SOC Operator| Full & Part Time $24-27/hr

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive benefits package

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is seeking a SOC Operator to monitor security systems, coordinate incident response, and document events in real time from our Boston area control room.

You will handle alarms, radio communications, and dispatch emergency services, with training provided if you lack prior SOC experience; you will work in a fast-paced environment with strict accuracy and client communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or willingness to obtain within six months.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of pre-employment screening (background check and drug test).

Responsibilities

• Alarm Monitoring: Monitor intrusion detection systems and other security technologies to identify and respond to threats.
• Radio & Communication Monitoring: Listen to and manage law enforcement and security radio traffic while maintaining real-time awareness.
• Incident Dispatching: Coordinate and dispatch appropriate emergency services or on-site personnel.
• Event Logging & Reporting: Accurately log incidents, maintain detailed records, and prepare professional reports.
• Video Surveillance: Monitor CCTV systems to detect suspicious activity and support investigations.
• System Operations: Perform remote alarm panel programming and system troubleshooting as needed.
• Customer Support: Provide clear, professional communication to clients, employees, and emergency responders.
• Incident Analysis: Review events and assist with identifying trends or areas for improvement

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

SOC Operator

We help make your world a safer place. Securitas is a global leader in advanced and sustainable security solutions, operating in 47 countries with over 355,000 employees and serving more than 150,000 clients worldwide. For more than 80 years, we’ve protected what matters most making us a trusted partner for clients and an employer of choice.

At Securitas, our mission is guided by our core values: Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. These values define who we are and drive how we serve our clients and communities.

Position Overview

As a SOC Operator, you play a critical role in maintaining a safe and secure environment through centralized monitoring and coordination. This position is responsible for managing security systems, monitoring alarms and communications, dispatching emergency services, and documenting incidents in real time.

SOC Operators serve as the command center for security operations—ensuring rapid response, accurate reporting, and continuous situational awareness.

If you have experience in call centers, dispatch, customer service, or surveillance monitoring, this role is a great fit. If not, we provide the training needed to launch your career in the security field.

Key Responsibilities

• Alarm Monitoring: Monitor intrusion detection systems and other security technologies to identify and respond to threats
• Radio & Communication Monitoring: Listen to and manage law enforcement and security radio traffic while maintaining real-time awareness
• Incident Dispatching: Coordinate and dispatch appropriate emergency services or on-site personnel
• Event Logging & Reporting: Accurately log incidents, maintain detailed records, and prepare professional reports
• Video Surveillance: Monitor CCTV systems to detect suspicious activity and support investigations
• System Operations: Perform remote alarm panel programming and system troubleshooting as needed
• Customer Support: Provide clear, professional communication to clients, employees, and emergency responders
• Incident Analysis: Review events and assist with identifying trends or areas for improvement

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED (or willingness to obtain within six months)
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Reliable communication and transportation
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Successful completion of pre-employment screening (background check and drug test)

Preferred Experience

• Call center, dispatch, or monitoring experience
• Security operations center (SOC) experience
• Familiarity with CCTV, alarm systems, or dispatch software

Core Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and situational awareness
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Professionalism and composure during emergencies
• Team-oriented with adaptability to changing conditions

Working Conditions

• Primarily seated in a centralized control room setting
• Extended periods of computer and system monitoring
• Fast-paced environment requiring quick decision-making
• May include evenings, weekends, holidays, or overtime
• Regular interaction with clients, employees, and emergency personnel

Why Join Securitas?

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Securitas Security Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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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.

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.