Armed Security Officers
Open Interview Details:
When: Friday, April 3, 2026
Times: 9:00am-3:00pm
Location: 12350 Jefferson Ave., Suite 160, Newport News, VA 23620
Why Securitas?
· We offer weekly pay, excellent benefits, employee perks, and help with education.
What?
· Security Officer Positions
· The pay rate for these positions is $20.00 per hour. After 30 days of employment, you will receive a $1,000 sign‑on bonus.
Who?
· Must have Active Armed DCJS license
Must be 18, pass a lifetime background & drug test
Open availability
Valid Driver’s license
Must have 1 year of security of experience.
· High School Diploma or GED.
· Must have excellent communication skills and be professional
· Our policy requires professional appearance: Visible body piercing accessories or visible tattoos are not permitted, unless authorized.
* Complete the online application at Securitasjobs.com
All Security Positions are Full Time, All SHIFTS AVAILABLE (weekends and event coverage is a MUST).
Must have excellent Customer Service skills
Security positions require you pass our drug screen and background check
Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county, and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers/Guard
Job Requirements of the Security Officer include but are not limited to:
Security Officers/Security Guards observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel.
Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
Additional physical requirements of the security officer/guard may include, frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
Securitas is the most locally focused Protective Services company in the United States, with over 640 local branch managers and approximately 86,000 security officers who provide unmatched security solutions to meet the specific needs of thousands of businesses. Securitas USA's core business is security services. Our main service offering categories are specialized guarding, mobile guarding, remote guarding, and corporate risk management.
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:
Additionally, some populations may have the availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday. Restrictions and fees may apply.
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.
Securitas knows Security. It is our only business. As The Leader in Protective Services, we invest in people, knowledge and technology to deliver customized, cost-effective and class-leading solutions. Our parent company, Securitas AB, is a global company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and employs over 370,000 people in 58 countries. Securitas USA, and its 95,000 employees and more than 500 branch managers, is the most locally-focused security company in the United States.
With a 91% customer retention rate, Securitas is the only organization capable of providing security expertise and solutions across the Six Pillars of Protective Services; specifically: On-Site, Mobile, and Remote Guarding; Electronic Security, Fire & Safety, and Corporate Risk Management. Through our class-leading Securitas Operation Center and by leveraging the largest Mobile footprint in North America, Securitas is now also delivering Integrated Guarding, a customizable and cohesive security solution.
Interested in joining Securitas? Every day more than 10,000 organizations around the world rely on Securitas professionals to keep their human, property and intellectual assets safe and secure. Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities, including security professionals, branch managers, business development staff, and a wide variety of management and leadership roles. Our core values are Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join us!
