Armed Site Security Officer – Portland, OR

Talon Protection Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,440 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided at no cost

Opportunities for growth within the company

Job summary

A security services provider is seeking an Armed Site Security Officer in Portland, OR. This role involves protecting clients and properties, interacting with the public, and responding to emergencies. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, DPSST certification, and a strong commitment to community well-being. Pay starts at $25/hour with opportunities for advancement based on performance.

Qualifications

• Possess basic English literacy as required by DPSST.
• Maintain a neat, professional appearance.
• Ability to stand, walk, run, and lift 50 lbs while in duty gear.

Responsibilities

• Protect clients and properties.
• Inspect client sites and properties.
• Answer dispatched calls via phone/radio.
• Interact with the public.
• Contact emergency services when required.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Good judgment

Strong commitment to well-being

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Current Armed DPSST Security Professional Certification

Current Driver's License

Job description

Armed Site Security Officer – Portland, OR

Armed Site Security Officer – Full Time – Starting at $25/hour

Building Eligibility List

Are you ready to invest yourself in a career?

Would you like to help make your community a safer place?

Do you excel at de-escalation techniques?

Are you able to keep your calm in the face of adversity?

With Talon Protection Group, our officers are the first point of contact for clients and properties we protect. We expect our officers to conduct themselves professionally with every person they contact and represent the highest company standards of honesty, integrity, and commitment.

To be successful as an Armed Security Officer, you must be able to exercise good judgment and decision-making skills while under pressure and constantly be evaluating the lawful application of your use of force tools (i.e. OC Spray). Ultimately, an outstanding Armed Security Officer will seek to expand their legal knowledge and self-defense training beyond the state-mandated minimum level. Possessing the ability to speak foreign language(s) is a bonus.

Join our team of highly motivated individuals and take advantage of the many opportunities for growth within the company while also making a positive impact within our communities!

Primary Job Duties:

• Protect our clients/properties
• Inspect client sites & properties
• Answer calls dispatched via phone and/or radio
• Routinely contact/interact with members of the public
• Contact Law Enforcement/First Responders when necessary

Armed Security Officer Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Current and valid Armed DPSST Security Professional Certification
• Current and valid Driver’s License
• Able to read, write, and speak English as required by DPSST
• Clear criminal record as required by DPSST
• Strong commitment to the well‑being of others
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently, particularly when under duress
• Neat, professional appearance
• Capacity to work on your feet for extended periods
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Stand, walk, run, bend, and lift 50 lbs + while wearing a vest, duty belt, baton, OC spray, etc.

Why work at Talon Protection Group?

Talon Protection Group is not your run of the mill security company. While observe and report is always a staple of the industry, we do much more than that. We are a proactive team that actively strives to better the communities in which we work.

We will provide training at no cost to you. While we do require all candidates to possess their own equipment prior to joining our team, we will provide regular assessments and refreshers to ensure that each officer is certified to use the tools they carry on a daily basis.

Armed Security Officers’ pay starts at $26/hr with a current armed DPSST certification ($25/hr without). Based on factors including time-in-company and continued good standing, an Armed Officer would be able to advance in $1/hr increments until capping out at $32/hr.

Whether you are new to the industry or an experienced officer, we would love to meet with you!

• Name * First Last
• Phone *
• Email *
• DPSST Number * IMPORTANT: If you are applying for an armed position, you must have completed the Armed Upgrade course prior to applying.
• Position
• If Offered A Position, When Would You Be Able To Start? *

References

Please provide three professional references.