On-Call Response Security Guard

Garda World Security; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

PTO

Paid holidays

Uniform provided

Career growth

Job summary

GardaWorld Security Services is seeking an On-Call Response Security Guard in the Richmond area. The role adapts to different missions, including customer service, patrols, and surveillance, with shifts that can be 8–12 hours.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be 21+, with driving history clean. The position offers full-time hours, on-call availability, and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• High school education or GED.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Security, Military, Law Enforcement experience preferred.
• State license if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service, patrols, or surveillance as assigned at various sites.
• Must be willing to drive up to 25–30 miles to any given job site.
• Create accurate activity and incident reports as needed.
• Observe, survey, report and respond to critical situations on properties.
• Ability to multi-task when sites vary from busy to slower-paced.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

State license (if required)

Job description

GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a On-Call Response Security Guard!

*MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE AND GOOD DRIVING BACKGROUND*

Ready to suit up?

What matters most in a role like this is your ability to adapt from one mission to the next. Tell us about how you embrace change and thrive in the heart of the action.

As a On-Call Response Security Guard, your role will vary depending on the day and special event. Whether it’s customer service, patrols, or surveillance, we need you to adapt with agility and precision.

What’s in it for you:

• Set schedule: Full Time - Must Be Available for On Call for ALL Shifts (24-40 Hour Weekly)
• Competitive hourly wage of $20-22 (DailyPay is available for GardaWorld employees!)
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions, paid time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options
• Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
• Uniform provided at no cost

Responsibilities for Response Security Guard:

The Special Response Officer position requires a mostly open schedule, and picks up various shifts based on vacations, leave of absences, or call-offs.

• SRO's will be assigned multiple sites.
• Must be willing to drive up to 25-30 miles to any given job site
• Overtime is available and optional
• Shifts of 8 – 12 hours
• Must be able to accept last-minute assignments due to call-offs or No Call No Shows
• Must feel comfortable using different levels of technology; willingness to learn proprietary applications as needed
• Must be able to comprehend and recall post expectations for each location
• Ability to create accurate activity and incident reports as needed
• Ability to observe, survey, report and respond to critical situations while on any given property
• Ability to multi-task a must as some job sites are very busy while others are slower paced
• Ability to meet all physical demands of each site which may include long periods of sitting, standing and walking
  RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prioritize providing excellent customer service to our clients, their staff, and visitors.
• Observe, survey the area, and provide reporting on activity at your assigned location.
• Provide rapid response in critical situations.
• Read and write detailed reports in the third person.
• Enforce customer procedures, regulations, and standards as required.
  QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have a valid driver's license and clear driving history.
• You have a high school education or equivalent (GED)
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Security, Military, Law Enforcement experience is preferred
• Ability to undergo and successfully complete an extensive pre-employment screening process.
• You have a state license if required.

In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work. 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.

If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!

GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe.

Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs! We also have tactical, surveillance, and concierge roles available.

It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.

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