Tactical Security Guard- Flex Team

Garda World Security; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Disability and life insurance

Uniform provided

Job summary

GardaWorld Security Services is seeking a Tactical Security Guard – Flex Team in the San Francisco and East Bay area. The role emphasizes observation, risk anticipation, and proactive response across diverse sites, including retail, airports, and detention centers.

Applicants must have 5+ years of security experience, a baton permit, OC spray permit, handcuff permit, and be able to work any shift. GardaWorld offers competitive pay and benefits, plus opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of security experience required.
• Must be 21+ years of age.
• Must be willing to work in San Francisco & East Bay sites.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report activity at assigned locations.
• Patrol indoor and outdoor areas as required.
• Provide rapid response to incidents and threats.
• Prepare detailed written reports of incidents.
• Enforce procedures, regulations and standards with customers.

Skills

Security experience (5+ years)

Legal working age 21+

Physical fitness

Education

HS Diploma or GED

BSIS Guard Card

Job description

GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Tactical Security Guard- Flex Team!

Ready to suit up as a Tactical Security Guard- Flex Team?

Must have at least five years of security experience!
Must be 21+ years of age
Must have baton permit
Must have OC spray permit
Must have handcuff permit
Must be willing to work in San Francisco & East Bay sites.
Applicants must be flexible and available to work any day of the week and any shift (day, swing, or overnight) as scheduling needs may vary.

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:

• Location: San Francisco and East Bay, California
• Schedule: Candidates must be flexible and available to work any day of the week and any shift (day, swing, or overnight) as scheduling needs may vary.
• Competitive hourly wage of $35 / hour depending on site pay (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 Tactical Security Guard- Flex Team

• You observe, survey the area and provide reporting on activity at your assigned location.
• You are able to work indoor and outdoor in a variable environment.
• You provide rapid response in critical situations.
• You’re good with reading and writing detailed reports.
• You know when and how to enforce customer procedures, regulations and standards.
• Patrol sensitive areas to spot any suspicious activity
• React quickly to threats or incidents
• You detain and search.
• 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

Qualifications of Tactical Security Guard- Flex Team

• 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)
• Be able to provide documentation of HS Diploma or GED
• Be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must have at least five years of security experience!
• Must be 21+ years of age
• Must have baton permit
• Must have OC spray permit
• Must have handcuff permit
• Must be willing to commute to San Francisco & East Bay sites.
• Please include your most up to date security resume
• First aid certification is an asset
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• 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