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Security Officers - Floaters (Zone 650)

Security Services of Connecticut

Hartford, CTFull-time$21.74–23.45/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$21.74–23.45/hr
Location
Hartford, CT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CT Security Officer License, requiredValid Driver's License, required

Job overview

Security Officers - Floaters provide security, safety, and community services to campus employees, students, and visitors. The full-time role covers varied shifts and days, including weekdays and weekends, and requires availability around the clock. Officers patrol designated areas, monitor access and safety conditions, respond to emergencies, investigate incidents, and assist clients and visitors. The employer seeks candidates with communication, customer service, leadership, and critical-thinking abilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Security Operations, requiredSafety Practices, requiredCustomer Service, requiredWritten Communication, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredComputer Proficiency, requiredEnglish Communication, requiredAttention to Detail, requiredTeamwork, requiredStress Management, requiredActive Listening, requiredCritical Thinking, requiredLeadership, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, requiredMust Be 21+, required1 Year Security Experience, requiredCT Security Officer License, requiredDrug Screen, requiredValid Driver's License, requiredReliable Transportation, requiredPrevious Leadership Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Security Officers - Floaters (Zone 650)

Hartford, CT, United States of America

$21.74 -$23.45

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Overview

SSC is the corporate services provider our clients rely on to ensure the health, safety and efficiency of their people. As a fully integrated provider of uniformed security, investigative, and consulting services, we provide the highest levels of asset protection to hundreds of customers and maintain a strong force of professionally trained Security Officers.

Job Skills / Requirements

Job Skills/Requirements

This is an exciting, dynamic opportunity to join our Organization to provide security, safety and community services to Campus employees, students and visitors. This is a Full Time position, working varied shifts and varied days of the week . Our Security Floaters are proficient and strive to support our Company’s sole purpose which is to protect and secure the businesses we serve. We are seeking individuals capable of monitoring, analyzing and identifying situations and determining the best approach to resolve the situations they encounter. Ideal candidate will have excellent leadership skills, customer service skills, impressive ability to communicate well with other, and ability to think critically in any situation.

Job Information: Full Time

Must have be available to work any shifts-both Weekdays and Weekends (24/7) $21.74 to $23.45/hr

Specific Duties and Job Functions:

  • Perform security patrols of designated areas by foot, bike or vehicle.

  • Observe for any conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards

  • Respond to emergency situations and/or alarms and contact appropriate emergency services based upon situation.

  • Monitor for the presence of unauthorized persons

  • Maintain access control of premises and monitors entrances and exits

  • Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities

  • Provide high level of customer service and assistance to clients, client employees and visitors in a courteous and professional manner

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent (must present document)

  • 21 years of age or older

  • Minimum one (1) year of Security experience,

  • Previous leadership experience is strongly preferred.

  • Must posses a CT State Issued License as Security Officer

  • Be able to pass a drug screen

  • Have valid Driver's License and access to reliable transportation for travel requirements of this position

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

  • Good working knowledge of Security Operations.

  • Understanding of Safety Practices in a Business environment.

  • Ability to provide high level of Customer Service.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Be computer proficient

  • Read, understand and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing in communicating with the public and co-workers, giving and receiving instructions

  • High attention to detail

  • Ability to work in various environments including but not limited to adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain, heat.

Key Competencies:

  • Must be able to work as part of a team.

  • Must be able to manage stressful situations and maintain their own composure throughout.

  • Must maintain ethical conduct at all times.

  • Must be able to communicate instructions in a clear and concise manner.

  • Must be Customer/Client focused.

  • Must be able to actively listen to others.

  • Must be able to think critically in all situations.

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Education Requirements (All)

GEDHigh School Diploma

Certification Requirements (All)

State Security Officer License/Registration

Additional Information / Benefits

Industry leading comprehensive benefits package including: For Part Time positions: Weekly pay checks; No Charge Uniforms; training for State mandated security guard license; training for Red Cross/AED/CPR - where required by client sites. For Full Time positions: Weekly pay checks; Medical/Dental/Vision; Company paid life insurance; 401k; Paid time off/Holidays; No Charge Uniforms; Bereavement pay; Short-term disability/cancer expense insurance/accident insurance/hospital indemnity; Training for State mandated security guard license and Red Cross/AED/CPR - where required by client sites. SSC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan

This job reports to the Operations Manager

This is aFull-Timeposition1st Shift,2nd Shift,3rd Shift,Weekends,Weekdays.

Number of Openings for this position: 4

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,658 open Security Officer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$21.74–23.45/hr
  • US median$20–21/hr1,217 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $22.60/hr, is 13% above the US median midpoint ($20/hr) — in the middle half of Security Officer hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 18 open Security Officer jobs in Connecticut and 1,658 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Security Officer postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (492 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 833 of the 1,658 open Security Officer jobs (50%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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