Armed Security Officer - Retired Military Police Encourage To Apply!

Portland Patrol

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Portland, OR, us on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
Job description

PPI is a locally owned and operated private security company. With over 24 years of experience, PPI is actively involved in helping de-escalate issues like trespassing, drug use, and littering, while providing customer service and safety in public spaces. PPI works closely in partnership with the Portland Police Bureau as their extra eyes and ears throughout the community.

Portland Patrol Inc. is seeking trustworthy and reliable individuals to work as private Armed Security Officers in the Portland Metro area. PPI is a certified veteran employer and Gold Medallion Award recipient.

If you are retired from public service or have military police experience and a heart for serving in the public safety sector, we want to hear from you!

Our officers bring valuable leadership and community relationship experience, while continuing to receiving on-going training and mentorship. As a member of our team, you will conduct armed foot or bicycle patrol, deter criminal activity and provide customer service to our local businesses and citizens. Our employees provide the highest level of professionalism, the fastest response times, and a problem-solving approach to public safety problems.

Armed Officers must be:

  • Have been a civilian/military police officer
  • Have earned a high school diploma or GED
  • Eligible to be licensed by DPSST, the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (all training costs are covered by PPI)
  • Able to pass a fingerprint background check and drug test (including marijuana
  • We offer a competitive starting wage of $21.09 to $22.92 dependent on contract. PPI is proud to offer opportunities for health benefits and paid parking in the garage where our office is located.
  • HOURS & SHIFTS: PPI is currently hiring full-time officers for day, evening and graveyard shifts. Please note that we are a 24/7 company. Our officers often are required to work holidays and/or weekends.

As a precaution against COVID-19, all interviews are currently conducted via video conference

 

TO APPLY:

Please complete our application at: www.portlandpatrol.com/careers

For assistance, please call Aimee Kerner, Recruiter at 503-224-7383.

 

Portland Patrol Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are a HIRE Vets Medallion Program Gold Award recipient.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

Conduct armed patrols, deter crime, provide customer service, and ensure public safety in Portland.

Job title

Armed Security Officer

Experience level

retired military police or civilian police

Industry

security

Location requirements

Portland, OR, on-site work, some shifts may include holidays

Salary

$21.09 to $22.92 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

high school diploma or GEDDPSST licensebackground checkdrug test

Preferred skills

military police experiencecommunity relationship skills

Specializations

armed patrolpublic safetycommunity policing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Portland, OR, USA

On-site City