Armed Security Guard

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Transit Protection Officer (PPO) - Miami-Dade Transit Safety

Location: Miami-Dade County, FL

Pay Rate: $27.76 / hour

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Join our security team dedicated to safeguarding passengers, staff, and property across the Miami-Dade Transit system. We are seeking highly disciplined, professional Police Protection Officers / Transit Protection Officers (PPO) to provide high-visibility safety coverage and public safety support across local transit corridors.

Pay & Shift Schedules

Pay Rate: $27.76 per hour

We are hiring for three fixed operational schedules. Please specify your preferred schedule when applying:

• Schedule 1 (36 Hours/Week):
• • Tuesday: 06:00 AM – 2:00 PM (8 hrs)
  • Saturday: 2:00 PM – 06:00 AM (16 hrs)
  • Sunday: 6:00 PM – 06:00 AM (12 hrs)
• Schedule 2 (41.25 Hours/Week):
• • Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 2:45 PM – 4:30 AM (13.75 hrs/shift)
• Schedule 3 (41.00 Hours/Week):
• • Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 4:30 AM – 2:45 PM (10.25 hrs/shift)

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience (Required): Minimum 3 years of verifiable experience in the United States in one or more of the following fields:
• • Security (Armed or Unarmed)
  • Police / Law Enforcement
  • U.S. Military
  • Corrections
• Licensing: Active Florida Class D Security License required (Florida Class G Armed License preferred/required depending on post assignment).
• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Screening: Must pass a thorough criminal background check, physical examination, and pre-employment drug screening.
• Languages: Strong verbal and written English communication skills; bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole is a major plus in Miami-Dade County.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to remain on foot patrol, stand, walk, climb stairs, and carry out security duties for extended shifts under varying outdoor weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Patrol designated Miami-Dade Transit platforms, vehicles, stations, and transfer facilities to ensure public safety and deter criminal activity.
• Provide professional customer service and directional guidance to transit patrons.
• Enforce transit rules, safety regulations, and passenger codes of conduct.
• Respond rapidly to disturbances, safety hazards, or medical emergencies; report critical incidents immediately to dispatch.
• Coordinate effectively with local law enforcement departments, transit dispatch, and supervisory staff during incidents.
• Complete daily activity logs, visitor records, and detailed incident reports accurately.