Security Officer - Multiple Shifts
Location: Greater Huntsville Area, AL
Pay Rate: $15.25 - $17.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 36–40 hours per week, multiple shifts available
Company Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan
About TRIDENT Security Solutions
TRIDENT is a company of dedicated Security Specialists focused on delivering Tier-1 level security support services on time and with excellence.
As a Security Officer, you are often the first point of contact for our clients and a public representation of the TRIDENT brand. Professionalism, a customer-focused approach, and attention to safety and security are essential to this role. Your performance directly affects Trident’s ability to meet commitments to clients and employees.
TRIDENT Values
- Do everything with honesty and integrity
- Achieve excellence in every job
- Deliver superior customer and employee service
- Support customer’s operational and technical goals
Position Summary
The Security Officer provides on-site safety and security at client facilities. Officers are responsible for observing, reporting, and responding to security incidents, maintaining a safe environment, and delivering exceptional customer service. This role requires dependability, critical thinking, and the ability to work independently.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Review post orders, memos, and site-specific instructions.
- Provide Tier-1 customer service to employees, visitors, and clients.
- Document and escalate questions, concerns, and incidents to the appropriate Trident representative or site point of contact.
- Conduct regular patrols (at least once per hour) to maintain order and presence.
- Monitor and control access of authorized personnel, visitors, and vehicles.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and PPE requirements.
- Respond to medical emergencies and provide basic first aid, CPR, or AED support as certified.
- Inspect doors, gates, and buildings for security or maintenance issues.
- Report suspicious person/s or activities through proper channels.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by Trident management.
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous security experience preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
- Must obtain and maintain an ASRB Guard Card within 30 days of hire.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Alabama Driver’s License.
Skills and Abilities
- Self-Control: Maintain composure and avoid aggressive behavior in difficult situations.
- Stress Tolerance: Accept criticism and work calmly in high-stress situations.
- Persistence: Demonstrate determination in completing tasks.
- Initiative: Take responsibility and solve problems proactively.
- Dependability: Reliable, responsible, and punctual.
- Critical Thinking: Analyze situations and make rational decisions.
- Team Player: Positive attitude and cooperative approach.
- Interpersonal Skills: Communicate effectively with others at all levels.
Working Environment / Physical Requirements
- May be required to drive a company vehicle between sites.
- Physical ability to work across different environments and terrains.
- Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
- Work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime as needed.
Reporting Structure
- Reports to the Field Quality & Compliance Supervisor
- Full-time, hourly, non-exempt position
TRIDENT Security Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.