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Job title: PSOC Watch Officer - AMER
Reports to: PSOC Operations Manager – AMER
Location: San Antonio, Texas (on site)
About Our Team
We are a dynamic, dedicated team that provides management and support for a global guarding services account that spans across 30 countries. Our client is an industry-leading datacenter organization, and we pride ourselves in delivering best-in-class solutions through our teams made up of Security Operations, Business Operations, Shared Services, Threat and Incident Management, Environmental Health and Safety, and Human Resources. As part of this team, you’ll work alongside a group of professionals that are committed to excellence and innovation. Within the Security Operations pillar, our Physical Security Operations Center (PSOC) team is a mission-critical group responsible for the physical security of data centers across the Americas (AMER) region. This team operates around the clock, ensuring the safety and security of facilities through access control, alarm monitoring, incident response, surveillance, and communication with various stakeholders. The team works collaboratively to mitigate risks and manage incidents in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
About The Role
The PSOC Watch Officer plays a critical role in supporting a 24/7 security operations environment, overseeing the physical security of multiple sites. This position involves monitoring surveillance systems, managing access control, and responding to alarms, incidents, and other security concerns. A strong focus is placed on customer service, effective communication, and incident triage, with the PSOC Watch Officer acting as a key liaison between on-site personnel and other operational teams. The role may also involve shift supervision of local and remote staff when needed.
What you’ll do As the PSOC Watch Officer, you'll be responsible for monitoring security systems such as cameras and access control at data centers and remote locations, identifying risks or malfunctions, and dispatching appropriate personnel as necessary. You will maintain detailed logs and documentation, handle email and phone triage, manage escalations, and support unannounced audits. Additional responsibilities include preparing reports, using tools like Microsoft Copilot for efficiency, briefing incoming shifts, and carrying out administrative or special tasks assigned by management. The role requires a high level of situational awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to follow standard operating procedures.
What You Need To Apply
We are looking for a seasoned professional with a high school diploma and 2 years of experience in a Security Operations Center. If you have background in datacenters, that would be a plus! You should bring exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities seamlessly. A proactive, solution-oriented mindset is key, and you’ll need to excel at prioritizing tasks effectively and anticipate the needs of the team to stay ahead of the curve. You will need effective communication and presentation skills, and a proactive, adaptable mindset in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. It’s also important that you are comfortable with working on a computer using Microsoft Office applications (Copilot, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Word, etc.). All applicants to this role mut have reliable means of communication, reliable means of transportation (public or private) to get to/from work, the legal right to work in the country where the position is located, and the ability to speak, read and write in English proficiently.
What You’ll Get
We believe great work deserves great rewards—and we’re committed to staying competitive. This role offers an hourly wage of $26.50 per hour. That wage is based on the Greater San Antonio Area. We’ve got you covered with medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with life insurance, parental leave, and paid time off.
The extra stuff
This position requires—with or without reasonable accommodation—the physical and mental ability to perform all essential job functions effectively. This includes maintaining composure under pressure while interacting with clients, authorities, executives, and staff; working independently without direct supervision; and managing multiple tasks simultaneously. The role involves regular use of a computer and keyboard, frequent lifting or moving of items up to 10 pounds, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Visual acuity for both near and far distances, as well as the ability to adjust focus, is required. The position may involve handling sensitive or confidential information and requires flexibility in scheduling to meet operational demands.
“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.”
Security Guard / Securitas Security / SAN ANTONIO TX / TXDPS License # B02482
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
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.
Reports to: PSOC Operations Manager – AMER
Location: San Antonio, Texas (on site)
About Our Team
We are a dynamic, dedicated team that provides management and support for a global guarding services account that spans across 30 countries. Our client is an industry-leading datacenter organization, and we pride ourselves in delivering best-in-class solutions through our teams made up of Security Operations, Business Operations, Shared Services, Threat and Incident Management, Environmental Health and Safety, and Human Resources. As part of this team, you’ll work alongside a group of professionals that are committed to excellence and innovation. Within the Security Operations pillar, our Physical Security Operations Center (PSOC) team is a mission-critical group responsible for the physical security of data centers across the Americas (AMER) region. This team operates around the clock, ensuring the safety and security of facilities through access control, alarm monitoring, incident response, surveillance, and communication with various stakeholders. The team works collaboratively to mitigate risks and manage incidents in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
About The Role
The PSOC Watch Officer plays a critical role in supporting a 24/7 security operations environment, overseeing the physical security of multiple sites. This position involves monitoring surveillance systems, managing access control, and responding to alarms, incidents, and other security concerns. A strong focus is placed on customer service, effective communication, and incident triage, with the PSOC Watch Officer acting as a key liaison between on-site personnel and other operational teams. The role may also involve shift supervision of local and remote staff when needed.
What you’ll do As the PSOC Watch Officer, you'll be responsible for monitoring security systems such as cameras and access control at data centers and remote locations, identifying risks or malfunctions, and dispatching appropriate personnel as necessary. You will maintain detailed logs and documentation, handle email and phone triage, manage escalations, and support unannounced audits. Additional responsibilities include preparing reports, using tools like Microsoft Copilot for efficiency, briefing incoming shifts, and carrying out administrative or special tasks assigned by management. The role requires a high level of situational awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to follow standard operating procedures.
What You Need To Apply
We are looking for a seasoned professional with a high school diploma and 2 years of experience in a Security Operations Center. If you have background in datacenters, that would be a plus! You should bring exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities seamlessly. A proactive, solution-oriented mindset is key, and you’ll need to excel at prioritizing tasks effectively and anticipate the needs of the team to stay ahead of the curve. You will need effective communication and presentation skills, and a proactive, adaptable mindset in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. It’s also important that you are comfortable with working on a computer using Microsoft Office applications (Copilot, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Word, etc.). All applicants to this role mut have reliable means of communication, reliable means of transportation (public or private) to get to/from work, the legal right to work in the country where the position is located, and the ability to speak, read and write in English proficiently.
What You’ll Get
We believe great work deserves great rewards—and we’re committed to staying competitive. This role offers an hourly wage of $26.50 per hour. That wage is based on the Greater San Antonio Area. We’ve got you covered with medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with life insurance, parental leave, and paid time off.
The extra stuff
This position requires—with or without reasonable accommodation—the physical and mental ability to perform all essential job functions effectively. This includes maintaining composure under pressure while interacting with clients, authorities, executives, and staff; working independently without direct supervision; and managing multiple tasks simultaneously. The role involves regular use of a computer and keyboard, frequent lifting or moving of items up to 10 pounds, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Visual acuity for both near and far distances, as well as the ability to adjust focus, is required. The position may involve handling sensitive or confidential information and requires flexibility in scheduling to meet operational demands.
“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.”
Security Guard / Securitas Security / SAN ANTONIO TX / TXDPS License # B02482
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
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.
Salary : $26 - $27