Tactical Security Officer Armed

Job Description

Lakeland, FL

GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Tactical Security Officer!
• MUST HAVE Law enforcement experience, Military service with a focus on special operations units or military police experience, or Armed Response Officer (or identical role) experience, of at least 5 consecutive years within the last 7 years.
Please apply using an email address and phone number that you can access for further communication from a recruiter!
Ready to suit up as a Tactical Security Guard?
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 Officer – 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:
• Schedule: 36 Hours per week -- Open availability for scheduling required for weekdays and weekends. Must be available to work mornings or evenings. Days off could vary and weekends are required. Hours are dependent upon the site needs. Selected individual will need to have open availability and given a schedule based on their availability. The candidate will need to have some flexibility outside of their schedule to cover for trainings and events.
• The Tactical Officer will work as an armed Tactical Officer. Pay rate is $33.60/hour. (DailyPay is available for GardaWorld employees!)
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions, paid time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options (depending on the hours worked)
• Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
• Uniform provided at no cost
Responsibilities of Tactical Security Guard

• Maintain a commanding presence to deter potential threats (e.g., active shooters and workplace violence)
• Trained to respond to active shooter situations, hostage scenarios, bomb threats, etc.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for police, fire, and EMS during incidents.
• Maintain excellent marksmanship and weapon handling and retention skills. Regular live-fire training and qualifications along with live drill tactical scenario training.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in handgun operation, the ability to disassemble and reassemble a firearm
• Must have Situational Awareness, High Integrity, Physical Fitness, and Excellent Communication
• Excellent customer service is always your top priority.
• Officers must be warm and approachable while staying vigilant—greeting and acknowledging visitors, customers, top clients, and executives, maintaining eye contact, and staying aware of all entrances and surroundings.
• You observe, survey the area and provide reporting on activity at your assigned location.
• You provide rapid response in critical situations.
• You’re great with reading and writing detailed reports.
• You know when and how to enforce customer procedures, regulations and standards.
• Patrol sensitive areas to spot any suspicious activity
• Verify identities and control access to secure areas
• React quickly to threats or incidents
• Check the proper functioning of alarms and cameras
• Document incidents and actions taken
• Respond to alarms and conduct on-site checks
• Ensure the safety and protection of individuals and property
Qualifications:
• Proper jurisdictional licensing to be an armed security professional, with the ability to carry a firearm covertly.
• Proficiency in the use of firearms, specifically the semi-automatic pistol platform.
• Documented firearms range score of 90 percentage points or higher, utilizing the semi-automatic pistol platform, with a recognized 50-round course of fire.
• Documented completion of judgmental use of force instructional course within the past 2 years.
• Training in verbal de-escalation tactics and a demonstrated proficiency in verbal communication.
• Excellent physical fitness and professional grooming characteristics.
• Ability to multitask and synthesize large amounts of information quickly
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Have an active Armed Security license with handgun endorsement
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check, online armed assessments, gun range assessment, drug and physical assessments, and various other trainings to be hired
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office.
• Must have soft skills and be able to manage various types of personalities.
• Must be able to pass baseline trainings, yearly refreshers, and psychological exams
• This is a Driving Post. Must have valid Driver’s License and clean driving record

Per contractual agreements with our clients, your professional background must include the minimum of the following in order to be hired:

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college or professional degree preferred.
• You’re able to ace (and pass) an extensive background screening and drug test screening process
• You are at least 21 years of age or older as required by applicable law or contractual requirements.

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 tactical, concierge, 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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