Off Duty Officer

Security Industry Specialists; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) for eligible employees

Paid Time Off, including Sick/Safe Time

Dynamic and challenging work environment with growth opportunities

Job summary

Security Industry Specialists in Palo Alto is seeking a part-time Off-Duty Officer (ODO) to ensure a safe environment for clients. The ODO will conduct threat assessment, problem solving, and security management across various operations.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, three years of law enforcement experience, and relevant certifications. The position offers flexible shifts and requires the ability to respond to emergencies effectively. Health benefits and PTO are included for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Must have three plus years of law enforcement experience.
• Must be dependable with business maturity and enthusiasm.
• Must complete and maintain state guard certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Observe for unusual activity and respond to emergencies.
• Conduct investigation and surveillance support.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Flexibility in stressful situations

Investigation and surveillance support

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Active CCW and exposed firearms permits

POST certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Palo Alto, CA 94304

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 Fortune500 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 certification; 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 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

• $ 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Security Industry Specialists, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.