Shift Lead Security Officer - Amsterdam, NY

We are currently building a candidate pool for two upcoming Shift Lead openings at a fixed-site warehouse facility in Amsterdam, NY. These roles offer set schedules, consistent hours, and leadership responsibilities within a small overnight/evening team environment. Both positions pay $18.75 per hour. Available Shift Lead Schedules Shift Lead Position 1: Sunday–Thursday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM (40 hours/week) Shift Lead Position 2: Monday–Friday, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM (40 hours/week) These opportunities are ideal for individuals with strong communication skills, solid judgment, and the ability to guide others while maintaining a secure and professional environment. What You’ll Do As a Shift Lead, you will perform all standard Security Officer duties plus additional leadership responsibilities. Core Security Duties • Control truck and vehicle access; maintain accurate logs • Monitor CCTV and observe site activity to ensure a safe environment • Sign in/out visitors, contractors, and authorized personnel • Complete clear, handwritten reports and documentation • Follow all established security procedures consistently Shift Lead Responsibilities • Supervise the onsite team and provide clear direction • Serve as point of contact for issues, emergencies, or escalations • Track attendance and confirm timesheets for accuracy • Provide coaching, support, and performance guidance • Ensure shift coverage and communicate with management as needed What We’re Looking For • Strong communication and leadership ability • Dependable, detail‑oriented, and professional • Comfort with CCTV systems and basic reporting tasks • Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure • Prior security experience preferred • Supervisory experience a plus (but not required for strong candidates) Why Apply? • Two stable, full‑time leadership roles with set schedules • Weekly pay and competitive benefits • Opportunity to grow within a supportive, team‑oriented environment • Strong internal promotion culture—leadership pathways available • Direct impact on daily operations and team success If you’re dependable, motivated, and ready to step into a leadership role in the security field, we encourage you to apply for one of our Shift Lead openings today.

Lead Officer

We help make your world a safer place.

Securitas is a global company that offers the most advanced and sustainable security solutions in the industry. We are located in 47 countries and have 355,000 employees worldwide and over 150,000 clients.

Securitas plays an essential role for our clients and in society. The Lead Officer position helps maintain a safe and secure environment for our clients by providing lead direction to Security Officers at assigned client sites on assigned shifts.  Observes and reports activities and incidents, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel. Preserves order and may act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.

We are driven by a clear corporate culture and purpose, which helps us live according to our values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. These values are at the heart of our culture, help define who we are and guide our actions.

The Lead Officer maintains the security and safety of the client site by supporting and providing their Security Officers clear guidance and leadership. If you have experience in the security industry and want to take the next step in your career you could be a great fit for this role; if not, this is an exciting introduction to a career in the security industry.

Are you interested in being part of our Team?

• Apply quickly and efficiently online 

• Interview from the convenience of your own home

• Weekly pay 

• Competitive benefits 

• Flexible schedules 

With over 80 years of protecting the things that matter, we’ve seen more than most. That’s why Securitas is the partner of choice for companies and an employer of choice for candidates worldwide.

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“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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