Armed Security Officer

Armed Security Officer

Pay Rate: $40.47 per hour (Effective June 1, 2026)

Objective

This position is under the direct supervision of the Captain and is responsible for the protection, safeguarding, and security of assets, personnel, customers, and all visitors.

Essential Functions

Read and understand the English language to effectively carry out applied printed rules, detailed orders, instructions, and training materials. Have a command of both the written and spoken English language to properly communicate in person or via electronic devices (telephone and radio) with co-workers and the general public. Maintaining a professional, discreet and courteous demeanor under stressful situations, security personnel routinely encounter. Be able to compose precise short paragraphs, written reports, and other reports in the English language as necessary.

Job Duties

Performs security patrols.

Enforces access control procedures.

Protects property from theft, embezzlement, sabotage, fire, and accidents.

Investigates and write reports on accidents, incidents, suspicious activities, safety and fire hazards, and other security-related situations.

Assist customers, employees, and visitors in following the department's procedures.

May perform other related duties as assigned by a security Lieutenant and security Project Manager.

Candidate Qualifications:

To be eligible to perform duties under this contract, a PSO shall meet the following general qualifications:

• Be a United States citizen; or a Lawful Permanent Resident who is currently a member of, or who possesses a verifiable honorable discharge from, any component of the United States Armed Forces
• Must be 21 years of age
• Been issued a Social Security Card by the Social Security Administration
• Have verifiable documentation of one experience and one education level listed below:
• • Experience:
  • • A minimum of two (2) years of armed security experience or one (1) year of law enforcement experience in a full-duty status with a full-service police department in a municipality, state, or federal law enforcement department within the US, and have resigned or retired in good standing; or
    • A minimum of two (2) years of honorable service as a member of any US Armed Forces (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard)
  • Education:
  • • High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or as identified on DD Form 214.
• Must fluently speak, read, comprehend English, and be able to compose written reports in English.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

The applicant must submit to a pre-employment medical exam and drug screening.

The applicant must be able to pass an NLIC / State / Local Background check and Credit check (as applicable).

The applicant must obtain client/site suitability approval.

Initial Weapons

Basic Training

36-Hour Tri-Annual Training

MEB

OC

First Aid, CPR, AED

FPS Orientation

FPS NWDTP

FPS Firearms Qualification