What You Can Expect:

• Providing direction and support to on-duty security officers.
• Coordinating staffing, breaks, shift coverage, and post assignments.
• Conducting shift briefings and communicating operational updates.
• Monitoring officer performance, attendance, appearance, and professionalism.
• Ensuring accurate completion of daily activity reports, incident reports, and required documentation.
• Responding to incidents and escalating concerns through the established chain of command.
• Supporting employee training and reinforcing site-specific procedures.
• Maintaining professional communication with the personnel, contractors, visitors, and Securitas management.
• Assisting with investigations, screening failures, access-control concerns, and emergency response.
• Helping maintain continuous, compliant, and professional security operations.

Basic Requirements:

• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Above average computer / technology skills needed.
• Excellent customer service and team leadership skills needed.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to remain calm and professional during stressful situations.
• Must have great attention to detail and remain vigilant throughout shift.
• Must have a professional demeanor.
• Must be able to respond to emergencies with rapid / effective judgment and use appropriate escalation.
• All candidates must be willing to participate in the Company’s pre-employment screening process, including drug screen and background investigation.

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