<p>Title</p> <p>Security Officer - Retail Environment</p> <p>Location</p> <p>Framingham, MA</p> <p>Schedule</p> <p>Thursday - Saturday | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM (36 hours per week)</p> <p>Pay Rate: $20.25 per hour</p> <p>This position is located in a retail environment and involves standing for long periods, holding post, and performing physically strenuous tasks throughout the shift.</p> <p>A Security Officer is responsible for safeguarding people, property, and assets of the client or organization. This role involves monitoring premises for suspicious activity, enforcing rules and regulations, providing a visible security presence, and responding to incidents or emergencies. Security Officers play a key role in deterring criminal activity, ensuring a safe environment, and maintaining order.</p> <p>Essential Functions:</p> <ul> <li>Surveillance: Monitor security cameras and patrol assigned premises to detect suspicious activity, unauthorized access, or safety hazards. </li><li>Access Control: Enforce access control policies, check identification, issue visitor passes, and ensure only authorized personnel enter restricted areas. </li><li>Emergency Response: Respond promptly to alarms, emergencies, or security incidents-including medical events, fire hazards, or criminal activity-and escalate to law enforcement when appropriate. </li><li>Incident Reporting: Complete detailed, accurate incident reports documenting security or safety concerns. </li><li>Patrolling: Conduct regular foot patrols to ensure entrances, perimeters, parking lots, and interior areas remain safe and secure. </li><li>Customer Service: Greet and assist visitors or employees, answer questions, and maintain a professional and approachable demeanor. </li><li>Safety Inspections: Look for fire risks, hazards, or other conditions that may compromise safety. </li><li>Conflict Resolution: Address minor disturbances calmly and effectively using de-escalation techniques. </li><li>Collaboration: Coordinate with other security staff, law enforcement, or emergency responders as needed. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Excellent observational and de-escalation skills; able to stay calm under pressure. </li><li>Strong communicator; able to work effectively with both local and global security teams. </li><li>Committed to ethical practices and strict adherence to safety protocols. </li><li>Intermediate computer skills required. </li></ul> <p>Requirements</p> <ul> <li>At least 18 years of age. </li><li>Reliable communication and transportation. </li><li>Legal right to work in the United States. </li><li>Ability to effectively speak, read, and write English. </li><li>High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. </li></ul> <p>Enhanced Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Medical Insurance (Anthem), Dental Insurance (Aetna), Vision Insurance (VSP) </li><li>401k with Employer Matching </li><li>Paid Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Uniforms, Paid Training </li><li>Programs for Healthy Lifestyle & Financial Wellness </li><li>Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) </li><li>Employee Discount Programs (vehicles, cell phones, appliances, theme parks, etc.) </li></ul> <p>Securitas is a trusted security partner helping make the world a safer place.</p> <p>Learn more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7CAWS2NoRo</p> <p>Apply at Securitasjobs.com to explore your career path!</p> <p>EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabilities</p> <p>Securitas is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.</p> <p>#NorthernNE</p>