Securitas USA Northeast Region

Transition for Retail Security Officer

JERSEY CITY, NJPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Securitas USA Northeast Region

  • Job overview

    The Transition for Retail Security Officer role at Securitas involves maintaining safety and security at client retail sites by monitoring premises and enforcing regulations, contributing to a secure environment for clients and their customers.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The officer will actively patrol various locations, preserve order, enforce site-specific rules for personnel and visitors, and provide customer service and information to employees and customers at retail sites.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers a pay rate starting at $16 per hour, weekly pay, competitive benefits, and flexible schedules.

  • Experience and skills

    No prior security experience is necessary; candidates with retail, food service, or hospitality backgrounds are preferred, and training will be provided for newcomers to the security industry.

  • Work environment and culture

    Securitas emphasizes a corporate culture based on Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness, promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.

  • Company information

    Securitas is a global security company operating in 47 countries with 355,000 employees and over 150,000 clients, known for advanced and sustainable security solutions with over 80 years of experience.

  • Job location and travel

    The job locations include Jersey City, NJ, and Hackensack, NJ, with options for flexible schedules.

  • Application process

    Applicants can apply online quickly and interview remotely from home.

  • Unique job features

    The role offers the opportunity to enter the security industry with full training and the chance to work for a large, reputable global security firm.

Company overview

Securitas USA Northeast Region is a division of Securitas AB, a global leader in security services headquartered in Sweden, that provides guarding, mobile patrol, remote monitoring, and risk management solutions to clients across industries such as commercial real estate, healthcare, and retail. The company generates revenue primarily through contracted security services, offering both on-site personnel and technology-driven solutions tailored to client needs. Securitas has a long history dating back to 1934 and is known for its focus on integrating advanced technology with traditional security methods. In the Northeast Region, Securitas USA serves major metropolitan areas, adapting its services to urban and regional security challenges. Candidates should be aware of Securitas’s emphasis on training, career advancement, and its reputation for professionalism and reliability in the security industry.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your commitment to integrity, vigilance, and helpfulness, reflecting Securitas USA Northeast Region's core values.

  • Emphasize any experience in retail, food service, or hospitality, as well as skills in customer service, monitoring, and enforcing regulations, even if informal or volunteer-based.

  • Apply through multiple internet locations including the Securitas corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility for the Transition for Retail Security Officer role.

  • Connect with current employees in the Northeast Region on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on their experience with Securitas' security solutions or asking about the team culture and training process for new officers.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'security officer,' 'patrolling,' 'customer service,' 'integrity,' 'vigilance,' and 'helpfulness' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.

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