Unarmed Security Guard/Community Safety Agent

Unarmed Security Guard / Community Safety Agent

Spear Security

Job Types: Part-Time, Full-TimeSchedule: Day, Evening, Night & Weekend OpportunitiesAnticipated Start: Current & Upcoming OpportunitiesPosition: Unarmed Security Guard / Community Safety Agent

Position Overview

Spear Security is seeking professional, dependable, and community-minded individuals for current and upcoming contract opportunities.

We are currently hiring for immediate staffing needs while also building our candidate pool for additional opportunities anticipated to begin around December 2026. Opportunities may include part-time, weekend, evening, and night positions, with opportunities for full-time employment as staffing needs develop.

This position is well suited for individuals who are comfortable working independently, interacting with the public, de-escalating, resolving conflicts, and maintaining professionalism in unpredictable or high-stress situations.

Security experience is preferred but not required. Training is provided, including assistance with obtaining a Washington State Private Unarmed Security Guard License for qualified candidates.

Due to the nature of the upcoming assignment, specific client, site, and contract information will be provided to selected candidates later in the hiring and onboarding process.

Primary Responsibilities:

Security personnel are responsible for observing, detecting, deterring, reporting, and appropriately responding to safety, security, and quality-of-life concerns.

Depending on assignment, responsibilities may include:

• Conduct regular foot patrols throughout assigned areas and maintain a professional, visible presence.
• Observe and report suspicious activity, safety hazards, property damage, unauthorized activity, and other unusual circumstances.
• Respond to non-emergency safety and security concerns.
• Provide professional assistance and information to employees, visitors, customers, businesses, and members of the public.
• Build positive working relationships with individuals and organizations within the assigned area.
• Utilize conflict-resolution and de-escalation techniques to resolve situations whenever reasonably possible.
• Conduct welfare checks and appropriately communicate observed concerns.
• Identify recurring problem areas and provide clear observations to supervisors for follow-up.
• Serve as a visible deterrent to theft, vandalism, disorderly conduct, trespassing, and other unwanted activity.
• Monitor entrances, exits, restricted areas, alarms, or surveillance systems when required by the assignment.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate with law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, or other appropriate resources when circumstances require emergency intervention.
• Enforce site rules and policies professionally and consistently.
• Complete accurate daily activity reports, incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Follow all assigned post orders, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), company policies, and client expectations.

What We’re Looking For:

Successful candidates should demonstrate strong judgment, professionalism, and the ability to communicate effectively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Candidates must be able to:

• Work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers, clients, and emergency personnel.
• Remain calm and maintain self-control during stressful or confrontational situations.
• Use sound judgment when determining the appropriate response to an incident.
• Apply conflict-resolution and de-escalation techniques.
• Adapt quickly to changing situations and priorities.
• Demonstrate initiative without exceeding assigned authority.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Write clear, concise, factual, and unbiased reports using proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance.
• Be dependable, punctual, and capable of fulfilling assigned responsibilities with limited supervision.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be legally eligible to work and obtain required security licensing in Washington State.
• Be eligible to obtain and maintain a Washington State Private Unarmed Security Guard License.
• Successfully complete required pre-assignment training.
• Successfully pass required background screening.
• Possess a valid driver’s license or state-issued identification as required by the assignment.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Have a personal smartphone or similar device with an active data plan capable of running required communication and reporting applications.
• Meet all applicable company, licensing, and contract requirements.

Physical Requirements

Depending on assignment, employees may be required to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods, including foot patrols lasting throughout an eight-hour shift.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Walk up and down stairs and navigate uneven surfaces.
• Bend, crouch, kneel, climb, twist, and move quickly when circumstances require.
• Possess sufficient manual dexterity to operate phones, radios, reporting equipment, and other assigned devices.
• Lift and/or move approximately 50 pounds.

Core Competencies

Self-Control: Maintains composure and professionalism, controls emotions, and avoids unnecessary aggressive behavior even during difficult interactions.

Integrity & Honesty: Provides accurate, factual, and unbiased documentation and reporting.

De-Escalation: Uses communication, patience, sound judgment, and conflict-resolution techniques to reduce tension and resolve situations safely.

Stress Tolerance: Remains calm and effective while handling stressful, unpredictable, or rapidly changing situations.

Dependability: Reports as scheduled, completes assigned responsibilities, and can be relied upon to work with limited supervision.

Initiative: Recognizes concerns and takes appropriate action within the scope of assigned duties and authority.

Community & Customer Service: Maintains an approachable and professional presence while providing assistance and developing positive relationships with the people encountered during an assignment.

Hiring Timeline

Spear Security is accepting applications in preparation for anticipated staffing needs beginning around December 2026.

Candidates may be interviewed and screened in advance so qualified applicants can complete licensing, training, and onboarding requirements before positions become available.

Specific assignment details, schedules, locations, and additional responsibilities will be discussed with candidates as they progress through the hiring process.

Spear Security is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is at-will and does not guarantee any specific assignment, schedule, number of hours, or duration of employment.

After submitting your indeed application, qualified applicants may be asked to complete the Spear Security Employment Application for additional screening.

This additional application helps our hiring team evaluate availability, qualifications and situational judgement as part of the hiring process.

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Seattle, WA 98101 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25