Security Patrol Officer

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Portland
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

Job Summary GardaWorld - Downtown Portland,Security Services $23.80/ hourYou'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. Downtown Portland, OR Compensation: $23.80 / hourShift: Friday thru Tuesday 2nd Shift 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (40 hours full time)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 itSAVE: Automatically save a portion of every paycheckBALANCE 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 ProvidedAbout the job:

• You can provide a presence of safety by conducting bicycle patrols and walking especially in areas of high rates of crimes.
• You are comfortable riding a bike the majority of your shift
• You are a fast thinker and quickly engage in problem-solving
• You understand the importance of maintaining a daily log and filing incident reports.
• You will abide by Oregon State law and Department of Public Safety Standards and Training ("DPSST") certification standards
• Highly competent with extensive experience in visitor and crowd management, street level interaction and problem solving, and serving the public in downtown urban environment.
• Highly skilled in preventing and defusing potentially volatile situations, know how to handle potentially dangerous situations, and make sound use of force decisions.
• Able to engage safely and effectively with persons participating in criminal behavior.
• Able to 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.
• Skilled at writing incident reports suitable for inclusion in police reports and presentation in court proceedings. Demonstrated experience in providing testimony in criminal court, and other legal proceedings.
• Able to work safely and competently side by side with law enforcement officers during routine patrol, criminal investigations, and emergencies.Your background:
  • You're able to ace (and pass) an extensive screening process
  • You have a high school education, or equivalent (GED).
  • You have excellent communication skills including active listening and empathy
  • Military, or Law Enforcement experience preferred or You must have an unarmed security license.
  • Security Officers shall have United States of America citizenship or verified legal alien status.
  • At least twenty-one (21) years of age for unarmed guards.
  • Security Officers shall have excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to positively communicate with all members of the public.
  • Security Officers shall have a demonstrated ability to work safely and constructively with persons who are homeless, experiencing mental health and/or behavioral health crises, affected by drugs and/or alcohol, and/or who may be unpredictable, dangerous, and/or service resistant.
  • Security Officers shall have basic First Aid, AED, and CPR Training and certification.
  • Security Officers shall have the ability to perform normal or emergency duties requiring moderate to arduous physical exertion.
  • Must have valid drivers license.
  • Must have clean MVR.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.

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