Lead Security Officer - Newington, NH

Location: Newington, NH
Pay Rate: $21.50 / hour
Schedule Available: Full-time overnight opening, Monday–Friday

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Securitas is currently hiring a Lead Security Officer for a professional manufacturing client site in Newington, NH. This position supports overnight security operations in a structured industrial environment.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced security professional who is dependable, observant, comfortable following procedures, and ready to take on additional responsibility. The Lead Security Officer serves as a point of leadership and support for officers on shift while helping maintain a safe, secure, and professional environment.

The ideal candidate is someone who shows up on time, stays alert throughout the shift, communicates clearly, follows post orders, documents activity accurately, and can help guide the team during overnight operations.

Current Opening:

Lead Security Officer – Newington, NH
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 12:00 AM–8:00 AM
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay Rate: $21.50 / hour

What You’ll Do:

Shift Leadership
Act as a point of contact for officers during assigned shifts. Provide guidance, support, and direction to on-site security staff while helping ensure post expectations are met.

Access Control and Gate Duties
Monitor employee, visitor, contractor, and vehicle access to the site. Verify credentials, check identification, maintain visitor logs, and ensure proper entry procedures are followed.

Patrols and Site Monitoring
Conduct routine foot and/or vehicle patrols of assigned areas, which may include entrances, gates, parking areas, warehouses, production areas, exterior areas, and other parts of the property.

Camera and Alarm Monitoring
Monitor CCTV, alarms, and other security systems as required. Respond to alerts according to site procedures and escalate concerns when needed.

Incident Response
Respond to alarms, emergencies, safety concerns, access issues, and other incidents in a calm and professional manner. Assist with de-escalation, document findings, and communicate important updates to site leadership and Securitas management.

Reporting and Documentation
Complete accurate daily activity logs, incident reports, access records, shift documentation, and other required reports. Attention to detail and strong report writing are important in this role.

Training and Officer Support
Assist with onboarding and training new officers. Reinforce post orders, site expectations, and procedures to support consistency across the team.

Post Orders and Safety Procedures
Follow and help reinforce all site-specific post orders, emergency procedures, safety policies, and client expectations. Help identify potential safety concerns, security risks, or process gaps and escalate them appropriately.

Professional Presence
Represent Securitas and the client with professionalism, courtesy, and confidence. The Lead Officer should set the example for communication, reliability, accountability, and overall site performance.

Who This Role Is a Good Fit For:

This position may be a strong fit for candidates with experience in security, military, law enforcement, corrections, dispatch, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, gatehouse operations, or other roles requiring reliability, leadership, and attention to detail.

You may be a good fit if you:

Have prior security experience
Are dependable and punctual
Can stay alert throughout an overnight shift
Are comfortable working independently
Can provide direction and support to other officers
Can follow and reinforce written and verbal instructions
Communicate clearly and professionally
Are comfortable interacting with employees, visitors, contractors, and drivers
Can remain calm during emergencies or unexpected situations
Can complete accurate logs and reports
Are comfortable walking, standing, and patrolling as needed
Can work in changing weather conditions when required
Take pride in maintaining a safe and secure environment

Qualifications:

At least 1 year of prior security experience is required for this lead position.

Previous lead, senior officer, supervisory, military, law enforcement, corrections, dispatch, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, or gatehouse experience is a plus.

Strong communication, observation, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond professionally during emergencies or unusual situations.

Basic computer proficiency and report writing skills required.

Ability to follow and reinforce detailed post orders and site procedures.

Ability to complete accurate reports, logs, and shift documentation.

Valid NH Security Guard license/guard card preferred, but not required. Candidates must be willing and able to complete the NH licensing process, which may include application paperwork, background review, and a trip to Concord, NH. This process takes approximately 2 weeks on average, depending on state processing times, so prompt completion of all required steps is important.

Ability to stand, walk, patrol, and respond to incidents throughout the shift.

Must be professional, reliable, and able to meet site expectations.

Benefits:

Medical Insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Dental Insurance through Aetna
Vision Insurance through VSP
401(k) with Employer Matching
Paid Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Uniforms
Paid Training Upon Hire and Throughout Career
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount Programs
Programs Supporting Healthy Lifestyle and Financial Wellness

Our Values: Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness

Securitas’ core values are the foundation for how our employees build trust with clients, colleagues, and the surrounding community.

Integrity means being honest, professional, and trusted to safeguard people, property, and information.

Vigilance means staying alert, aware, and ready to notice details that others may miss.

Helpfulness means being ready to assist when needed and taking pride in supporting a safe environment.

Securitas employees come from all walks of life and bring a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives. If you live by the values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness, we are looking for you to join the Securitas team.

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:

• Retirement plan
• Employer-provided medical and dental coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance plan
• Securitas Saves discount program
• Paid holidays
• Paid time away from work

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.