Tactical Security Officer

Company: GardaWorld Security Services U.S.
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description: GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Tactical Security Field Supervisor! Ready to suit up as a Tactical Security Field Supervisor? Site Location: Portland, Oregon Schedule: Full-time, Thursday & Friday, 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Days, and Saturday thru Monday, 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Swing, 40 Hours Compensation: $29.80/ Hour What matters most in a role like this is your ability to read the environment, anticipate risk, and act accordingly. Tell us about how your keen sense of observation is one of your greatest strengths. As a Security Supervisor – Tactical, physical ability is essential as you will be moving around your entire shift, patrolling environments such as retail stores, airports, detention centers, etc. 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, sick leave Uniform provided at no cost Responsibilities of Tactical Security Field Supervisor 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. Qualifications of Tactical Security Field Supervisor Be authorized to work in the U.S. Be able to provide documentation of High School Diploma or GED Be able to ace (and pass) an extensive screening process First aid certification is an asset Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift Security, Military, or Law Enforcement experience a must! Must have a valid drivers license Must have a clean driving record Must be 21, or older In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company 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? Make sure to check out all our jobs! We also have concierge, surveillance, and even casual roles available. 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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