Securitas Job Application Process
Securitas AB is a security services (security guarding and mobile patrolling), monitoring, consulting and investigation group, based in Stockholm, Sweden. The group has over 300,000 employees in 53 countries worldwide. Securitas AB is listed at Nasdaq OMX Stockholm, Large Cap segment.
Securitas AB owns and operates the Swiss security company Protectas AG in Switzerland, where there already existed a security company called Securitas AG, part of the Swiss Securitas Group. It is also the parent company of the Pinkerton Detective Agency.
Securitas regularly recruits staff. It is important for the company that the personnel it will recruit is smooth and reassuring in terms of appearance. Although the company provides some trainings after the recruitment of personnel, it expects some qualifications to be in its personnel. The firm, which generally hires entry-level personnel, makes full-time recruitments as well as part-time and periodic recruitments.
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The rest of the article includes the detailed information about Securitas hiring process. You can complete the online application process by followin the steps that are mentioned in the article.
Security officer:
Security officers are employed at client sites throughout the country to help protect clients’ property, their valuables and their employees. This is achieved through patrolling, monitoring and reporting techniques by exercising Vigilance, Integrity and Helpfulness (core company values).
Security officers are first class customer service experts; better known in Securitas USA as Service Excellence! As the nature of business changes, security officer job responsibilities also change to include video, computer and communication technology responsibilities.
EFCC Personnel
- Initial Training (12 days residential course)
- Maintain competencies through continued professional development (CPD 6/7 days residential course) on an annual basis to remain deployable
- Maintain competencies where applicable through defensive driver training (DDT 1 day course)
- Deployable during notification of major incident, industrial action or any other circumstance that could reduce normal fire
service capability - Whilst on deployment there may be instances where there are requirements to work in potentially dangerous environment including but not limited to work at height, confined spaces including partial or total darkness, work outdoors.
- Where applicable, wear breathing apparatus
- Monitor and manage their personal appearance and behaviours, wearing and maintaining Personal Protective Equipment, taking note of any corrective actions in line with company policy.
- Monitor Security and Fire related equipment, ensuring faults are reported correctly.
- Duties may also involve running, jogging, required to have the ability to climb stairs and ladders, be able to crawl along a surface, be able to jump, be able to dig and hammer, be able to lift heavy objects and equipment, be able to push / pull weights, objects and equipment
- Sensory: Be able to distinguish between colours, be able to distinguish between different sounds, be able to detect
different smells - Work unsociable hours
- Work in situations where the sight of blood, seriously injured or dead persons maybe a regular occurrence
- Deal sensitively with people in difficult, trying and ambiguous situations
- To travel and be away from home for prolonged periods
- To undertake and pass initial recruitment processes and annually partake in refresher training and assessment
- Whilst in times of ‘stand-down’ on operational assignment partake in scenario based and continuation training.
- Be prepared to move and deploy at short notice any time day or night to a central ‘muster point’ in Central London
- To work within a team and as an individual using common sense, initiative and to carry out duties that would normally be conducted by regular fire-fighters.
Competencies
- Managing and Leading others
- Manages Self
- Decision Making
- Communication Skills
- Business Acumen & Commercial Awareness
- Operational Excellence
- Strategic Thinking (Planning & forecasting)
- Customer Management & Sales Development
- Relationship building & Networking
- See Competency Framework for Management behavioural indicators.
- Business Acumen & Commercial Awareness
- Operational Excellence
- Strategic Thinking (Planning & forecasting)
- Customer Management & Sales Development
- Relationship building & Networking
Person Specification
- Must be physically fit and capable of taking part in rescue simulation and emergency procedures, wearing and using heavy equipment.
- Able to work at heights, in confined dark spaces.
- Must have good eyesight with normal color vision for Reading O2 meters and safety.
- Ability to wear full face mask protection.
- An understanding of the need to portray a professional image at all times.
- Proactive & attentive to detail.
- Ability to deal with situations politely, tactfully & with discretion.
- Willingness to commit to working as part of a team.
- Ability to retain & maintain a comprehensive & up-to-date knowledge of Security & Fire Safety systems & procedures
- Able to evidence basic computer skills & possess the ability to self-teach & learn how to operate software tools & databases.
- Ability to be adaptable & responsive to sudden changes in priorities, plans & schedules.
- Willingness and committment to maintaining specific levels of fitness in accordance with Fire & Rescue roles.
- Operation & effective use of Fire Fighting Appliance
- Training: First Aid at Work, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Blue Light Response
- Self-contained Breathing Apparatus
- Confined Space Rescue
- Previous experience desirable in the service sector.
- Previous experience desirable in the customer’ segment.
Securitas Job Application Form/PDF
Securitas recruits personnel from both its own career site and its branches while recruiting personnel. You can visit the nearest branch to find out if there is a purchase or you can apply through the career site.
Securitas Employees by Benefit/Perk
- Benefit/Perk. Employees.
- Paid Holidays / Vacation.
- 401(k)
- Paid Sick Leave.
- Life Insurance/Disability.
- Cell Phone.
- Education/Training/Tuition/Certification Reimbursement.
- Flex-Time / Flexible Schedule.
What are the qualifications needed to work at Securitas?
- Minimum age of 18 (21 years of age if applying for an armed position)
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
- High school diploma/GED (or agreement to complete a GED program within six months of hire)
- A reliable means of transportation and communication (i.e., phone or pager)
- Ability to read, write and speak English
- Willingness to participate in our pre-employment screening process (drug screen and background checks)
What are the work hours?
Security is a 24/7 industry with 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts giving employees the flexibility to balance work/life needs.