Response Armed Security Supervisor

Overview

Garda World – Downtown Portland, Security Services

Public Safety/Flex Armed Supervisor – Now Hiring for Portland Clean & Safe.

You’ve got the right skills. What you need is the right opportunity to unleash your potential. Garda World is hiring and offers diverse work assignments and flexible schedules. We are leaders in professional training programs and strive to provide world-class security services across industries.

Garda World is the largest privately owned security services company in the world. We protect people and assets and are expanding in multiple locations. If you are sharp, talented, self-confident, and excel in customer service, you can build a future here. We provide tools to expand your skills and grow your career with opportunities for advancement.

Compensation is competitive with hourly starting rates by market. We’re growing our team in Downtown Portland, OR.

Compensation: $31.50 / hour

Shift: Varies (Full-time)

• Daily Pay – a voluntary benefit that allows you to access your pay on day 1 of work
• Health insurance for full-time employees (includes Health, Dental, and Vision)
• 401k
• Uniforms Provided
• Sick leave

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 an amazing multi-tasker with experience in scheduling, performance reports, continuing in-service training, crew and program evaluation, and disciplinary action.

You can be uniformed and radio-equipped to communicate with the Portland Police Bureau Clean & Safe Officers through the District communications center.

You will also have access to a vehicle to facilitate quick response times for calls for service.

You are comfortable with providing armed visual security services to ensure a safe environment and are willing to attempt to stop criminal conduct and street disorder.

You will work closely with the Portland Police Bureau to report criminal activities and understand avoiding participation in arrests or criminal investigations except in an emergency or when directed by police officers to assist.

You are a fast thinker and quickly engage in problem-solving at the request of the Portland Police Bureau and community policing strategies.

You understand the importance of maintaining a daily log and filing incident reports. Your radio is your primary communication method 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 standards, including de-escalation techniques, mental health crisis response, trauma-informed care interventions, and social service safety net referrals if requested.

• You have a high school education or equivalent (GED)
• You’re able to ace (and pass) an extensive screening process
• You must have extensive background in Military or Law Enforcement experience, or a Bachelors in Criminal Justice, Political Science, or Security Administration
• You have an Armed Security License
• You have a valid state driver’s license
• You have a clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Report)
• Must be at least 21 years or older

If you want a real career opportunity where you’re part of a dynamic supportive team that’s dedicated to your success, check us out. Garda World is a global organization that embraces cultural diversity and promotes engagement and communication across teams. You’ll have room to grow here.

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, state, and local laws. This policy covers all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Garda World also does not honor requests to assign employees on the basis of sex or any protected classification unless it is based on a bona fide occupational qualification.

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