Armed Security Supervisor - Flex

Overview

Garda World – Downtown Portland, Security Services
Public Safety/Flex Armed Supervisor – Now Hiring for Portland Clean & Safe.

You’ve got the right skills. Garda World is hiring to provide world-class security services with diverse work assignments and flexible schedules. Garda World is the largest privately owned security services company and is expanding in multiple locations. We offer tools for skill growth and opportunities for advancement, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Compensation: $31.50 / hour

Shift: Varies (Full-time)

Included Perks & Benefits:

• Daily Pay - access your pay on day 1 of work
• Health insurance for full-time employees (Health, Dental, Vision)
• 401k
• Uniforms Provided
• Sick leave

About the job:

Do you have previous military, law enforcement, or armed guard experience? Are you able to lead and assign day-to-day responsibilities to the team? You are capable of multi-tasking with duties such as scheduling, performance reports, continuing in-service training, crew and program evaluation, and disciplinary action. You may be uniformed and radio-equipped to communicate with the Portland Police Bureau Clean & Safe Officers through the District communications center.

You may have access to a vehicle to facilitate quick response times. You will provide armed visual security services to ensure a safe environment and support crime prevention and incident response.

You will work closely with the Portland Police Bureau to report criminal activities and understand when not to participate in arrests or criminal investigations unless in an emergency or requested by officers. You will engage in problem-solving in coordination with law enforcement and community policing strategies. Maintaining a daily log and filing incident reports is expected. Your radio is a key communication tool with Shift Supervisors, Portland Police Bureau officers, and other public agencies as required.

You will abide by Oregon State law and DPSST certification standards and commit to further training beyond DPSST, including de-escalation techniques, mental health crisis response, trauma-informed care interventions, and social service referrals when requested.

Your background:

• High school education or equivalent (GED)
• Able to pass an extensive screening process
• Security, Military, or Law Enforcement experience
• 1 year of Armed Security
• Armed Security License
• Valid state driver s license
• Clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Report)
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Garda World Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. Garda World Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.