Agent

Pinkerton; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

AD&D

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Savings Account

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

401(K)

Paid time off

Job summary

Pinkerton in Columbus, OH is seeking an armed security professional to protect clients and events. The role emphasizes integrity, vigilance, and exceptional service while following Pinkerton licensing requirements.

The agent will handle client-site security, de-escalation, incident reporting, investigations, access control, CCTV, alarms, and crisis response, with travel as needed and strict adherence to safety protocols. An On-site, full-time posting with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with law enforcement or military background.
• 5+ years of armed security experience; OPOTA license and CCW required.
• Completion of Pinkerton licensing process with potential license verification.

Responsibilities

• Represent Pinkerton’s values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Provide concierge-level security at client locations or events.
• Deescalate tense situations and write incident reports.
• Conduct investigations and prepare investigative reports.
• Oversee campus drop-offs/pickups and perimeter patrols.
• Deliver crisis response and emergency planning support.
• Transport clients to/from locations as assigned.
• Review CCTV, manage access control, respond to alarms.
• Identify equipment deficiencies and address issues.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Investigations

Access control

Problem solving

Cross-cultural

Verbal/written comms

MS Office

Military/Law enforcement exp

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Access control systems

CCTV

Alarm monitoring

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

170+ Years Strong. Industry Leader. Global Impact.

At Pinkerton, the mission is to protect our clients. To do this, we provide enterprise risk management services and programs specifically designed for each client. Pinkerton employees are one of our most important assets and critical to the delivery of world-class solutions. Bonded together, we share a commitment to integrity, vigilance, and excellence.

Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our network of industry subject matter experts.

The Agent may perform a variety of responsibilities based on the assignment to include concierge-level, residential, campus security, event security, response services, basic driving, and/or investigations.

Responsibilities

Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.

Provide the client with concierge-level security at the client location and/or events.

Deescalate tense situations or individuals that may arise.

Write detailed incident reports following any incident, occurrence, or variance that warrants documentation.

Conduct quality investigations and complete investigative reports.

Oversee external campus drop off/pick-ups and conduct perimeter patrols, as assigned.

Provide response services related to emergency and crisis planning, high risk terminations, workforce disruptions, natural disaster, civil unrest, and threat monitoring.

Transport the client to and from company location and/or events, as assigned.

Secure the client’s residential perimeter and review CCTV, manage access controls, and respond to alarms, as assigned.

Identify and elevate equipment deficiencies/failures.

All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED with law enforcement, military, and/or 5+ years of armed security experience. An Armed OPOTA, Firearm-Bearer Endorsement, and CCW are required. This position requires completion of Pinkerton's licensing process which will require additional training and may include verification of required licenses and affiliation to the appropriate Pinkerton entity.

• Concierge-level customer service knowledge.


• Able to complete thorough and accurate investigations and reports.


• Access control systems, CCTV, and alarm monitoring experience.


• Problem resolution skills.


• Able to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills.


• Computer knowledge; Microsoft Office.


• Prior military or law enforcement experience is preferred.

Working Conditions:

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions;

• Regular computer usage.


• Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.


• Exposure to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.


• Rapid and effective decision-making during unusual or emergency situations.


• Frequent sitting, standing and/or walking for long periods of time and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.


• Travel, as required.

Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.

Benefits

Benefit options include employer-paid life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D, medical, (HSA) Health Savings Account, (FSA) Flexible Savings Account, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(K), paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holidays) and several employee assistance-related programs. This information provides a brief benefit overview. Upon the acceptance of an employment offer, the new employee will receive comprehensive plan details based on specific eligibility rules.

Posted Salary Range

USD $35.00 - USD $35.00 /Hr.

Location

US-OH-Columbus

ID

2026-3023

Category

Protective Security

Position Type

Full-Time

Min Pay Rate

USD $35.00/Hr.

Max Pay Rate

USD $35.00/Hr.

Job Type

On-Site

Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.