Security Officer

Securitas USA is a leading global security services provider offering a comprehensive range of security solutions including guarding services, patrols and inspections, access control, concierge and receptionist services, perimeter console operators, alarm response, and specialized client-requested services. The company prides itself on hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, uniting them under a shared mission: to protect homes, workplaces, and communities by safeguarding assets and ensuring the well-being of people. This commitment to safety and security has positioned Securitas USA as a trusted partner for businesses and communities across the nation.

Securitas USA is currently seeking dedicated and self-motivated Security Officers to join its team at the Lexington, KY location. These positions offer both full-time and part-time opportunities, specifically targeting second and third shifts, requiring flexibility to work overnight hours and weekends. Security Officers play a critical role in maintaining the safety and security of client sites by observing and reporting activities and incidents, preserving order, and enforcing regulations and directives related to personnel, visitors, and premises.

The role involves controlling access to client facilities through the admittance process and patrolling assigned sites either on foot or by vehicle. Security Officers are responsible for identifying unsafe conditions, hazards, security violations, and unauthorized persons. Their duties also include protecting evidence or scenes of incidents in cases of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations, as well as responding to various emergency situations such as fires, medical emergencies, bomb threats, flooding, elevator malfunctions, hazardous materials incidents, and inclement weather.

Strong attention to detail is necessary for preparing accurate logs and reports as required, ensuring all incidents and activities are properly documented. Candidates must be prepared to meet physical demands of the position, which can include frequent sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods, as well as occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting up to 25 pounds. The company emphasizes reasonable accommodation for various physical abilities while maintaining essential safety requirements such as clear seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing skills.

Securitas USA is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, veteran status, or disability. The company’s emphasis on diversity and inclusion reflects its core belief that varied perspectives and experiences enhance security services and community protection. Applicants interested in joining Securitas as a Security Officer in Lexington, KY are encouraged to visit the company’s career website to submit their applications online and take the first step toward a rewarding career in security services.