Unarmed Security Agent

Overview: a new opportunity in the security industry.

To join our expanding team, Polaris is seeking an experienced unarmed Security Agent. The role would support access control monitoring, critical incident and crisis management updates/communications, and administrative tasks associated with office operations and business continuity.

The ideal candidate maintains careful attention to detail, thrives in a team and collaborative setting, and functions as an effective, consistent communicator to progress their tasks and deliver critical Client updates professionally, accurately, and on time.

The shift is Monday-Thursday, 11 AM to 7 PM, and on Friday, 10 AM-6 PM. This position requires you to be on-site Monday through Friday. The salary will be commensurate with your experience and ranges from $36 to $40 per hour. Polaris offers its employees opportunities for significant growth.

YOUR ROLE

As an unarmed Security Agent, you would be responsible for physical security for an A-Class Corporate building in Hartford, CT. You would be responsible for all the following: 

• Maintaining a discreet yet alert profile while on-site.
• Secure the premises, guaranteeing the safety and well-being of site employees and visitors and fostering a secure, hospitable atmosphere.
• Investigating suspicious individuals or behaviors and responding to any potential threats in a de-escalating manner, in line with Polaris’ and the Client’s protocols for the site.

Required Qualifications:

• Significant security experience (6-10 years) in a corporate office environment.
• Previous experience in security or protection roles (6-10 years), particularly in high-profile settings that required interfacing with the public or clients/customers, is imperative.
• Corporate client coordination or customer service experience, including the ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to maintain composure and execute rapid, professional decision-making in coordination with corporate security.
• Security Agent will conduct hourly foot patrols of the offices on the two floors throughout the course of the shift.
• With or without reasonable accommodation, the role requires the physical and mental capacity to perform all essential functions effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Retired law enforcement with relevant experience in corporate/private protection.
• Additional certifications or security training, including AED and CPR.

Polaris is an equal opportunity employer; all applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.