Urgent Hiring Need - Class C Security Officer - Baton Rouge ($17.00/hr)

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Downtown Baton Rouge, LA
Post Type: Dedicated single-site post (high public engagement)
Schedule: 7 days/week coverage, 3:00 PM-11:00 PM and 11:00 PM-7:00 AM shifts. Nights, weekends, and holidays required as scheduled.
Pay: $17.00/hr (base), plus earned performance bonuses

Role Overview

Class C officers are experienced security professionals who can operate more autonomously and handle moderate to high public engagement while maintaining calm judgment.

This is a dedicated post at a busy location in downtown Baton Rouge - controlling who comes through the doors, patrolling the grounds, and keeping customers and staff safe through the night.

This role is designed for security officers who take feedback seriously, communicate clearly, and consistently de-escalate situations before they become hostile.

Who This Role Is For

• Experienced security, military, or law enforcement professionals who want a standards-driven team
• Officers known for punctuality, calm temperament, and professional public interaction
• Candidates who can write clear reports and use technology consistently
• Team-oriented professionals who accept feedback and adjust quickly

Who This Role Is NOT For

• Easily excitable, reactive, or confrontational personalities
• Applicants who resist supervision, coaching, or documentation requirements
• Inconsistent attendance or limited availability disguised as 'flexibility'

Responsibilities

• Control access to the property - verify paying customers and authorized visitors; deny entry to those without a legitimate purpose
• Patrol the interior, platforms, parking lots, and loading zones per post orders; maintain a proactive, visible presence
• Engage the public professionally; de-escalate verbally and request support early when needed
• Issue trespass warnings on the client's behalf and request law enforcement response when warranted
• Complete accurate electronic reporting every shift; document who/what/when/where/how
• Identify patterns and risks and communicate recommendations to supervisors
• Support and model standards for junior officers when assigned

Standards & Expectations

• Reliable attendance and punctuality. You are expected to be early and ready
• Professional appearance and fitness are required. Command presence is part of the service
• Consistent, quality report writing. Reports must be detailed, factual, and timely
• Calm under pressure: you control your temper and de-escalate first
• You follow post orders exactly and communicate deviations immediately

Minimum Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older; high school diploma or GED
• Able to pass background check and drug screening
• Reliable transportation
• Meets at least one experience requirement:
  • 2+ years military - OR-
  • 2+ years police - OR-
  • 5+ years security; - OR-
  • 1+ year with Signal with documented performance (punctuality, report quality, public relations, temper control, teamwork, issue resolution)
• Complete additional classroom training (advanced communication/process/leadership/reading body language) as assigned
• Able to perform required duties with or without reasonable accommodation (standing/walking/patrol up to 45 minutes at a time; lift up to 50 lbs)
• Security experience is REQUIRED for this classification (NO EXPERIENCE RESULTS IN AUTOMATIC DENIAL)

Advancement & Career Path

Signal of Baton Rouge operates a proprietary Officer Advancement Plan with measurable standards and quarterly performance evaluations.

Officers are evaluated continually and rewarded quarterly based on objective performance metrics (attendance, reporting quality, engagement, teamwork/leadership).

Performance Tiers are earned (not promised): Basic , Effective , Efficient , Senior . Earned bonuses add to base pay as you meet standards and time-in-role milestones.

Team lead assignments may include an additional hourly premium when assigned.

Class C is the primary growth track for officers building toward Class B. Advancement requires documented performance and completion of additional training.

Why Signal of Baton Rouge

• Professionally run operation with measurable standards and a clear chain of command
• Technology-enabled accountability: GPS monitoring and 100% electronic reporting via Signal Edge
• High-visibility presence and proactive deterrence (not a passive warm-body model)
• Core Values drive hiring, training, retention, and rewards: Honor , Excellence , Grit , Accountability , Consistency
• Paid training and structured onboarding
• Tuition assistance available (PT/FT/immediate family members)
• Veteran and first responder friendly environment
• Clear classification system: you know what ‘good’ looks like and how to earn the next level

How to Apply

Apply through the job board posting.

Complete all required knockout questions. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be considered.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for a short phone pre-screen and then a structured interview.

Falsified applications, or resumes without documented experience, will result in DENIAL .