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: $34.50 / hour  

Shift: Friday thru Tuesday,, 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Swing, 40 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

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.


Your background:

• You have a high school education or equivalent (GED)
• You’re able to ace (and pass) an extensive screening process
• You must have an extensive background in Military, or Law Enforcement experience, or a Bachelors in Criminal Justice, Political Science, or Security Administration
• You have an Armed Security License
• You have a valid state driver's license
• You have a clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Report)
• Must be at least 21 years or older

If you want a real career opportunity where you’re part of a dynamic supportive team that’s dedicated to your success, check us out. We’re a global organization that embraces our cultural diversity and we promote engagement, communication, and sharing of ideas across all our teams. At GardaWorld, you’ll have plenty of room to grow - and that’s just for starters. Explore your future with us today.

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.