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Garda World Security

Security Response Officer - Patrol

Garda World Security, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Job Description GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Security Response Officer - Patrol

Ready to suit up as a Security Response Officer - Patrol

Site Location: Portland, Oregon

Set schedule: Varies: Monday & Tuesday, 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Graveyard, 16 Hours

Competitive hourly wage of $24.80 / 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

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 Response Officer - Patrol

Provide a presence of safety by conducting bicycle patrols and walking, especially in areas with higher rates of crime.

Be comfortable riding a bike for the majority of the shift

Be a fast thinker and quickly engage in problem-solving

Maintain a daily log and file incident reports

Abide by Oregon State law and Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) certification standards

Be highly competent with extensive experience in visitor and crowd management, street-level interaction and problem solving, and serving the public in a downtown urban environment

Prevent and defuse potentially volatile situations, know how to handle potentially dangerous situations, and make sound use of force decisions

Engage safely and effectively with persons participating in criminal behavior

Conduct themselves as goodwill ambassadors representing the City of Portland, the SmartPark Garage system, Portland Downtown Heliport, and Streetcar Facilities, providing information and assistance to downtown visitors

Write incident reports suitable for inclusion in police reports and for presentation in court proceedings; demonstrate experience in providing testimony in criminal court and other legal proceedings

Work safely and competently alongside law enforcement officers during routine patrols, criminal investigations, and emergencies

Qualifications for Security Response Officer - Patrol

Be authorized to work in the U.S.

Be able to provide documentation of High School Diploma or GED

Be able to pass an extensive screening process

Ability to think quickly and adapt to changing situations

Responsive and strong problem-solving skills

Security, Military, or Law Enforcement experience

Valid driver’s license

Clean driving record

Must be 21 or older

GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company in the United States to be certified by Great Place to Work. Apply today – this could be more than a job! 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? Check out all our jobs! We also have tactical, surveillance, and concierge roles available.

Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check and drug screening to 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. 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.

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