Security Operations Center (SOC) Officer

Securitas US Business Unit; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Securitas US Business Unit in Washington, DC is seeking a Security Operations Center (SOC) Officer to monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents affecting people, facilities, assets, and operations.

This position is fully in-person in Washington, DC and requires a DC Security Officer license, strong technical proficiency, and SOC experience. The role offers $32–$35 per hour and a dedicated security operations center environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in security operations, emergency management, law enforcement, military, or related field.
• 5-7 years of SOC Analyst or equivalent experience.
• Active D.C. Security Officer (SO) license.
• Technology proficient.
• Knowledge of physical security systems and incident response procedures.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security systems, including CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and alarm systems.
• Identify, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents.
• Maintain continuous situational awareness of facility and personnel security.
• Escalate incidents according to established procedures and response protocols; coordinate with internal stakeholders and emergency responders.
• Evaluate potential threats, suspicious activities, and security vulnerabilities.
• Assist in the activation and coordination of emergency response plans.

Skills

SOC operations

Threat assessment

Incident response

Security monitoring

Emergency management

Multitasking

Job description

Security Operations Center (SOC) Officer

Wage: $32.00-35.00/hour

**This position is located fully In-Person in Washington, D.C

Position Summary

The Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst is responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents affecting an organization's people, facilities, assets, and operations. The SOC serves as a centralized command center that provides continuous monitoring, incident management, threat assessment, and coordination of security-related activities to protect the organization from physical and operational risks.

Security Monitoring

• Monitor security systems, including CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and alarm systems.
• Identify, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents.
• Maintain continuous situational awareness of facility and personnel security.

Incident Management

• Escalate incidents according to established procedures and response protocols.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, security personnel, emergency responders, and law enforcement when necessary.

Threat Assessment and Analysis

• Evaluate potential threats, suspicious activities, and security vulnerabilities.

Emergency Response Support

• Assist in the activation and coordination of emergency response plans.

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in security operations, emergency management, law enforcement, military, or related field.
• 5-7 years of Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst or equivalent experience.
• Active D.C. Security Officer (SO) license.
• Technology proficient.
• Knowledge of physical security systems and incident response procedures.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a Security Operations Center, Command Center, or Emergency Operations Center.

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.

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.

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.