Class C Patrol Officer -Experience Required-

Middleton Place; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Tuition assistance available

Job summary

Signal of Baton Rouge is seeking Class C security officers for multi-site patrols across the Greater Baton Rouge area. Shifts run 7:30p–4:30a, seven days a week, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The role emphasizes proactive presence, clear reporting, and professional interaction with the public.

Candidates must be 21+, pass background and drug screening, and hold a valid driver’s license with a clean record. Military, police, or security experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Age 21+ with high school diploma or GED.
• Background check and drug screening required.
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving record.
• Meets security experience requirements as listed: 2+ years military/police/5+ years security/1+ year with Signal with documented performance.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and/or static security per post orders; maintain a proactive, visible presence.
• Conduct mobile and foot patrols at varying client locations.
• Engage the public professionally; de-escalate verbally and request support early when needed.
• Complete accurate electronic reporting every shift; document who/what/when/where/how.
• Identify patterns and risks; communicate recommendations to supervisors.
• Support and model standards for junior officers when assigned.

Skills

Punctuality

Calm under pressure

Report writing

Communication

De-escalation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Signal Edge

GPS monitoring

Electronic reporting

Post orders

Job description

Location: Throughout Greater Baton Rouge, LA
Post Type: Mobile Patrol multi-site post (high public engagement)
Schedule: 7 days/week coverage 7:30p-4:30a. Nights, weekends, and holidays required as scheduled.
Pay: $17.00/hr (base), plus earned performance bonuses

Role Overview

Class C officers are experienced security professionals who can operate more autonomously and handle moderate to high public engagement while maintaining calm judgment.

This role is designed for security officers who take feedback seriously, communicate clearly, and consistently de-escalate situations before they become hostile.

Who This Role Is For

• Experienced security, military, or law enforcement professionals who want a standards-driven team
• Officers known for punctuality, calm temperament, and professional public interaction
• Candidates who can write clear reports and use technology consistently
• Team-oriented professionals who accept feedback and adjust quickly

Who This Role Is NOT For

• Easily excitable, reactive, or confrontational personalities
• Applicants who resist supervision, coaching, or documentation requirements
• Inconsistent attendance or limited availability disguised as 'flexibility'

Responsibilities

• Patrol and/or static security per post orders; maintain a proactive, visible presence
• Conduct mobile AND foot patrols throughout varying client locations
• Engage the public professionally; de-escalate verbally and request support early when needed
• Complete accurate electronic reporting every shift; document who/what/when/where/how
• Identify patterns and risks and communicate recommendations to supervisors
• Support and model standards for junior officers when assigned

Standards & Expectations

• Reliable attendance and punctuality. You are expected to be early and ready
• Professional appearance and fitness are required. Command presence is part of the service
• Consistent, quality report writing. Reports must be detailed, factual, and timely
• Calm under pressure: you control your temper and de-escalate first
• You follow post orders exactly and communicate deviations immediately

Minimum Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older; high school diploma or GED
• Able to pass background check and drug screening
• Reliable transportation
• Valid Driver's License with a CLEAN DRIVING RECORD
• Meets at least one experience requirement:
  • 2+ years military
  • 2+ years police
  • 5+ years security
  • 1+ year with Signal with documented performance (punctuality, report quality, public relations, temper control, teamwork, issue resolution)
• Complete additional classroom training (advanced communication/process/leadership/reading body language) as assigned
• If armed assignment applies: complete required firearm training certification for state license (as assigned)
• Able to perform required duties with or without reasonable accommodation (standing/walking/patrol up to 45 minutes at a time; lift up to 50 lbs)
• Security experience is REQUIRED for this classification (NO EXPERIENCE RESULTS IN AUTOMATIC DENIAL)

Advancement & Career Path

Signal of Baton Rouge operates a proprietary Officer Advancement Plan with measurable standards and quarterly performance evaluations.

Officers are evaluated continually and rewarded quarterly based on objective performance metrics (attendance, reporting quality, engagement, teamwork/leadership).

Performance Tiers

are earned (not promised): Basic, Effective, Efficient, Senior. Earned bonuses add to base pay as you meet standards and time-in-role milestones.

Team lead assignments may include an additional hourly premium when assigned.

Class C is the primary growth track for officers building toward Class B. Advancement requires documented performance and completion of additional training.

Why Signal of Baton Rouge

• Professionally run operation with measurable standards and a clear chain of command
• Technology-enabled accountability: GPS monitoring and 100% electronic reporting via Signal Edge
• High-visibility presence and proactive deterrence (not a passive warm-body model)
• Core Values drive hiring, training, retention, and rewards: Honor, Excellence, Grit, Accountability, Consistency
• Paid training and structured onboarding
• Tuition assistance available (PT/FT/immediate family members)
• Veteran and first responder friendly environment
• Clear classification system: you know what ‘good’ looks like and how to earn the next level