Tactical Security Supervisor - Armed

GardaWorld; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay program

Health insurance (FT)

401k

Uniforms Provided

Sick leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

GardaWorld is hiring a Public Safety Armed Supervisor for Downtown Portland, OR. You will lead and coordinate a security team, provide armed security, and communicate with public safety partners to protect people and assets.

The role requires prior armed security or law enforcement experience and DPSST-aligned standards. Expect a full-time schedule with competitive hourly pay and benefits. You will work closely with the Portland Police Bureau to maintain safety and order.

Qualifications

• Military, law enforcement, or armed guard experience.
• Ability to lead and assign day-to-day responsibilities to the team.
• Experience scheduling, preparing performance reports, and in-service training.
• Ability to coordinate with law enforcement and public safety partners.
• Familiarity with DPSST certification standards and Oregon law.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day security operations and supervise team members.
• Coordinate with Portland Police Bureau and District communications.
• Maintain daily logs and file incident reports.
• Provide armed visual security to protect people and property.
• Respond quickly to calls for service and ensure safety.

Skills

Armed security experience

Team leadership

Scheduling

Reporting (performance/incident)

Training & evaluation

Daily logs & incident reporting

De-escalation training (DPSST)

Education

DPSST certification

Tools

Radio communication equipment

Vehicle access

Job description

GardaWorld – Downtown Portland, Security Services, Public Safety Armed Supervisor– Now Hiring for Portland Clean & Safe.

You’ve got the right skills. What you need is the right opportunity to unleash your potential. We agree, and we’re hiring!

Every day is different at GardaWorld with diverse work assignments and flexible schedules. We are leaders in professional training programs covering every aspect of delivering world-class security services. And every industry counts on us because we’re the very best at what we do. Perhaps you are, too.

In our complex world today, GardaWorld stands out as the largest privately owned security services company in the world. We’re experts at protecting people and assets. We’re also growing everywhere and expanding in multiple locations. If you’re a sharp, talented, self-confident individual who excels in customer service, you can build a future here. We give you all the tools you need to expand your skills and grow your career with exceptional opportunities for advancement. You can stand out – and thrive – here, too.

At GardaWorld, We Know Your Compensation Is Important So We Provide Competitive Hourly Starting Rates For Every Market We’re In. We're Growing Our Team Here In Downtown Portland, OR

Compensation: $35.40 / hour

Shift: Full-time, Varies, 32 Hours

Included Perks & Benefits

• DailyPay - a voluntary benefit that allows you to access your pay on day 1 of work

• PAY: Get instant access to your money as you earn it
• SAVE: Automatically save a portion of every paycheck
• BALANCE ALERTS: Track your real-time earnings & budget for upcoming bills or expenses

• Health insurance for full-time employees (includes Health, Dental, and Vision)
• 401k
• Uniforms Provided
• Sick leave
• PTO

About The Job

Do you have previous military, law enforcement, or armed guard experience? Are able to lead and assign day-to-day responsibilities to the team?

You are an amazing multi-task. With experience in duties such as scheduling, performance reports, continuing in-service training, crew and program evaluation, and disciplinary action.

You can be uniformed and radio-equipped to communicate and allow contact with the Portland Police Bureau Clean & Safe Officers through the District communications center,.

You will also have access to a vehicle to facilitate quick response times for calls for service

You are comfortable with providing armed visual security services to ensure a safe environment.

You are willing to attempt to stop criminal conduct and street disorder

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.