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Securitas

Global security services and solutions provider

Security Officer

Full-Time
$23 - $24/hr+ Employee referral bonus
Mid
Petersburg, VA, USA+1 moreMore locations: Colonial Heights, VA, USA
In Person
Security & Protective ServicesSecurity Guarding & Patrol

About the job

Requirements
  • Must have an active Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) license.
  • Must be able to obtain an Armed DCJS license.
  • Must have 2 years of security experience.
  • Must have customer service skills.
  • Must pass a drug screen and background check.
  • Must meet and continue to meet applicable state, county, and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers/Guards.
  • Must be able to sit, stand, and walk frequently for extended periods, potentially climb stairs, and walk on inclines and uneven terrain.
  • Must be able to frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Observe and report activities and incidents at an assigned client site to help secure client property and personnel.
  • Maintain a safe and secure environment by actively monitoring and patrolling client premises.
  • Preserve order while enforcing regulations and directives for the client site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and the area.
  • Provide customer service and information to client employees and customers.

About the company

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Securitas

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Securitas provides security services to a global client base, offering electronic security, fire and safety, and emergency planning across 47 countries. Its approach combines a skilled workforce with advanced technology to deliver tailored protection plans, monitoring, and rapid response that safeguard people and assets while managing risk. The company differentiates itself through its global scale, integration of human and digital security capabilities, agile staffing, and a client-focused model that adapts to changing market conditions. Its goal is to enable clients to focus on their core operations by reliably protecting their property, information, and people, and to grow its presence in expanding markets like China and India.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Stockholms kommun, Sweden

Founded

1972

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 adjusted operating margin reached 7.0 percent despite flat organic sales.
  • June 16, 2026 Investor Day unveiled updated 2030 targets and AI commercialization.
  • SCIS shutdown by end-2026 should lift long-term profitability and cash generation.

What critics are saying

  • SCIS close-down cut Q2 2026 sales, proving portfolio cleanup still hurts execution.
  • NLRB case 20-CA-379328, filed January 14, 2026, alleges retaliation and coercive statements.
  • AI-native rivals can commoditize guarding, stripping Securitas’ labor moat by 2030.

What makes Securitas unique

  • Securitas’ 2030 strategy centers on intelligence-led security, AI, and digitization.
  • Liferaft, acquired in March 2026, adds OSINT threat-intelligence to guarding.
  • CamVision, acquired May 4, 2026, strengthens retail loss prevention and electronic security.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Phone/Internet Stipend
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

52%

2 year growth

65%
Securitas
Aug 25th, 2026
Leadership is more important than ever in the age of AI.

Leadership is more important than ever in the age of AI. Securitas' Jonas Lundin explains how effective leadership can help companies navigate the challenges and opportunities created by AI. August 25, 2026 This blog is an English adaptation of an article originally published by Swedish business newspaper Dagens Industri, as part of its series profiling Sweden's future leaders. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how companies operate, compete, and make decisions. But according to Jonas Lundin, companies that underestimate the pace of change risk being left behind. Jonas is currently VP Business Control and Strategic Planning at Securitas. On 1 September 2026, he will take on a new role as SVP Strategy and Transformation. In his interview with Dagens Industri, Jonas explained that while the full potential of AI remains uncertain, companies cannot afford to wait until all the answers are available before taking action. "In the worst case, it will be a black swan - you don't see it coming until it's too late," he says. Jonas Lundin being interviewed by Dagens industri. The AI generation gap. Jonas highlights a growing source of tension around AI: the capability gap between generations. For many younger employees, the technology is quickly becoming embedded in how they learn, work, and solve complex problems. Others have had far less exposure to it. Jonas believes this divide could cause significant disruption. "The gap between different generations' AI habits can lead to small, agile companies running up to and overtaking established companies," he explains. "AI is a native language for young people and a foreign language for many older people, which means that important business decisions are made in a knowledge vacuum - what systems to buy, what investments and acquisitions need to be made." Outsourcing isn't the answer. The rapid growth of AI has created a crowded market of external providers promising to solve companies' challenges for them. Jonas cautions against treating AI as something that can simply be handed over to someone else to switch on for you. External expertise can help, but it can't replace a company's own understanding of its clients, operations, and employees. Without that foundation, organizations can spend significant time and money without addressing the questions that matter most. "It's often a waste of both time and money," explains Jonas. The elevated importance of leadership. For Jonas, these challenges make effective leadership more important than ever. Leaders don't need to be AI experts, but they do need enough understanding to ask the right questions, set clear priorities, and make informed decisions. Drawing on his experience across seven industries, Jonas points to accountability, clarity, and a willingness to address conflict as key leadership qualities. "Accountability is the foundation," he states. Jonas also advises leaders to have clear priorities and focus efforts on achieving them rather than trying to respond to everything at once. Read the full interview with Jonas in Dagens Industri, written by reporter Johanna Saldert. Please note this original article is in Swedish.

AS ADRIA
Jul 7th, 2026
Bechara Chaya takes on leading sales role at Securitas.

Bechara Chaya takes on leading sales role at Securitas. July 7, 2026 Securitas has appointed Bechara Chaya as Vice President Sales, Global Clients Europe. Chaya brings extensive experience in sales leadership and business development, with a strong focus on customer needs and delivering measurable business results. In his new role, he will be responsible for further strengthening relationships with global clients and supporting the company's European operations. "I am excited to join Securitas at such an important stage of its transformation journey and to contribute to its ambition of becoming an intelligence-led, trusted advisor for global clients in Europe," said Chaya. According to Securitas, his experience and strategic approach will further strengthen the company's sales activities and enhance the value it delivers to its international customers. The appointment is part of Securitas' broader transformation strategy focused on expanding advanced security services and strengthening its position in the global market.

Security Matters
Jun 22nd, 2026
Paul Lotter appointed chief operating officer in Corps Security realignment.

Paul Lotter appointed chief operating officer in Corps Security realignment. Posted to News on Monday, June 22, 2026 Share: CORPS SECURITY has realigned its senior leadership team around a new integrated operating model. As a result, Paul Lotter is appointed in the role of chief operating officer to lead the change programme. Underpinning the realignment are Corps Security's three core divisions: Corps Security (focused on security guarding), Corps Monitoring (remote monitoring) and Corps Intel (intelligence, risk and consultancy), which now come together under one unified operating model. This will ensure customers benefit from complete, 360-degree proactive and reactive security solutions tailored to their businesses, in turn driving efficiency and innovation. In order to deliver this new approach, Lotter will lead a senior team spanning the breadth of Corps' operations. Direct reports include divisional directors, the national accounts director, the director of the national Operations Centre, the mobilisation director and the director of Corps Intel. Lotter will provide strategic and operational leadership across the business, working closely with operational teams to drive seamless co-ordination and continuous improvement. Complementing this integrated model is the Innovation and Technology Services division, led by Andrea Strong (Group director of Technology and Innovation). Strong will work closely with Lotter and the senior operational teams to ensure that emerging technologies - including drones, robotics and Artificial Intelligence analytics - are embedded in Corps' operational model. Significant experience Lotter has over 30 years' worth of experience in the security sector. He first joined Corps Security in 2018 as regional operations director before becoming managing director in 2019, whereupon he played a central role in implementing new business development, compliance policies and technology programmes. Prior to joining Corps Security, Lotter held senior roles at Securitas and Interserve. On his appointment and the structural realignment, Lotter stated: "It's an honour to step into this role at such a transformational moment for the business. By bringing our capabilities together under one coherent model, we can draw on our expertise in security guarding, technology, intelligence and innovation to provide a tailored solution for each client. I'm looking forward to supporting colleagues and the wider leadership team as we build this model together." Mike Bullock, CEO of Corps Security, explained: "Since joining Corps Security, Paul has contributed enormously to the direction of this business. His appointment as chief operating officer is a recognition of that contribution and of his deep understanding of our long-term vision. As we move into this next chapter, Paul's operational leadership will be central to the delivery of our integrated model for the customer base."

AIJourn
May 21st, 2026
Reminder - invitation to Securitas' Investor Day on June 16, 2026, in London.

Reminder - invitation to Securitas' Investor Day on June 16, 2026, in London. STOCKHOLM, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Securitas is pleased to invite investors, analysts, and media representatives to its Investor Day, which will be held on June 16, 2026, in London. The event will begin at 08:30 and is expected to conclude around 12:00. The Investor Day will outline how the company plans to deliver profitable growth during the next strategic period up to 2030. The management team will provide a deep dive into key developments within intelligence-led security as well as demonstrating how AI is changing the competitive landscape. This will be supported by updated financial targets up to 2030. In additions, attendees to the Investor Day will be invited to participate in breakout demonstrations - illustrating how end-to-end-digitization and intelligent security systems work in practice. Program (UK local time) 08:00 Registration opens 08:30 Program starts Magnus Ahlqvist, President and CEO Matteo Dall'Ora, Group CFO Matt Ellis, President Security Risk Management Brian Riis Nielsen, President Global Clients Jonas Florvik, VP Securitas Risk Intelligence Serdar Ince, Global SVP Innovation and AI Michael Evans, Director Risk Intelligence Center Lauren Castellano, VP Product Management and Innovation 12:00 Program ends and lunch served 13:00 Event concludes The event will take place at the London Stock Exchange, 10 Paternoster Square, and will also be broadcast live via webcast for participants unable to attend. Please click the link to register to participate via webcast. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions via the webcast. Please note: All visitors are required to bring a government ID (valid passport, driver's license, or EU card) and are subject to bag searches and metal detectors. Further information: Investors: Carina Florén, IR Manager; +46 73 719 21 01, [email protected] The following files are available for download: SOURCE Securitas 38 seconds ago

Associated Press
May 4th, 2026
Securitas acquires Danish security specialist CamVision to strengthen retail loss prevention offering

Securitas has acquired CamVision, a Danish technology-driven security specialist focused on retail loss prevention and electronic security solutions. The acquisition enhances Securitas' ability to deliver security solutions for both small single-site businesses and larger multi-site clients across Denmark. For micro and small businesses, particularly in retail, the deal strengthens Securitas' offering of standardised, packaged security solutions combining technology with service delivery. For larger clients, it bolsters capabilities in advanced, technology-led security systems designed for complex operational environments. CamVision brings expertise in alarms, video surveillance and electronic article surveillance, with strong client relationships in the retail sector. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.