OX Sentinel Security Services
Careers at OX Sentinel

Stand the post.
Own the night.

We protect businesses, housing communities and public facilities across the Puget Sound. We are hiring calm, reliable people who show up on time, write a clear report, and treat everyone with respect.

Seattle · Tacoma · Puyallup · Pierce County $22.50 to $25.00 an hour Days, evenings and overnight Apply on your phone in about 10 minutes
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Two ways to join the team

UnarmedFull timePart time

Security Officer

$22.50 to $23.50 / hr
Seattle, Tacoma, Puyallup and Pierce County
  • Stand a post at one site: front desk, lobby, gate or parking area
  • Check people in, walk foot patrols and scan checkpoints with our app
  • Write clear daily activity and incident reports
  • Help residents, tenants and visitors with a calm, friendly attitude
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Mobile patrolFull timePart time

Patrol Officer

$23.50 to $25.00 / hr
Seattle, Tacoma, Puyallup and Pierce County
  • Drive a patrol route and check several client sites each shift
  • Lock and unlock buildings, check doors, lights and fences
  • Respond to alarms and client calls, then report what you found
  • Valid driver license and a good driving record required
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Not licensed yet? You can still apply. Washington requires a security guard license before your first paid shift, and we will walk you through the steps.

How hiring works

Fast, fair and clear

Apply onlineAbout 10 minutes on your phone. Upload a resume if you have one.
Phone screenWe call you within a few business days to talk about shifts and sites.
InterviewMeet a supervisor in person or by video.
Offer and checksAfter a conditional offer: background check, fingerprints and a drug screen.
Train and startSite orientation, post orders and our officer app. Then your first shift.

What you need

  • 18 years or older and allowed to work in the United States
  • A Washington security guard license, or ready to get one before your first shift
  • A smartphone for our officer app (clock in, checkpoints, reports)
  • Reliable way to get to your site on time
  • Able to stand and walk for most of a shift and use stairs, with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Patrol Officers: valid driver license and a good driving record

What you get

  • $22.50 to $23.50/hr (Security Officer) or $23.50 to $25.00/hr (Patrol Officer)
  • Washington paid sick leave from day one, Paid Family and Medical Leave, and L&I workers compensation
  • Overtime at 1.5 times your rate over 40 hours a week, and paid site training
  • Day, evening and overnight shifts, full time or part time
  • Clear post orders and a supervisor you can reach 24/7
  • Modern tools: everything on your phone, no paper logs
  • Room to grow into lead, patrol and supervisor roles
Questions

Before you apply

Do I need a security guard license to apply?

No. You can apply without one. Washington law requires a security guard license before you work a paid shift, so if we make you an offer we will help you with the steps and the fingerprint appointment.

Do you ask about criminal history on the application?

No. Under the Washington Fair Chance Act we do not ask about criminal history on the application. After a conditional job offer we run the background and fingerprint checks that a security guard license requires, and we look at each person individually.

Is there a drug test?

Yes, after a conditional offer, at a clinic near you, at no cost to you. Our standard pre-hire test does not screen for cannabis (THC). We are a drug- and alcohol-free workplace while on duty.

What if I do not have a resume?

That is fine. The application has a short work history section. A resume just helps us learn about you faster.

How soon will I hear back?

Usually within a few business days. If you have questions, call (206) 593-2212 or email info@oxsentinelsecurityservice.com.

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