Security Operator

Iron Mountain; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overnight shift premium

Rotating 2-2-3 schedule

Boyers, PA location

PTO & holidays

Health, retirement plans

Career growth

Job summary

Iron Mountain is seeking a committed Security Operator to join our North American SOC at the Boyers Underground Facility in Boyers, PA. You will monitor security systems, coordinate resources, manage incidents, and provide first-class customer service to protect people and assets.

The role requires 4–8 years in private security or related fields, an associate degree preferred, and hands-on experience with CCTV, access control, and alarm monitoring.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in the private security sector or equivalent.
• Associate degree preferred in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of security alarm monitoring, dispatching, and resource coordination.
• Able to stay calm and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Proficiency with security tech and CCTV applications listed in the job description.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Continuous Monitoring & Threat Detection across CCTV, alarms, and access control systems.
• Critical Incident Response & Dispatch following established protocols; escalate when needed.
• Ensure system integrity by following security procedures and reporting issues.
• Analyze threats, communicate with internal/external teams during incidents.
• Document security incidents and investigations clearly.
• Stay informed on current security threats and best practices.

Skills

Security operations

Decision making under pressure

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Calm under pressure

Emergency management

Education

Associate degree

Tools

ProWatch

Milestone

Avigilon

Crisis24

Intrusion Detection

Access Control

CCTV applications

Job description

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let’s start the conversation.

Iron Mountain is seeking a committed Security Operator to join our North American Security Operations Center (SOC) team at the Boyers Underground Facility. In this role, you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the Company’s people, property, and processes by continuously monitoring security systems, coordinating resource allocation, managing critical incidents, and providing first-class customer service.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

In this role, you will:

• Continuous Monitoring & Threat Detection: Monitor various security systems such as CCTV, access control, alarms, and open-source intelligence platforms for potential threats and incidents.
• Critical Incident Response & Dispatch: Respond to alarms, security breaches, and other incidents by following established protocols, dispatching security personnel or emergency services as needed, and documenting all actions. Escalate significant security incidents to appropriate personnel, such as shift supervisors or managers.
• Compliance & System Integrity: Follow all established security protocols, policies, and procedures. Ensure all security systems and equipment are functioning properly and report any issues or malfunctions.
• Analysis & Communication: Analyze security threats and vulnerabilities, assess their potential impact, and provide recommendations for mitigation. Communicate effectively with internal teams, external agencies (e.g., law enforcement, emergency services) during incidents.
• Documentation & Reporting: Accurately document all security-related incidents, investigations, and other relevant information in a clear and concise manner.
• Stay Informed: Keep abreast of current security threats, trends, and best practices to ensure the safety and security of the organization.

What You’ll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)

The ideal candidate will have:

• 4-8 years of experience in the Private Security Sector, Law Enforcement, or equivalent experience.
• Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or other relevant field preferred
• Strong knowledge of security alarm monitoring principles, dispatching, and coordinating resource allocation.
• Proven ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Proficiency in using security technology, systems, and software applications such as ProWatch, Milestone, Avigilon, Crisis24, Intrusion Detection, or other Access Control and CCTV security applications.
• Strong organizational and time management skills: ability to work independently and as part of a team; excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with emergency management and incident response procedures.

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Pay: Starting at $23.00/hr + 10% For Overnight Shifts; Bi-Weekly Direct Deposit
• Shift: Panama (2-2-3) Rotating Schedule, 7 PM to 7 AM
• Location: Boyers Underground - 1137 Branchton Rd., Boyers, PA 16020
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the experience.
• 2 Weeks PTO, Wellness Time off & 7 Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways. #LI-DNI

Category: Risk Management

Iron Mountain is a global leader in storage and information management services trusted by more than 225,000 organizations in 60 countries. We safeguard billions of our customers’ assets, including critical business information, highly sensitive data, and invaluable cultural and historic artifacts. Take a look at our history here.

Iron Mountain helps lower cost and risk, comply with regulations, recover from disaster, and enable digital and sustainable solutions, whether in information management, digital transformation, secure storage and destruction, data center operations, cloud services, or art storage and logistics. Please see our Values and Code of Ethics for a look at our principles and aspirations in elevating the power of our work together.

If you have a physical or mental disability that requires special accommodations, please let us know by sending an email to [e-mail]. See the Supplement to learn more about Equal Employment Opportunity.

Iron Mountain is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We recruit and hire applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor prohibited by law.

To view the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law posters and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, CLICK HERE Requisition: J0105333