Off Duty Officer

Security Industry Specialists; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Security Industry Specialists, Inc. is seeking an Off‑Duty Officer (ODO) in Berkeley, CA 94710 on a part‑time basis. The ODO will support client protection, advanced planning, threat assessment, and on‑site response, reporting to the Operations Manager.

This role partners with multiple divisions and serves high‑profile clients in various environments. The position requires law enforcement experience, firearms qualifications, and state certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Three plus years of law enforcement experience.
• Active/retired law enforcement.
• POST certification.
• Active CCW and Exposed Firearms permits.
• Annual firearms requalification or annual firearms training.
• State guard certification as prescribed by state law.
• Able to travel up to 50% domestically or internationally.
• Flexible to work any shift Mon-Sun and overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Must be flexible and able to function in stressful situations.
• Provide exceptional customer service to clients.
• Create a safe, professional environment and safeguard client assets.
• Observe unusual activity and respond to emergencies on‑site.
• Support investigations and surveillance.
• Provide product escort and executive protection.
• Support other related duties as required.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Active/retired status

Shift flexibility

Stress resilience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

POST certification

Active CCW and Exposed Firearms permits

State guard certification (presiding state law)

Annual firearms requalification/training

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Berkeley, CA 94710
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $40.00 - $40.00 Hourly

About the Role

The Off‑Duty Officer (ODO) provides a safe and secure environment for the client. The focus of the ODO is specialized client management with a focus on advanced planning, threat assessment, and problem‑solving. Management can be implemented through one‑on‑one security protection, residential protection, and/or an elaborate tracking or monitoring system. The ODO team is chosen from a cross‑section of Federal, State, and local law enforcement to provide security services ranging from Fortune 500 companies to entertainment industry executives, major special events, and any other type of venue requiring a secure presence. The ODO reports to the Operations Manager. The Off Duty Officer (ODO) supports all divisions of the company, including but not limited to Retail, Special Operations, and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Must be flexible and possess the ability to function in stressful situations
• Ability to work independently and provide exceptional customer service to our clients
• Build a safe and friendly setting for visitors and clients in a professional manner, as well as safeguarding client assets
• Observe for unusual activity and respond immediately and safely to emergency situations on‑site
• Investigation and surveillance support
• Product escort
• Executive protection
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Three plus years of law enforcement experience
• Active/retired law enforcement
• POST certification
• Active CCW and Exposed Firearms permits
• Proof of annual firearms requalification OR annual firearms training course
• Complete and maintain state guard certification as prescribed by presiding state law, as well as all client‑requested certifications; all documentation and fees are the responsibility of the employee unless otherwise noted
• Must be a dependable team player with business maturity and enthusiasm, with the ability to deliver a high level of customer service
• Domestic and/or International Travel up to 50% of the time may be required
• Have flexibility to work any shifts on any day of the week (Mon‑Sun) and willingness to assist the team with overtime when needed

Benefits

• $40 per hour
• Health, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid Time Off including Sick/Safe Time
• A dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunity for growth

Security Industry Specialists, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer