Lead Security Officer - Newington, NH

Location: Newington, NH

Pay Rate: $21.50 / hour

Schedule: Full-time overnight opening, Monday–Friday

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 12:00 AM–8:00 AM

Hours:

40 hours per week

Pay Rate: $21.50 / hour

• 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, including 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 escalates concerns when needed.
• Incident Response – Respond to alarms, emergencies, safety concerns, access issues, and other incidents calmly and professionally. 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.
• 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. Identify potential safety concerns, security risks, or process gaps and escalates appropriately.
• Professional Presence – Represent Securitas and the client with professionalism, courtesy, and confidence. Set the example for communication, reliability, accountability, and overall site performance.

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.

• 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

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 two 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.

• 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

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.