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Security Agent - Flexible Schedule

GardaWorld

Saint Joseph, MOFull-time$18.5/hrTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18.5/hr
Location
Saint Joseph, MO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

GardaWorld is hiring a Security Agent - Flexible Schedule. GardaWorld is hiring a Tactical Security Guard who will patrol sensitive areas, verify identities, control access, and respond quickly to threats while ensuring the safety of individuals and property. The role requires physical stamina, a high‑school diploma or GED, and a commitment to a flexible 32‑hour weekly schedule.

Key focus areas include Patrol sensitive areas to spot any suspicious activity, Verify identities and control access to secure areas, and React quickly to threats or incidents.

Successful candidates bring Authorized To Work In The U.S., Must Be 18 Years Of Age, and High School Diploma Or GED. Important skills include Read Environment, Anticipate Risk, Act Accordingly, Keen Sense Of Observation, Patrol Sensitive Areas, and Verify Identities. Preferred (not required): Entrepreneurial Spirit, Observation, Risk Assessment, and Physical Stamina.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Read EnvironmentAnticipate RiskAct AccordinglyKeen Sense of ObservationPatrol Sensitive AreasVerify IdentitiesControl AccessReact Quickly to ThreatsCheck Alarm FunctioningCheck Camera FunctioningDocument IncidentsRespond to AlarmsConduct on-Site ChecksCollaborate With Law EnforcementEnsure Safety and ProtectionEntrepreneurial SpiritRead the EnvironmentControl Access to Secure AreasReact Quickly to Threats or IncidentsCheck Functioning of Alarms and CamerasDocument Incidents and Actions TakenEnsure Safety and Protection of Individuals and PropertyObservationRisk AssessmentPhysical StaminaPatrolAccess ControlIncident ManagementAlarm MonitoringDocumentationCollaboration With Law EnforcementSafety Protection

Qualifications

Authorized to Work in the U.S.Must Be 18+High School Diploma or GEDFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Military or Law Enforcement ExperienceState License if RequiredBackground CheckDrug ScreeningOpen Availability All Shifts

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Tactical Security Officer!

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:

  • Site Location: St.Joseph, Missouri

  • Set schedule: Full-Time, Open availability all days, Open availability all shifts, Open availability all hours. This is a flex position with a guarantee of 32 hours a week.

  • Competitive hourly wage of $18.50 / 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

  • Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld

  • Uniform provided at no cost

Responsibilities of Tactical Security Guard

  • 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

  • Collaborate with law enforcement during serious incidents

  • Ensure the safety and protection of individuals and property

Qualifications of Tactical Security Guard

  • Be authorized to work in the U.S.

  • Must be 18 years of age

  • 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

  • If you have Security, Military, Law Enforcement experience – even better!

  • You have a state license if required

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.

Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check and drug screening to be conducted after an offer of employment is extended.

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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