Protective Services Officer

Overview

Cooke & Associates, Inc. (CAI) provides professional protective services in support of public safety agencies and government partners at critical sites requiring controlled access, security, and professional presence. The Protective Services Officer – Critical Site Response supports armed security, access control, and protective operations at facilities and locations such as infrastructure assets, government installations, disaster staging areas, and other high-priority sites where sustained security operations are essential.

Cooke & Associates, Inc. (CAI) provides professional protective services in support of public safety agencies and government partners at critical sites requiring controlled access, security, and professional presence. The Protective Services Officer – Critical Site Response supports armed security, access control, and protective operations at facilities and locations such as infrastructure assets, government installations, disaster staging areas, and other high-priority sites where sustained security operations are essential.

This role is designed for experienced military, law enforcement, corrections, or protective security professionals capable of deploying on short notice and operating effectively in dynamic, high-stress environments while maintaining professionalism, discipline, and adherence to established post orders.

This role is deployment-based with deployments primarily throughout Washington state. Optional deployments to California and Idaho may be available based on operational needs. All work is performed onsite at assigned locations. No remote work is available.

On-call, as needed. Shifts typically range from 8–12 hours and may include nights, weekends, and extended operations based on site requirements.

Ability to deploy within 24–72 hours of notification. Minimum participation expectation of 3–5 days per deployment.

Armed, uniformed protective services (exposed firearm).

$40.00 per hour. Overtime eligible and calculated in accordance with Washington state law based on deployment location.

The Protective Services Officer (PSO) provides armed, uniformed security services at critical sites, including infrastructure assets, government installations, transportation hubs, and restricted public zones. The PSO supports perimeter security, access control, and coordination with public safety partners while operating strictly within CAI policies and client post orders.

This position does not confer law enforcement authority. All actions must align with site-specific post orders, approved use-of-force guidelines, and established escalation procedures.

• Provide armed, uniformed security and protective services at critical sites and high-priority locations.
• Maintain access control at entrances, exits, perimeters, and restricted areas.
• Support security operations at government installations, infrastructure assets, disaster staging areas, airports, municipal facilities, and similar locations.
• Coordinate professionally with law enforcement agencies, fire services, military units, and local, state, and federal partners.
• Conduct ongoing threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments at assigned locations.
• Safeguard sensitive and confidential information in accordance with NDAs and operational requirements.
• Serve as designated points of contact for disseminating security-related information when directed.
• Support contingency planning and emergency response coordination.
• Maintain situational awareness and respond appropriately to evolving conditions.
• Prepare and submit accurate activity logs, reports, and required documentation.
• Represent Cooke &…