Security Shift Commander - Swing Shift

Garda World Security; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Competitive hourly wage

Benefits package

Job summary

GardaWorld Security Services in Sunnyvale, CA, is hiring a Security Shift Commander to lead the security team on the 2:00pm–10:30pm shift. The role offers a competitive hourly wage of $30.30 with DailyPay availability and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, training staff, managing schedules, coordinating with management and law enforcement, and ensuring client security requirements are met. A state license and US work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• You must have a state security license and additional 32hr BSIS security trainings ( Trainings can be obtained during hiring).
• Be authorized to work in the U.S.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of security supervisor experience (two years preferred).
• First aid certification is an asset.
• Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift.
• Security, Military, or Law Enforcement experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the security team on your given shift.
• Train new officers.
• Help manage schedules to avoid gaps during your shift.
• Liaise between staff and management to meet client security requirements.
• Perform customer service duties like welcoming, identifying visitors, and guiding them.
• Manage access control.
• Patrol sensitive areas to spot suspicious activity.
• Verify identities and control access to secure areas.
• React quickly to threats or incidents.
• 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.

Skills

Security supervision

Observation skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Access control systems

Alarms & cameras

Job description

GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Security Shift Commander

Ready to suit up as a Security Shift Commander?

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: Sunnyvale, CA
• Set schedule: Full-time / Monday - Friday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm
• Competitive hourly wage of $30.30 / 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, disability coverage, and life insurance options
• Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
• Uniform provided at no cost

Responsibilities of Security Shift Commander

• Supervise the security team on your given shift
• Train new officers
• Help manage schedules to make sure you have zero dark posts during your shift
• Act as a liaison between staff and management, ensuring client security requirements are met
• Customer service duties like welcoming, verifying identity, and guiding visitors
• Manage access control
• 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 camerasDocument 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

Qualifications of Security Shift Commander

• You have a state security license and additional 32hr. BSIS security trainings (Additional security trainings can be obtained during the hiring process)
• Be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Be able to provide documentation of High School Diploma or GED
• Must have at minimum one year of security supervisor experience. Preferably two years
• Please include your most up to date security supervisor resume
• First aid certification is an asset
• Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift
• If you have Security, Military, Law Enforcement experience – even better!

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.

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