Screening Security Officers

Securitas Group; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading security team as a Screening Security Officer in Ashburn, VA. This role focuses on maintaining safety and security at the site, emphasizing customer service and incident response. Enjoy competitive pay, growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, adaptability, and a commitment to professional conduct.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Must meet licensing requirements for security officers.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Knowledge of security operations and safety devices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and escalate potential safety issues.
• Monitor traffic flow through screening checkpoints.
• Perform handheld wand searches and metal detection.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Observation

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

Security Officer Licensing

Job description

Screening Security Officers
Wage: $23.00/ hour

Job Summary:
The Screening Officer maintains security and safety of people and property at the site, identifying and escalating issues according to policies and procedures. This role emphasizes strong customer service, access control, loss prevention, incident response, observation, and reporting for safety and security incidents.

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
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for Vacation and Sick Leave

Essential Functions:

• Evaluate and escalate potential safety issues within the facility.
• Identify security shortfalls and provide recommendations to enhance the security program.
• Read and apply Screening Standard Operating Procedures.
• Monitor traffic flow through screening checkpoint(s).
• Require data center personnel to undergo metal detection and/or wand searches for entry and exit from secure areas.
• Perform handheld wand searches and walk-through metal detection searches.
• Follow safe work practices and company policies related to job safety; notify supervisor of unsafe conditions.
• Perform duties in an honest, ethical, and professional manner, adhering to company policies and procedures.

Special Requirements:

• Able to work during daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
• Must meet licensing requirements for security officers as per local, county, and state regulations.
• Must meet specific skills, certifications, and authorizations for assigned accounts.
• Knowledge of security operations, fire inspection procedures, and various security and safety devices.
• Ability to track and maintain schedule assignments.
• Maintain professional composure in unusual circumstances.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and service delivery orientation.
• Ability to interact effectively across all levels and cultures.
• Initiative-driven with the ability to achieve results.
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently.
• Adaptability to changes in the external environment and organization.
• Exercise independent judgment and decision-making skills.

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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About the company

Securitas is a knowledge leader in security with more than 335,000 employees in 53 countries in North America, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Asia and Africa.