Lead Security Officer - Newington, NH

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Securitas is a trusted provider of professional security services, committed to delivering reliable, responsive, and respectful protection for people, property, and peace of mind. With a presence across diverse industries, we strive to ensure safety and service excellence at every client site.

Our Lead Security Officer positions play a key role in upholding these values. We are currently hiring for a Lead Security Officer opportunity at a manufacturing client site in Newington, NH. This role involves maintaining a safe and secure environment, conducting regular patrols, responding to incidents, enforcing post procedures, and serving as a point of leadership and support for officers on shift. The ideal candidate will represent Securitas with professionalism, vigilance, and integrity while helping ensure smooth overnight operations.

• Current Opening:

  • Lead Security Officer

  • Location: Newington, NH

  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 12:00 AM-8:00 AM

  • Pay Rate: $21.50/hour

Key Responsibilities:

Shift Leadership: Act as the primary point of contact for officers during assigned shifts. Provide guidance, support, and direction to on-site security staff while helping ensure all post expectations are met.

Patrol and Monitoring: Regularly patrol the facility’s premises to help maintain a safe and secure environment for employees, visitors, and property. Monitor security systems, cameras, and alarms for unusual or suspicious activity.

Access Control: Manage and monitor access points to ensure only authorized personnel enter the facility. Verify identification, monitor visitor activity, and maintain accurate access records as needed.

Incident Response: Respond promptly and professionally to incidents, alarms, emergencies, and unusual situations. Assist with de-escalation, document findings, and communicate important updates to site leadership and management.

Reporting: Complete accurate and detailed incident reports, daily activity reports, and shift documentation. Ensure all required logs are maintained thoroughly and professionally.

Training and Support: Assist with onboarding and training new officers. Reinforce post orders, expectations, and site-specific procedures to support consistency and performance across the team.

Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with all security-related policies, procedures, and site expectations. Help identify potential safety concerns, security risks, or process gaps and elevate them appropriately.

Collaboration: Work closely with site leadership, fellow officers, and branch management to support effective overnight operations and a coordinated security presence.

Qualifications:

Experience: At least one year of prior security experience is required for a lead position. Experience in a lead, senior, or supervisory capacity is a plus.

Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, and observational skills. Ability to remain calm under pressure, handle emergency situations effectively, and lead professionally during overnight operations.

Computer Skills: Basic computer proficiency and report writing skills are required.

Licensing: Valid NH State Guard Card or ability to apply for the license will be required.

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods, patrol the facility, and respond to emergencies.

Benefits:

Medical Insurance (Anthem), Dental Insurance (Aetna) & Vision Insurance (VSP)

401k with Employer Matching

Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Uniforms

Paid Training Upon Hire and Throughout Career

Specialized Programs to Assist in Healthy Lifestyle and Financial Wellness

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Employee Discount Programs (Vehicles, Cell Phone, Cable, Appliances, Theme Park Tickets, etc.)

Our Values:

Securitas’ core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are the foundation for our employees to build trust with customers, colleagues, and the surrounding community.

Integrity:
Securitas employees are honest and trusted by customers to safeguard their premises and valuables. We don’t compromise on integrity and create an open forum for our employees and customers to voice opinions, report improprieties, and share information.

Vigilance:
Seeing, hearing, and evaluating. A Securitas employee is always attentive and often notices things that others don’t. Their vigilance is necessary in order to be aware of potential risks or incidents that may take place on our customers’ premises.

Helpfulness:
As part of an ongoing effort to ensure safety, Securitas employees are always ready to help if an incident occurs that requires intervention, regardless of whether or not it is directly related to their job.

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.

“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.”

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