Agent at Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations, Inc. in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

The Agent will perform a variety of assignments including concierge-level, residential, or event security, response services, basic driving, and investigations.

Essential Functions:

1. Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
2. Provide the client with concierge-level security at the company location and/or events;
   
   
   • Deescalate tense situations or individuals that may arise.
   • Write detailed incident reports following any incident, occurrence, or variance that warrants documentation.
3. Conduct quality investigations and complete investigative reports.
4. Provide response services related to emergency and crisis planning, high risk terminations, workforce disruptions, natural disaster, civil unrest, and threat monitoring.
5. Transport the client to and from company location and/or events.
6. Secure the client's residential perimeter;
   
   
   • Review CCTV, manage access controls, and respond to alarms, as needed.
7. Identify and escalate equipment deficiencies/failures.
8. All other duties, as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Certifications:

High School Diploma or GED with law enforcement, military, and/or security experience. Armed or unarmed OR guard card required. CCW required for some positions. Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Competencies:

• Concierge-level customer service experience.
• Able to complete thorough and accurate investigations and reports.
• Access control systems, CCTV, and alarm monitoring experience.
• Strong problem resolution skills.
• Able to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer knowledge; Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions:

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions;

• Exposure to sensitive and confidential information.
• Regular computer usage.
• Exposure to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.
• Rapid and effective decision-making during unusual or emergency situations.
• Frequent sitting, standing and/or walking for long periods of time and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
• Ability to adjust focus between close and distance vision.
• Travel, as required.

Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.

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