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DC Surveillance Security Officer

GardaWorld Security Services U.S.
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2025

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GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Surveillance Security Officer!


Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard?

What matters most about a role like this is your sharp eye, capturing every detail as you scan a series of screens. Tell us about your strong observation skills with attention to detail.

As a Security Officer – Surveillance, you will be the person spotting threats before they escalate in environments such as a security operations centers, call centers, parking gatehouses, etc.

What’s in it for you:

  • Compensation: $21.15 / Hour
  • Shift: Full time: Mon-Wed 3pm to 11pm. Thurs 11pm to 7am. Friday 3pm to 11pm
  • A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions, paid time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options (dependent on how many hours worked)
  • Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
  • Uniform provided at no cost
  • Responsibilities for Response Security Guard:

  • Monitor the premises to ensure security
  • Conduct patrols to spot any suspicious activity
  • Control access points and verify identities
  • Respond quickly to incidents or potential threats
  • Provide excellent customer service while maintaining security
  • Write detailed reports on events and incidents
  • Collaborate with authorities during serious situations
  • Ensure the safety and protection of individuals and property
  • Excellent customer service is always your top priority.
  • You observe, survey the area and provide reporting on activity at your assigned location.
  • You provide rapid response in critical situations.
  • You’re good with reading and writing detailed reports.
  • You are experienced with emails, Microsoft word, google suite, incident reports, DAR reports, and CCTV monitors. Other security system may vary based on site. The ideal candidate with have adequate experience with various security systems.
  • You know when and how to enforce customer procedures, regulations and standards.
  • You can do on foot patrols inside and outside of the site during various weather conditions.
  • Security officers monitor and control access to a location by checking identification and credentials, and ensuring only authorized people are allowed in.
  • Security officers write reports on any irregularities or potential security breaches to prevent loss, damage, and safety concerns.
  • Inspecting and patrolling premises Monitoring property entrances Securing all exits, doors, and windows
  • Monitoring surveillance camera. Knowledge of computers .
  • Qualifications for Response Security Guard:

  • Be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Be able to ace (and pass) an extensive screening process
  • Ability to think quickly and adapt to changing situations
  • Responsive and strong problem solving skills
  • You have a high school education or equivalent (GED)
  • You’re able to ace (and pass) an extensive screening process for background check and drug screening
  • You have Security, Military, and/or Law Enforcement experience of at least 2 years or more
  • You have an Unarmed state license for DC Security Officer license
  • You are at least 21 years of age or older as required by applicable law or contractual requirements,

In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work. Apply today – this could be more than a job! 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.

If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!

GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe.

Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs! We also have tactical, concierge, and even casual roles available.

It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.

Washington, DC State Licensure SAB2031

Salary : $21

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