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Securitas

Global security services and solutions provider

Former Law Enforcement Armed Officer

Security Guarding & PatrolConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Francisco, CA, USA$104k - $114kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 6 years of experience in law enforcement, federal protective services, executive protection, military protective operations, or high-profile corporate security.
  • A current California BSIS Security Guard Registration when working as a registered guard, and a BSIS Firearms Permit matching the carried caliber.
  • For concealed carry in civilian clothes, a valid California CCW or qualifying peace-officer concealed-carry authority.
  • Documented firearms proficiency and a record of professional restraint and judgment.
  • Current firearms requalification and training, with compliance with site-specific carry restrictions and post orders.
  • Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications, or the ability to obtain them before assignment.
  • A reliable means of transportation.
  • Strong interpersonal presence with executives, tenants, and law enforcement without a tactical posture.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a polished, discreet protective presence in lobbies and common areas, engaging naturally while remaining alert and de-escalating through courtesy and redirection.
  • Continuously assess for pre-incident indicators and promptly report verified observations to the Director of Security or Security Operations Center.
  • Support senior executive and official visits by coordinating access and routes, while deferring to the lead protective operation.
  • Respond to medical, fire and life-safety, threat, and violent-behavior events; use force only when legally justified, necessary, and proportionate.
  • Maintain contemporaneous notes and complete Daily Activity Reports; immediately report any use of force or firearm display.
  • Coordinate with Building Management, the Director of Security, the Security Operations Center, Securitas, law enforcement, and visiting protective details.

Desired Qualifications

  • Plainclothes or low-profile protective experience in a civilian setting.
  • Executive or dignitary-protection experience, or a federal, state, or local law-enforcement background.
  • A California POST Intermediate Certificate, formal executive-protection training, or ASIS CPP/PSP certification.
  • Experience in Class A office towers or high-profile public-facing properties, and familiarity with San Francisco public-safety or protest planning.

About the Company

Securitas

Global security services and solutions provider

Securitas provides security services to a global client base, offering electronic security, fire and safety, and emergency planning across 47 countries. Its approach combines a skilled workforce with advanced technology to deliver tailored protection plans, monitoring, and rapid response that safeguard people and assets while managing risk. The company differentiates itself through its global scale, integration of human and digital security capabilities, agile staffing, and a client-focused model that adapts to changing market conditions. Its goal is to enable clients to focus on their core operations by reliably protecting their property, information, and people, and to grow its presence in expanding markets like China and India.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Stockholms kommun, Sweden
Founded
1972

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