Transit Security Officer 2

About Us:

We are Portland, since 1997. Portland Patrol is a company where you come as you are, and do your best. Our Team offers both in person and drive by services aimed at helping to achieve safety and community goals. Discover how you can connect safety with your community and see how together we move forward as a team, society, and city.

Pay: $25.25 per hour

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Job Description:

The purpose of the Transit Security Officer 2 is to provide customer service, safety, and security in and around the TriMet transit system and assist TriMet employees and/or Transit Police with incidents that that may impact ridership safety.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a visible security and safety presence on the transit system and assist TriMet employees and transit ridership
• Intervene when observing minor infractions e.g. skateboarding, smoking, drinking in public, etc.
• De-escalate potential or actual conflicts whenever possible without jeopardizing the safety of officers or bystanders
• Observe and report on medical emergencies and criminal activity to TriMet Dispatch
• Assist TriMet Customer Safety Supervisors with fare missions on the transit system
• Report any suspicious activity, behavior, or items to TriMet Dispatch
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance and friendly demeanor
• Complete daily activity reports and write comprehensive Incident Reports
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

MUST be at least 19 years of age, graduated from high school or equivalent degree

AND

• Must possess one or more of the following:
• Service in Military Occupational Specialty related to law enforcement, security (such as Military Police, Elite Military Forces, combat arms) or any support role in a Combat Zone
• Honorable discharge or service in any military branch
• Verified work experience in the law enforcement, adult corrections, or firefighter field
• Graduated a Reserve Police Officer Academy
• Graduated from Police Cadet Academy
• Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or criminal justice related studies
• Associate’s degree (or 60 credits) or higher in law enforcement or criminal justice with current or prior active military service

OR

• Must be 21 years of age and have one year of DPSST certified security guard experience.

Excellent Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Employee discount
• Paid training
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Veterans OJT / G.I. Bill Benefit

Skills:

• Must be 18yrs of age
• High school or GED required
• A willingness to work outdoors throughout the year
• A stable work history
• Ability to work unsupervised for long periods of time
• Possess communication skills which include understanding, speaking, and writing the English language well.
• Able to write a report of incidents and activities
• Be a team-oriented person
• Ability to work with diverse group
• Great customer service
• Report to work on time
• Stay at assigned work locations
• Perform assigned tasks and carry out duties throughout the entire work shift
• Be reliable and truthful when reporting either verbally or written

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.25 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 10 years
• 11 years
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• No experience needed
• Under 1 year

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you understand your job will be done while riding TriMet trains?
• Are you at least 21 and have over 1 year of security experience? Or are you at least 19 and have military service or law enforcement experience or a bachelor degree in criminal justice?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Security: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Guard Card (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, OR (Required)

Work Location: In person

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