Job Description

Unarmed Security Officer Location Portland, OR (Downtown area) :

Entry Level Security - Foot, Bike, Site, and Vehicle.

Swing and Grave

Full time

Starting Wage: $19.00 per hour

Pacific Patrol Services (PPS) is a Locally Owned , family-oriented company that values our team members.

No experience is necessary for this entry-level position. We will provide the training to do the job effectively. Our ongoing training, advancement, and career development opportunities are available.

Your safety is our utmost concern . Our training program includes instructions and examples of keeping yourself safe. We use a “ hands-off ” approach to communicate, solve problems, and de-escalate situations to ensure you keep yourself and others safe.

ALL our PPS team members receive extensive training that teaches you how to provide security in Portland's downtown environment. Your training will equip you to maintain safe and friendly environments in office spaces, residential buildings, parking garages, and sidewalks. You will learn how to communicate effectively with all types of people.

You're a great fit for this position if you pay close attention to detail and listen empathetically . You are patient and levelheaded, especially in the heat of conflict. Your personal ethics and values are strong and unwavering. You are good at building relationships and are friendly to all who cross your path.

Fields that transition well into security include gas attendants, warehouse workers, Customer service, Fast food, Construction, Landscaping, and EMTs…

Our flexible scheduling will help you achieve a work-life balance. We have both Full-Time and Part-Time positions available.

This position also requires a security certification in the state of Oregon (DPSST). We have state-certified trainers. PPS provides the 14-hour state certification class free of charge. We will assist you with completing the application paperwork and fees for the security certification application process.

Some criminal convictions may prevent you from becoming certified as a security officer. Please review the link for examples of disqualifying conduct. Talk to us about any convictions you may have, and we will let you know if they are disqualifiers.

POSITION BENEFITS

• Flexible scheduling
• Medical and dental insurance
• PTO (paid time off)
• Paycheck Direct Deposit
• Uniforms, Rain Gear, and Equipment
• Overtime Potential
• Opportunities to Advance into Higher-Paid positions

SKILLS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Must comply with PPS' drug-free workplace policy
• Functional understanding of Microsoft office products

Have excellent communication skills , including fluency in both spoken and written English.

Possess a positive and energetic attitude , staying calm under pressure.

Availability for working day shift, swing shift, graveyard shift, and weekends.

We are looking for team members with experience, including communications, administrative assistant, sales, food service, restaurant, retail, warehouse, military, call center, general labor, maintenance, customer service, security, former law enforcement, and cleaning.

Working at PPS is so much more than a job . This is your chance to grow with a company that is making an impact in our community.

Ready to work for a team that values you and your excellent work? Apply Now!

Questions?

Call us: (503) 595-3440

Pacific Patrol Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We are an inclusive company that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable state or federal law unless it is a bona fide occupational requirement necessary to the normal operation of our business.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• No experience needed

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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