Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $16.80 - $20.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Retirement Plan
Employer-provided medical coverage
dental coverage
Company-paid Life Insurance
voluntary life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Securitas Saves discount program
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
AD and D insurance
Virtual medical appointments
free uniforms
Paid training
Paid Weekly
Daily pay access program
Childcare discounts
pet care discounts
vehicle discounts
cell phone discounts
Travel Discounts

Job Description

Securitas Security Services is a global leader in private security, employing over 350,000 security officers and staff across more than 45 countries. With a strong commitment to providing top-tier security solutions, Securitas aims to protect homes, workplaces, and communities. The company is dedicated to safeguarding clients' assets, ensuring the safety of their people, and helping maintain their business operations. Known for its core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness, Securitas fosters a trust-based environment that emphasizes honest service, constant awareness, and a readiness to assist in any situation that arises. The company offers a range of security services tailored to various client needs, positioning itself as a trusted partner in security worldwide.

Currently, Securitas Security Services is hiring for the position of Part-Time Security Officer in Colorado Springs, CO. This role involves providing exemplary customer service and maintaining a secure environment for clients and visitors. The position offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $16.80 to $20.00 depending on the shift and location, with work schedules including evening and weekend shifts. The Security Officer will be responsible for various duties including monitoring alarms and security cameras, conducting patrols, greeting and assisting visitors, completing detailed activity reports, and ensuring all security protocols are followed. Candidates must be able to maintain composure in stressful situations, respond effectively to emergencies, and uphold the company's professional image.

As part of this role, officers will also participate in pre-employment screening, attend in-person orientations, and acquire a Colorado Springs Guard Card license, which they are required to maintain annually. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate excellent customer service, communication, and teamwork abilities. The role offers numerous benefits such as paid training, free uniforms, weekly pay, life and disability insurance, virtual medical appointments via telemedicine, and employee assistance programs. These benefits contribute to a supportive work environment that values the wellbeing and growth of its team members. Joining the Securitas team offers an opportunity to develop a meaningful career in security while helping to make communities safer every day.

Job Requirements

  • 18 years of age or older
  • high school diploma or GED required
  • impeccable customer service and team leadership skills
  • must be able to remain calm and professional in stressful situations
  • must have great attention to detail and remain vigilant throughout shift
  • must be able to respond to emergencies with rapid and effective judgment and use appropriate escalation
  • must participate in pre-employment screening process including drug screen and background investigation
  • appropriate I9 identifications
  • willingness to travel 25-30 miles to and from work
  • must understand nature of customer service and public interaction
  • must be reliable, accountable, punctual, and have a strong work ethic
  • conflict resolution and de-escalation skills a plus
  • must be able to interact positively with visitors, customers, client employees, and clients while maintaining excellent customer service
  • intermediate computer/technology skills needed for daily reporting and alarm reporting
  • must have excellent customer service and communication skills to assist vendors, public, client, site supervisors, and office management
  • open to feedback from client, site supervisor and office management
  • must adhere to 15 minute and lunch breaks
  • able to work in a team environment to achieve site/organizational goals
  • maintain organization and professionalism
  • learn and follow security operations
  • provide high quality customer service in-person, via radio, and telephone
  • must have a personal vehicle, Colorado Driver's License and clean driving record due to required mobile patrol
  • must be able to obtain and maintain Colorado Springs Guard Card license annually
  • must attend in-person interview and orientation in Colorado Springs if hired
  • security, military, or law enforcement experience is a plus
  • free Guard Card class for Securitas new hires

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or GED
  • impeccable customer service and team leadership skills
  • ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations
  • great attention to detail and vigilance
  • ability to respond to emergencies with rapid and effective judgment
  • intermediate computer and technology skills
  • excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • ability to obtain and maintain Colorado Springs Guard Card license
  • security, military, or law enforcement experience is a plus

Job Duties

  • report alarms in accordance with client requirements and monitor cameras
  • greet vendors, customers, client employees, clients, and aid as needed
  • conduct internal patrol and/or external mobile patrol to check for unsafe conditions, hazards, security violations, blocked ingress and egress, mechanical problems, unauthorized persons, inspect grounds using appropriate equipment and protective gear
  • monitor entrances and exits and provide guidance to site visitors and/or vendors
  • complete daily activity reports, incident reports, and logs via Securitas and client systems
  • provide an atmosphere where all customers, client employees, site visitors, clients, and management feel their needs are being met
  • present a good image to clients, public, and management
  • operate calmly and direct disruptive persons to leave the property
  • protect evidence or scenes of incidents in case of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations
  • observe and report incidents or suspicious activity to client, company management, or public safety authorities as required
  • ensure all property removal is conducted within policy and client standards
  • carry out specific site tasks and duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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