Security Officer - Schenectady, NY & Surrounding Areas

Securitas USA Northeast Region; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global company as a Security Officer in Schenectady, NY, helping to maintain safety and security for various clients. This entry-level position offers flexible schedules and competitive benefits, with training provided for candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Competitive benefits

Flexible schedules

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation required due to limited public transport.
• No experience necessary; recent experience in retail or hospitality is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling various locations to maintain safety and security.
• Enforcing regulations and providing customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Observation skills

Job description

Security Officer - Schenectady, NY & Surrounding Areas

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PLEASE READ!!!! Securitas Albany is currently accepting applications and conducting interviews for future open positions. At this time we don't have set schedule locations we're hiring for however we can get a new open need at anytime and we'd like to have candidates already interviewed and ready to go.

The majority of candidates will need their own reliable means of transportation as public transport does not operate during our typical days/hours.

Security Officer

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. TheSecurity Officerposition 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.

We are driven by a clear corporate culture and purpose, which helps us live according to our values ofIntegrity, 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.

Are you interested in being part of our Team?

• Apply quickly and efficiently online
• Interview from the convenience of your own home
• Weekly pay
• Competitive benefits
• Flexible schedules
  
  

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.

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“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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#UPSTATENY

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 160323
• Job Category Security Officers
• Posting Date 06/23/2025, 07:05 PM
• Locations Schenectady, NY, United States Albany, NY, United States Amsterdam, NY, United States Clifton Park, NY, United States
• Pay Range 17.50-18.00

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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