Armed Campus Security & Emergency Response Lead

UNAVAILABLE; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

AD&D

Medical insurance

HSA (Health Savings Account)

FSA (Flexible Savings Account)

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Pinkerton is seeking an experienced Emergency Response Agent for armed campus protection in California. The role focuses on safeguarding client property, personnel, and reputation while coordinating with first responders and maintaining strict security protocols.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and ten years of armed protection or law enforcement experience, plus CA CCW/HR 218 and firearms qualification. CPR/First Aid certification and professional customer service are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least ten years of armed campus protection and/or law enforcement experience.
• Must have a valid CA CCW or HR 218 with annual firearms qualification, Exposed Firearms License, and CA Guard Card.
• Tactical medicine training, preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to apply independent judgment appropriately during adverse and/or stressful situations.
• Able to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Concierge-level customer service skills.
• Computer knowledge; Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Provide armed protection and other security-related functions for the client's campus assignments.
• Identify suspicious activity and determine appropriate course of action.
• Deter criminal activity and mitigate liability.
• Conduct basic physical security risk assessment of campus weekly and document key findings.
• Respond to critical situations, fire, and emergencies while providing medical support, as necessary.
• Liaise and coordinate with first responders to ensure thorough transfer of situational information.
• Deescalate tense situations or individuals that may include armed threats and/or assaults.
• Participate in crisis planning and recommend solutions.
• Complete reporting for daily operations, suspicious activity, incident, shift logs, pattern of life reports, and/or medical treatment.
• Operate and maintain protective, operations, and communications equipment and identify deficiencies/failures.
• Communicate regularly with security program stakeholders.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Armed campus protection

Law enforcement experience

Independent judgment

Communication skills

Cross-cultural interaction

Customer service

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Pinkerton is seeking an experienced Emergency Response Agent for armed campus protection in California. The role focuses on safeguarding client property, personnel, and reputation while coordinating with first responders and maintaining strict security protocols.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and ten years of armed protection or law enforcement experience, plus CA CCW/HR 218 and firearms qualification. CPR/First Aid certification and professional customer service are highly valued.