Security Officer - Multi-site

GardaWorld; Forest Grove (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

PTO and paid holidays

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Uniform provided

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

GardaWorld Security Services in Forest Grove, Oregon is seeking a casual Security Officer – Response. The role varies by day and event, involving customer service, patrols, surveillance, and rapid adaptation to changing situations.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S., hold a high school diploma or GED, be 21 or older, have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record, and ideally 2 years of security, military, or law enforcement experience.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• High school diploma or GED required
• Pass an extensive screening process
• Ability to think quickly and adapt to changing situations
• 21 years or older; clean driving record; valid driver's license
• 2 years of Security, Military, or Law Enforcement experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor the premises to ensure security
• Conduct patrols to spot any suspicious activity
• Control access points and verify identities
• Respond quickly to incidents or potential threats
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining security
• Write detailed reports on events and incidents
• Collaborate with authorities during serious situations
• Ensure the safety and protection of individuals and property

Skills

Adaptability

Problem solving

Driver's license

Clean driving record

Security/Military/Law enforcement exp

Age 21+

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Response Security Officer!

Ready to suit up as a Security Special Response Officer

• Schedule: Varies
• Competitive hourly wage of $26 / hour (DailyPay is available for GardaWorld employees!)

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 casual Security Officer – Response, 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

• Site Location: Forest Grove, Oregon
• Set schedule: Varies
• Competitive hourly wage of $26 / 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 time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options
• Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
• Uniform provided at no cost

Responsibilities For Security Special Response Officer

• Monitor the premises to ensure security
• Conduct patrols to spot any suspicious activity
• Control access points and verify identities
• Respond quickly to incidents or potential threats
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining security
• Write detailed reports on events and incidents
• Collaborate with authorities during serious situations
• Ensure the safety and protection of individuals and property

Qualifications For Security Special Response Officer

• Be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Be able to provide documentation of a high school diploma or GED
• Be able to ace (and pass) an extensive screening process
• Ability to think quickly and adapt to changing situations
• Responsive/ and strong problem-solving skills
• If you have 2 years of Security, Military, or Law Enforcement experience
• Valid driver's license
• Clean driving record
• 21 years or older

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, tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled, dedicated professionals worldwide.

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

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening, which will be conducted after an offer of employment is extended. 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 based on sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment