Security Shift Supervisor

GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Tactical Security Officer Patrol Supervisor!

Ready to suit up as a Tactical Security Supervisor?

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 Patrol Supervisor – 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: San Jose, California
• Schedule: Full Time Shift Available (See shift details below)
  • (A) Monday - Friday, 1:00pm - 9:30pm, (B) Thursday - Monday, 9:00pm - 5:30am
• Competitive hourly wage of $27.95 / 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 holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options
• Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
• Uniform provided at no cost

Responsibilities of Tactical Security Guard

• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for event security operations , coordinating directly with the client’s event management team, site security, and GardaWorld supervisors.
• Assist in pre-event briefings, ensuring all event officers understand their roles, post assignments, and escalation procedures.
• Provide leadership and direction to event officers throughout each shift, acting as a working lead who supports both the client and GardaWorld management.
• Monitor event activity, crowd flow, and access points to maintain a safe, professional environment.
• Report and escalate incidents promptly through radio or Pixel to GSOC or on-site command.
• Maintain strong guest relations and represent GardaWorld in a professional, service-oriented manner.
• Collaborate with tech campus departments and event organizers to anticipate needs and adjust security coverage in real time.
• Complete detailed incident reports, event recaps, and post-event debriefs.
• Support logistics such as post setup, equipment checks, and roster tracking.
• Ability to navigate campus maps and direct guests, vendors, or staff efficiently.

Qualifications of Tactical Security Guard

• Be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Be able to provide documentation of High School Diploma or GED
• Corporate security experience
• Must have 2 years of lead/supervisor experience
• Must have a valid California Driver's License
• First aid certification is an asset
• If you have Security, Military, Law Enforcement experience – even better!
• You have a state security license and additional 32hr. BSIS security trainings (Additional security trainings can be obtained during the hiring process)

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.

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 .