Emergency Response Team (ERT) Officer

You have done the post work.

You know what it means to stay alert follow standards write clear reports and keep people safe when most people are not paying attention.

Now you may be ready for more.

ARDENT Protection is hiring an Emergency Response Team Officer for the Central West region. This role is built for experienced Security Officers former law enforcement military professionals and serious protection professionals who want higher-readiness work stronger training and the chance to support other Officers in the field.

This is not a routine security post.

ERT Officers support changing field needs across armed and unarmed assignments. That may include guard services asset protection firewatch event security close protection workplace violence prevention field assessments officer training and other priority details.

This role includes a 60-hour weekly on-call commitment. This does not mean you are actively working 60 hours every week. It means you are expected to remain available responsive and ready to report during your assigned on-call schedule.

If you are ready for that level of trust and responsibility this may be a strong next step.

At ARDENT our ERT Officers are trusted to respond lead coach and help raise the standard in the field.

Our core values are People First Humble Excellence and Genuine Integrity. That means we protect people with care do the work without ego and do the right thing even when no one is watching.

• Base salary: $40000 per year.
• Year 1 earning potential: up to $65000 per year based on approved assignments eligibility and operational needs.
• On-call commitment: 60 hours per week.
• Current shift: Tuesday through Saturday 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
• Additional earnings may be available through ARDENTs Cash Grab Program approved emergency response assignments travel assignments training support and other operational opportunities based on business needs.
• Uniform and tactical gear provided. Firearm and personal accessories are not included.
• Company vehicles are provided for approved operational assignments and business use in accordance with Company policy.
• Ongoing professional training is provided.
• Travel assignments may include per diem and extra pay opportunities.
• Discretionary performance bonuses may be available.
• For mandatory range days ARDENT covers range fees required safety gear and ammunition.

The Emergency Response Team is more than a specialized field assignment.

It is an opportunity to grow as a leader within ARDENT.

ERT Officers receive advanced training support operational excellence across multiple locations mentor fellow Officers and play a key role in raising the standard of our organization.

The ERT program is designed to help identify and develop future field leaders by giving strong Officers the chance to lead by example build trust and support the team in higher-readiness situations.

Required Skills:

As an ERT Officer you will help protect people property and peace of mind when readiness matters most.

You may:

• Respond to scheduled and priority security details.
• Support armed and unarmed field assignments.
• Assist active sites when extra coverage or readiness is needed.
• Conduct field assessments with Security Officers.
• Support training and coaching for Security Officers in the field.
• Reinforce post orders reporting standards safety steps and ARDENT procedures.
• Serve as a role model by demonstrating ARDENTs values and reinforcing operational standards through daily actions.
• Check in with leadership before assigned work.
• Inspect your assigned company vehicle before use.
• Stay available and responsive during assigned on-call hours.
• Report to assigned locations within required response times.
• Communicate clearly with clients teammates leaders Security Officers and the public.
• Use good judgment and de-escalation skills in tense situations.
• Represent ARDENT with discipline care and professionalism.