Tactical Security Supervisor - Armed

GardaWorld • Portland, OR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

GardaWorld is hiring an armed Public Safety Supervisor for Portland Clean & Safe in Downtown Portland, Oregon. The role provides armed visual security and team leadership, including assigning daily responsibilities, scheduling, performance reporting, in-service training, team and program evaluation, and disciplinary action. The supervisor is uniformed and radio-equipped, communicates through the district communications center, and has access to a vehicle for responding to calls for service. The position works closely with the Portland Police Bureau and community, reports criminal activity, responds to problem-solving requests, and follows guidance on avoiding involvement in arrests or investigations except in emergencies or when specifically directed by police. The role also requires maintaining daily logs and incident reports and complying with Oregon law and DPSST certification standards, with additional training in de-escalation, mental health crisis response, trauma-informed care, and social service referrals when requested.

The position is full-time, with variable shifts totaling 32 hours. Compensation is $35.40 per hour. Uniforms are provided. Listed benefits include DailyPay, health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees, a 401(k), sick leave, and PTO.

Requirements

• Previous military, law enforcement, or armed guard experience.
• Ability to lead a team and assign day-to-day responsibilities.
• Ability to perform duties including scheduling, performance reporting, in-service training, crew and program evaluation, and disciplinary action.
• Ability to provide armed visual security services.
• Compliance with Oregon State law and DPSST certification standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and assign day-to-day responsibilities.
• Handle scheduling, performance reports, continuing in-service training, crew and program evaluation, and disciplinary action.
• Provide armed visual security to help ensure a safe environment.
• Use a radio and district communications center to communicate with Shift Supervisors, Portland Police Bureau officers, and other public agencies as required.
• Use an assigned vehicle to facilitate quick response times to calls for service.
• Attempt to stop criminal conduct and street disorder.
• Work with the Portland Police Bureau to report criminal activity and follow direction regarding arrests and criminal investigations.
• Engage in problem-solving at the request of the Portland Police Bureau and support community policing strategies.
• Maintain a daily log and file incident reports.
• Comply with Oregon law and DPSST certification standards.
• Complete additional training in de-escalation, mental health crisis response, trauma-informed care interventions, and social service safety-net referrals if requested.

Benefits

• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that provides access to pay on the first day of work and offers automatic savings and balance alerts.
• Health insurance, including health, dental, and vision coverage, for full-time employees.
• 401(k).
• Uniforms provided.
• Sick leave.
• PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed