Unarmed Dedicated Security Officer - Rapides Parish

Job Description

Job Description

Secure Your Future with Signal of South Louisiana – Where Your Career Takes Priority!

Are you looking for a stable, rewarding part-time opportunity in security or event staffing? At Signal of South Louisiana, we don't just fill positions—we build reliable, professional teams. Whether you're covering a patrol post or working a scheduled event, we provide the training, support, and leadership to help you succeed. If you take pride in doing the job right—not just showing up to sit on a post and collect a paycheck—we want to hear from you!

Why Join Signal?

✅ Clear Expectations & Strong Leadership – You'll always know what's expected, with leadership support behind you every shift.

✅ Opportunities for Growth:

Additional Shifts – Earn more hours based on reliability and performance. Event Assignments – Pick up extra work at scheduled events in addition to regular posts. Advancement Opportunities – Officers who demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and strong work ethic can take on more responsibility. Training & Support – Ongoing leadership support, uniforms, and clear post orders provided.

Position Details:

Location: Boyce, Louisiana, (Rapides Parish)

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

Full-time, Part-time, and/or flexible scheduling. Days, nights, weekends, and events available. Site requires 24/7 coverage — must be able to work split shifts or long hours as needed.

What You'll Do:

Conduct active patrols of assigned properties by foot and/or vehicle. Provide security presence and crowd management support at scheduled events, as assigned. Remain alert and engaged throughout the entire shift—not distracted by personal phones, sleeping, or avoiding assigned duties. Monitor entrances, exits, parking areas, surveillance systems, and designated access points. Verify and control access for visitors, employees, vendors, contractors, and event attendees as required by client post orders. Maintain a visible, professional security presence that deters theft, trespassing, vandalism, and unsafe behavior. Respond promptly and professionally to alarms, disturbances, suspicious activity, emergencies, and client concerns. Assist with event setup/breakdown logistics as needed for assigned event posts. Observe, document, and immediately report hazards, incidents, policy violations, and security concerns. Complete accurate, detailed, and timely daily activity reports, incident reports, and shift logs. Communicate clearly and respectfully with clients, visitors, employees, event coordinators, law enforcement, dispatch, and company leadership. Follow all company policies, client post orders, and applicable laws at all times.

Who We're Looking For (The Ideal Candidate):

✔ Reliable & Accountable – Shows up on time, in complete uniform, prepared to work every scheduled shift or event.

✔ Self-Motivated – Takes ownership of assigned posts and completes required patrols, reports, and duties without constant supervision.

✔ Professional & Composed – Maintains a professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor at all times, including in high-traffic event environments.

✔ Coachable – Accepts direction and feedback and is accountable for performance.

✔ Sound Judgment – Stays calm under pressure and knows when to escalate an issue.

✔ Tech-Comfortable – Comfortable using a smartphone, reporting app, radio, and basic computer systems.

*** Preferred but Not Required: Prior security, military, law-enforcement, event staffing, customer-service, or hospitality experience is a plus.***

Minimum Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years old. High school diploma or GED preferred. Must pass a background check and drug screening, if required. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required for mobile patrol positions. Must have, or be willing to obtain, required Louisiana security-officer credentials. Physical Endurance – Able to stand, walk, patrol, and remain alert for extended periods, including during high-energy or high-volume event settings.

Why Signal of South Louisiana?

Team Environment: Good performance is recognized, and expectations are clear.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Room to Grow: Reliability, professionalism, and strong performance open the door to more shifts and more responsibility.

Ready to Build Your Future in Security? Apply Now! If you are dependable, professional, and ready to work—officers who lead with initiative and follow-through—submit your resume along with a brief summary of your availability. Please include any relevant security, military, law-enforcement, event staffing, customer-service, leadership, or supervisory experience.

Signal of South Louisiana is an equal opportunity employer.