Tier 1 Watch Commander - Seattle, WA

Position Summary

Tier 1 Watch Commander/Senior Supervisory Security Officers will be the senior operational personnel for their shift and will be responsible for performing functions of a Security Officer, as required, and performing security shift supervision at the required designated Properties.

Pay Transparency/Compensation

$50.94/hour

Responsibilities

Report directly to their Contract Managers and/or Assistant Contract Managers

Carry out all other supervisory duties as required or directed by their Contract Managers and Assistant Contract Managers

Assume responsibility for the completion of assigned tasks

Direct Security Officers in the accomplishment of assigned tasks

Provide scheduling, training, and counseling for Security Officers

Serve as a close, first-line supervisor, monitoring and directing Security Officers and other Triple Canopy personnel as necessary

Act as Clients' liaison with civil authorities responding to crimes, fires, hazardous material spills, etc.

Respond to Client personnel in a timely, effective and professional manner

In case of after-hours emergency situations, respond to the scene and take initial command, control and communication support role until higher authority and/or emergency responders arrive, with the authority necessary to handle emergency events

Perform administrative tasks including timekeeping, scheduling, and report tracking

Set the example for Security Officers in the areas of appearance, work habits, skill and attitude

Ensure Security Officers follow all work rules, maintain and display good discipline, and present a professional appearance by conducting random, unannounced personnel and post inspections

Provide on the job training for Security Officers

Oversee, supervise and provide security services during special events, including, without limitation, conducting access control and event guest check-in; enforcing all rules and protocols established by the events security SOPs and security escalation protocols, including engaging and removing anyone who is causing a disruption to an event that is deemed unacceptable and unwelcome by Clients or refusing to depart the event after being requested to depart, interdicting anyone attempting to cause harm to any of the event guests, and reporting and investigating any security anomalies observed by security officers; collaborating with event organizers and venue staff; and performing regular patrols of the event premises to deter unauthorized access and ensure a safe environment

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must possess an Associate's degree

Must Possess a minimum of 3 years of security supervisory experience

Have One Of The Below Experience Qualifications

A minimum of 4 years in a U.S. Military Special Operations Unit or U.S. Law Enforcement Special Operations Unit, OR

A minimum of 4 years in a combat Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) and a minimum of 2 years as a sworn law enforcement officer/agent, OR

A minimum of 6 years as a sworn law enforcement officer/agent. For purposes of this paragraph, a sworn law enforcement officer/agent shall mean a person who is legally authorized to carry a firearm and legally empowered to perform arrests and who has satisfied all applicable legal and training requirements for armed law enforcement officers in the jurisdiction in which they were employed

Be a U.S. Citizen with a social security card and a valid driver's license

Must meet all medical and physical standards and satisfactorily complete background checks, psychological and drug screening

Be able to wear protective body armor as part of the duty uniform

Must (A) possess a current firearms certificate issued by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, (B) be licensed as an armed private security guard under Chapter 18.170 RCW (Revised Code of Was