Security Guard (Armed and Unarmed) – 2026 FL Hurricane Response

Duties and Requirements

• Control access to designated sites, verifying the identity and authorization of individuals entering.
• Conduct regular patrols of the assigned area, remaining vigilant for any suspicious activity, safety hazards, or policy violations.
• Monitor surveillance equipment, alarms, and other security systems, responding promptly to any alerts or incidents.
• Enforce site-specific rules, regulations, and security procedures, ensuring compliance by all personnel and visitors.
• Provide assistance and directions to authorized personnel, visitors, and evacuees, offering exceptional customer service and maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Maintain accurate and detailed logs of daily activities, incidents, and observations, and prepare reports as needed.
• Respond to emergencies, such as medical situations, fires, or security breaches, following established protocols and procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with law enforcement, emergency responders, and other security personnel to ensure a coordinated response to incidents.
• Secure and protect equipment and supplies.

Required Education, Certifications, Licenses, and Experience

• Must possess a Florida Security License.
• Prior security, military, or law enforcement experience is preferred.
• Excellent observation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Be prepared to deploy to disaster-affected areas, often with short notice.

Work Environment

• Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.
• Physical Requirements:
• Employees may be required to remain in a stationary position, stand, push, pull, climb, kneel, crawl, balance, squat, bend, and reach.
• Employees may be also required to use gear to move items around, including, but not limited to, carts and dollies.
• Employees may also be occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 49 pounds.

Benefits

Benefits are commensurate with experience and may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $20/hr. - $26/hr., based on numerous factors including market location and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is full-time (seasonal).

Qualifications

Qualifications include a Florida Security License and prior security, military, or law enforcement experience, as well as excellent observation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Skills required for this position include the ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations, the ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team, and the ability to pass a background check.

Benefits

Benefits are commensurate with experience and may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $20/hr. - $26/hr., based on numerous factors including market location and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is full-time (seasonal).

Equal Opportunity Employer

GardaWorld Federal Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.