We are currently hiring a full-time Security Officer for a site in Clifton Park, NY. This position offers a pay rate of $17.50 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 1400-2200 (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM), totaling 40 hours per week.
Reliable transportation is required as public transit may not align with shift hours. The available positions will also require a valid NYS Driver's License and applicants must be able to meet the Securitas Safe Drive program requirements as they will be utilizing a client vehicle for patrols. CPR training will be provided if candidate does not have current certification.
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What You’ll Do
• Control access to the facility and monitor vehicle drop-offs and pickups.
• Sit in the guard shack to oversee and manage the secure entry and exit of trucks.
• Conduct driving patrols throughout the property (Safe-Drive certification required).
• Log all transactions and activities both on paper and in computer systems.
• Monitor for suspicious activity and ensure site policies are strictly followed.
• Write clear, professional reports on incidents and daily activities.
• Handle interactions with visitors and staff, including managing difficult situations.
• Perform a large portion of duties outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Operate security-related technology and systems.
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What We’re Looking For
• Valid driver’s license (must be able to pass Safe-Drive certification).
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to enforce site rules firmly and professionally.
• Excellent written communication skills for report writing.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Able to remain calm and professional in high-pressure or confrontational situations.
• Willingness to work outdoors for extended periods.
• Prior security experience is preferred but not required.
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Why Apply?
• Set consistent schedule
• 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 are reliable, detail-oriented, and confident in handling a variety of situations, we invite you to apply and join a team committed to keeping the premises secure and running smoothly.
Security 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 Security Officer position helps maintain a safe and secure environment for our clients by actively monitoring the premises, including patrolling a variety of locations. They preserve order while enforcing regulations and directives for a client site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and the area. Frequently our Security Officers will provide customer service and information to a client’s employees and customers.
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.
No experience necessary! If you have retail, food service or hospitality industry background you are a great fit for this role; if not, we will provide you with the training and everything you need for a great 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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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!
