Security - Public Safety Coordinator

Garda World Security; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Sick time

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Uniform provided

PTO

Job summary

GardaWorld Security in Portland, OR is hiring a Public Safety Coordinator. You will patrol retail environments, respond to incidents, and work with local law enforcement to maintain safety.

The role requires flexibility, the ability to read environments, and commitment to de-escalation and incident reporting. GardaWorld offers comprehensive benefits, uniform provided, PTO, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Pass an extensive screening process
• First aid certification is an asset
• Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift
• Security, Military, Law Enforcement experience
• Must be over 21 years of age

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
• Ensure the safety and protection of individuals and property
• Work with Portland Police Bureau to report criminal activities
• Engage in problem-solving at the request of PPB
• Maintain a daily log and file incident reports
• Radio is the main communication to Shift Supervisors and officers
• Abide by Oregon DPSST certification standards
• Pursue further training in de-escalation, mental health crisis response, and related areas

Skills

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Ability to stand/walk entire shift

First aid certification (asset)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Public Safety Coordinator!

Ready to suit up as a Public Safety Coordinator?

• Site Location: Portland, Oregon
• Schedule: Varies/ Must have a flexible schedule! (Guaranteed 40 Hours/ week)
• Competitive hourly wage of $28.90 / hour (DailyPay is available for GardaWorld employees!)

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:

• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions, sick time, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options
• Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
• Uniform provided at no cost
• PTO

Responsibilities of Public Safety Coordinator

• 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 threatsProvide excellent customer service while maintaining security
• Ensure the safety and protection of individuals and property
• You are willing to attempt to stop criminal conduct and street disorder
• You are comfortable walking the majority of your shift
• You will work closely with Portland Police Bureau to report criminal activities and understand avoiding participation in arrests or criminal investigations except in an emergency; or when specifically requested or directed by Portland Police Bureau officers to assist.
• You are a fast thinker and quickly engage in problem-solving at the request of the Portland Police Bureau and community policing strategies.
• You understand the importance of maintaining a daily log and filing incident reports.
• You know that your radio is your best form of communication to Shift Supervisors, Portland Police Bureau officers, and other public agencies as required.
• You will abide by Oregon State law and Department of Public Safety Standards and Training ("DPSST") certification standards.
• You will commit to further training beyond DPSST certification standards, specifically in de-escalation techniques, mental health crisis response, trauma-informed care interventions, and social service safety net referrals if requested.

Qualifications of Public Safety Coordinator

• Be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Be able to provide documentation of High School Diploma or GED
• Be able to ace (and pass) an extensive screening process
• First aid certification is an asset
• Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift
• If you have Security, Military, Law Enforcement experience
• Must be over 21 years of age

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? 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.