Security Officer

Securitas USA; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Growth opportunities within thecompany

Health, dental, vision, and more!

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Securitas USA is seeking a Security Officer for a college campus setting. The role involves standing and walking for extended periods, patrolling on foot and by vehicle, and delivering excellent customer service in an environment with animals on site.

You will handle badges, reports, and communications while maintaining a professional presence. Requirements include a drug screen and background check, and the ability to meet local licensing standards.

Qualifications

• Security Officer/Guard must have excellent Customer Service skills.
• Must pass drug screen and background check.
• Must meet licensing requirements for Security Officers/Guard (state/county/municipal).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible and professional presence at assigned posts.
• Stand for extended periods during key activities (shift changes).
• Greet employees and visitors; issue badges.
• Operate a company cell phone to complete Activity and Incident Reports.
• Use two-way radio and telephone to communicate with drivers and internal departments.

Skills

Customer Service

Job description

Security Officer

Wage: $17.00-18.00/ hour

Position Details

• Must be at least 25 years of age or older per client.
• College Campus.
• Walking.
• Customer Service.
• Must be comfortable with animals.
• Vet. Hosp. on site.
• Will be in areas with animals and allergens.
• Foot patrol conducted every hour.
• Vehicle patrols every 2 hours.
• Standing and walking inside and outside, including up and down stairs.
• Computer usage will be required.
• Basic computer knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible and professional presence at assigned posts.
• Stand for extended periods during key activities such as: Shift changes (10-30 minutes)
• Employee entry through metal detectors (1 minute)
• Greeting employees and visitors (1-3 minutes)
• Monitoring open overhead doors (30 minutes to 1+ hours as needed)
• Walk approximately 0.2 miles to the assigned post from the building entrance.
• Greet and assist employees and visitors every 3-10 minutes or as needed.
• Issue badges to employees and visitors while stationed at the post.
• Operate a company-issued cell phone to complete Activity and Incident Reports.
• Use a two-way radio and telephone to communicate effectively with delivery drivers and internal departments.
• Confirm delivery appointments and relay information to the receiving department.
• Remain at post until properly relieved.
• Stay alert and refrain from using unauthorized devices (e.g., earbuds, movies) while on duty.
• Provide excellent customer service with a friendly and professional demeanor.

Basic Requirements

• Security Officer/Guard: Must have excellent Customer Service skills.
• Security positions require you pass our drug screen and background check.
• Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county, and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers/Guard.

Job Requirements

• Security Officers/Security Guards observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel.
• Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
• Additional physical requirements of the security officer/guard may include frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.

Company Culture

We help make your world a safer place.

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.

No experience necessary! If you have retail, food service or hospitality industry background 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.

Securitas plays an essential role for our clients and in society. The 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 Security Officers will provide customer service and information to a client's employees and customers.

Benefits

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