Tactical Security Supervisor - Armed

GardaWorld • Portland, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

GardaWorld is seeking a Public Safety Armed Supervisor for Portland Clean & Safe. This role offers diverse work assignments and flexible schedules, with opportunities for professional growth. GardaWorld is the largest privately owned security services company in the world, focused on protecting people and assets. They are looking for sharp, talented, self-confident individuals with excellent customer service skills to build a future with them. The company provides competitive hourly rates and opportunities for advancement. This specific role involves leading a team, managing daily responsibilities, and ensuring a safe environment through armed visual security services. The supervisor will work closely with the Portland Police Bureau, maintain logs, file reports, and communicate via radio. Adherence to Oregon State law and DPSST certification standards is required, along with further training in de-escalation, mental health crisis response, and trauma-informed care.

Requirements

• Previous military, law enforcement, or armed guard experience.
• High school education or equivalent (GED).
• Ability to pass an extensive screening process.
• At least 1 year of armed security experience.
• Security Supervising experience.
• A valid state driver's license.
• A clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Report).
• Must be at least 21 years or older.
• DPSST certification standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in duties such as scheduling, performance reports, continuing in-service training, crew and program evaluation, and disciplinary action.
• Willingness to be uniformed and radio-equipped to communicate and allow contact with the Portland Police Bureau Clean & Safe Officers through the District communications center.
• Access to a vehicle to facilitate quick response times for calls for service.
• Willingness to attempt to stop criminal conduct and street disorder.
• Understanding of avoiding participation in arrests or criminal investigations except in an emergency; or when specifically requested or directed by Portland Police Bureau officers to assist.
• Fast thinker and quickly engage in problem-solving at the request of the Portland Police Bureau and community policing strategies.
• Understanding the importance of maintaining a daily log and filing incident reports.
• Knowledge that your radio is your best form of communication to Shift Supervisors, Portland Police Bureau officers, and other public agencies as required.
• Commitment 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assign day-to-day responsibilities to the team.
• Manage scheduling, performance reports, continuing in-service training, crew and program evaluation, and disciplinary action.
• Provide armed visual security services to ensure a safe environment.
• Attempt to stop criminal conduct and street disorder.
• Work closely with Portland Police Bureau to report criminal activities.
• Engage in problem-solving at the request of the Portland Police Bureau and community policing strategies.
• Maintain a daily log and file incident reports.
• Communicate with Shift Supervisors, Portland Police Bureau officers, and other public agencies via radio.
• Abide by Oregon State law and Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (“DPSST”) certification standards.
• 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.

Benefits

• DailyPay - a voluntary benefit that allows you to access your pay on day 1 of work
• Health insurance for full-time employees (includes Health, Dental, and Vision)
• 401k
• Uniforms Provided
• Sick leave
• PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED