Security Officer - Entry Level

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Healthcare insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Paid time off

Employee referral bonus

Tuition-paid education

Job summary

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is seeking an Entry-Level Security Officer to help protect a data center client site. You’ll be the first line of defense, delivering professional customer service and maintaining safety for employees and visitors.

We offer weekly pay, healthcare, vision and dental insurance, a 401K, and paid time off. Through SecureU, Guild-backed education is 100% tuition-paid, with programs in security operations, technology, intelligence, business and people support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Pass a drug screen and background check.
• Read, write and speak English.
• Weekend availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Keep people and property safe at a data center client site.
• Observe and report activities and incidents.
• Control access and verify identification as needed.
• Provide professional customer service to employees, visitors, and vendors.
• Handle the physical demands of the job (frequent sitting, standing, walking).
• Climb stairs when required and move across uneven surfaces.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Critical thinking

Computer literacy

Weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Security systems

Job description

Entry-Level Security Officer

Kickstart Your Security Career with Securitas!

Pay Rate: $19.75 per hour

Shifts Available (Full-Time):

2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Why This Role Is Great for Recent Graduates & Career Starters:

Whether you have just finished high school or you’re looking for a fresh start in a new field, this role gives you:

• Weekly Pay – Get paid every week.
• No “dead-end job” – Clear paths to grow your career in security and beyond.
• Healthcare Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off

****Employee Referral Bonus – Earn extra when you refer friends who get hired!

And one of the biggest benefits: SecureU: 100% Tuition-Paid Education

Through our partnership with Guild, eligible employees can access SecureU, our education program that offers:

• 100% paid tuition for select certificates, college degrees, and professional programs.
• Programs in areas like security operations, technology, intelligence, business, and people support.
• Flexible online options so you can work and study at the same time.

You can start in a security role and grow into:

• Security Operations – Site supervisor, shift lead, operations manager.
• Security Technology & Intelligence – Work with cameras, access control, remote monitoring, and data-driven security
• People & Business Support – HR, scheduling, training, client services, and other support roles.

We believe in growth for every employee. When you’re ready to take the next step, we’re ready to support you.

Position:

Security Officer

You’ll be a key part of our team, helping protect a critical client site.

What We’re Looking For:

• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong critical thinking and good judgment.
• Exceptional customer service – you’re the first face people see.
• Clear communication skills – both spoken and written.
• Basic computer skills – using email, reports, and security systems.
• Weekend availability – must be able to work Saturdays or Sundays.

Requirements:

• Pass a drug screen and background check.
• Meet all state, county, and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers.
• Able to read, write, and speak English.
• Valid Highschool Diploma/GED

What You’ll Do:

• Keep people and property safe at a data center client site.
• Observe and report activities and incidents.
• Control access and verify identification as needed.
• Provide professional customer service to employees, visitors, and vendors.
• Handle the physical demands of the job:
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking
• Climbing stairs
• Moving across uneven surfaces when needed

Who We Are?

Our core values guide everything we do:

• Integrity – We do what’s right.
• Vigilance – We stay alert and aware.
• Helpfulness – We are here to support others.

With over 640 local branch managers and approximately 86,000 security officers, Securitas provide specialized guarding, mobile guarding, remote guarding, and corporate risk management to thousands of businesses.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. 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 legally protected characteristic.

If you’re ready to start a career, not just a job—we’d like you to grow with us.

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.

Benefits include:

• Retirement plan
• Employer-provided medical and dental coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance plan
• Securitas Saves discount program
• Paid holidays
• Paid time away from work

Additionally, some populations may have the availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday. Restrictions and fees may apply.

Certain waiting periods may also apply. Paid time away from work may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements. Benefits may be different for union members.