Premier Security Lead Officer

Garda World Security; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

401(k) with employer matching

Career growth opportunities

Uniform provided

Job summary

GardaWorld Security Services is seeking a Lead Tactical Security Officer in Long Beach, CA. The role emphasizes reading environments, anticipating risk, and decisive action through a security-forward mindset.

You will patrol diverse environments, verify access, and respond rapidly to threats while upholding GardaWorld standards. The position offers a full-time day shift, competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, uniform provided, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• State security license (BSIS Guard Card) and 32hr security trainings.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience in a leadership role.
• First aid certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Patrol sensitive areas and spot suspicious activity.
• Verify identities and control access to secure areas.
• React quickly to threats or incidents.
• Check proper functioning of alarms and cameras.
• Document incidents and actions taken.
• Respond to alarms and conduct on-site checks.
• Collaborate with law enforcement during serious incidents.
• Ensure safety and protection of people and property.
• Lead by example.

Skills

Leadership experience

Observation skills

Situational awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Lead Tactical Security Officer!

Ready to suit up as a Lead Tactical Security Guard?

What matters most in a role like this is your ability to read the environment, anticipate risk, and act accordingly. Tell us about how your keen sense of observation is one of your greatest strengths.

As a Security Officer – Tactical, physical ability is essential as you will be moving around your entire shift, patrolling environments such as retail stores, airports, detention centers, etc.

What’s in it for you:

• Site Location: Long Beach, CA
• Set schedule: Full-Time Monday-Friday, Day Shift / 11:00am - 8:30pm
• Competitive hourly wage of $23.60 / hour (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 holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options
• Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
• Uniform provided at no cost

Responsibilities of Tactical Security Guard

• Patrol sensitive areas to spot any suspicious activity
• Verify identities and control access to secure areas
• React quickly to threats or incidents
• Check the proper functioning of alarms and cameras
• Document incidents and actions taken
• Respond to alarms and conduct on-site checks
• Collaborate with law enforcement during serious incidents
• Ensure the safety and protection of individuals and property
• Lead by example

Qualifications of Tactical Security Guard

• Be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Be able to provide documentation of High School Diploma or GED
• You have experience in a leadership position
• First aid certification is an asset
• If you have Security, Military, Law Enforcement experience – even better!
• Must have valid driver's license
• Maintain Professional appearance and demeanor at all times
• You have a state security license (BSIS Guard Card) and additional 32hr. BSIS security trainings (Additional security trainings can be obtained during the hiring process)

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 concierge, surveillance, and even casual 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

GardaWorld Security Services of California, Inc.

CA Private Patrol Number 16344