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Securitas

Global security services and solutions provider

Sergeant

Security Guarding & PatrolPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$24 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • The role requires 1–2 years of experience in a security leadership role, 3–4 years of security experience, or 1–3 years of campus security experience.
  • A high school diploma or GED and 2 years of related experience are required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • A Washington, D.C. Special Police Officer credential is required.
  • The employee may be required to hold and continue to meet the requirements for applicable state, county, and municipal Security Officer licenses.
  • The employee must meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled-substance testing, and the behavioral selection survey, in addition to mandatory licensing requirements.
  • Knowledge of security operations, particularly patrol, inspection, and response services, and knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures are required.
  • The employee must be able to direct and motivate performance, understand security and safety devices and controls, learn quickly and carry out written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions, and track and maintain schedule assignments.
  • The employee must be able to maintain professional composure in unusual or stressful circumstances, adapt to different sites and post procedures, and handle multiple tasks concurrently.
  • The employee must be able to write routine correspondence, logs, and reports; use a courteous telephone manner; and operate a keyboard, basic computer equipment, and controls.
  • The role requires organizational, customer-service, results-orientation, interpersonal, and team-member abilities, including effective interaction with clients across social levels and cultures.
  • The employee must be able to communicate clearly by seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing; sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; climb stairs and walk on inclines or uneven terrain; occasionally reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; and lift or move up to 10 pounds frequently and 25 pounds occasionally.
  • The employee must be able to use a vehicle regularly for work and may need to perform stressful physical activity, work overtime without advance notice, and work in inclement weather or use protective gear depending on assignment.
  • The employee may be exposed to sensitive and confidential information.
  • The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with managing daily shift operations and act as a liaison between assigned officers and the university police department and administration.
  • In conjunction with the shift captain, supervise officers, enforce post orders, oversee daily tasks, and respond to emergencies as required.
  • Ensure post orders are followed, established rounds are completed, and required reports are filed; notify appropriate authorities and the client in emergencies.
  • Coach and discipline personnel, consult company management or designated representatives as appropriate, and meet with employees to document coaching and disciplinary actions.
  • Train Security Officers and other company personnel, and review post orders and assignment details with subordinates.
  • Assist with submitting payroll and personnel information as designated.
  • Work with company management or designated representatives to ensure adequate coverage of all posts and positions.
  • Prepare, file, and submit required reports.
  • Inspect posts as scheduled and meet with subordinates to outline tasks and responsibilities.
  • Meet with client representatives as scheduled or needed to confirm security requirements are met and provide customer service.
  • Carry out assigned supervisory duties in accordance with company policies and procedures and applicable laws, including interviewing, orienting, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and making hiring and termination recommendations.
  • Perform Security Officer duties in accordance with post orders and company policy when assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A minimum of 2 years of retail experience is preferred.

About the Company

Securitas

Global security services and solutions provider

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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