Armed Security Supervisor - Response

GardaWorld; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 39,209 - 55,844; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (Health, Dental, Vision)

401k; Unifroms provided

Robust time-off package including vacation, PTO, and sick time

DailyPay – access your pay on day 1 of work

Job summary

A leading security services provider in Downtown Portland is seeking an Armed Security Supervisor for full-time responsibilities. You will lead a security team, provide armed visual security, and collaborate with local law enforcement to maintain a safe environment. The ideal candidate has a strong background in military or law enforcement, an armed security license, and must be at least 21 years old. Benefits include health insurance and a robust time-off package.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent (GED).
• Extensive background in Military or Law Enforcement, or a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice, Political Science, or Security Administration.
• Armed Security License and valid state driver’s license with a clean MVR.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Able to pass an extensive screening process.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assign day-to-day responsibilities to the security team.
• Plan and manage scheduling, performance reports, and training.
• Operate in uniform with radio communications.
• Provide armed visual security to respond to threats.
• Collaborate with Portland Police Bureau and report criminal activities.
• Maintain daily logs and file incident reports.
• Adhere to Oregon State law and DPSST certification standards.

Job description

Overview

Armed Security Supervisor – Response at GardaWorld, Downtown Portland

Compensation: $34.50 / hour. Shift: Varies (Full-time). GardaWorld is hiring for Portland Clean & Safe. This role involves armed security responsibilities, leadership of a security team, and collaboration with local law enforcement to maintain a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assign day-to-day responsibilities to the security team.
• Plan and manage scheduling, performance reports, continuing in-service training, crew and program evaluation, and disciplinary actions.
• Operate in uniform with radio communications to coordinate with Shift Supervisors, Portland Police Bureau Clean & Safe Officers, and other public agencies as required.
• Maintain a vehicle for quick response times to calls for service.
• Provide armed visual security to deter and respond to threats; attempt to stop criminal conduct and street disorder as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Portland Police Bureau, report criminal activities, and follow guidelines on arrests or investigations unless directed otherwise in emergencies.
• Maintain daily logs and file incident reports; engage in problem-solving and de-escalation as part of community policing strategies.
• Adhere to Oregon State law and DPSST certification standards; pursue further training in de-escalation, mental health crisis response, trauma-informed care, and social service referrals when requested.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent (GED).
• Extensive background in Military or Law Enforcement, or a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice, Political Science, or Security Administration.
• Armed Security License and valid state driver’s license with a clean MVR.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Able to pass an extensive screening process.

Benefits

• Health insurance for full-time employees (Health, Dental, Vision).
• 401k; Uniforms provided.
• Robust time-off package including vacation, PTO, and sick time.
• DailyPay – access your pay on day 1 of work.

Equal Opportunity

It is the policy of GardaWorld 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. GardaWorld complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. GardaWorld does not honor requests for assignment based on sex or any other protected classification unless the request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification.