Armed Security Officer

Job Skills / Requirements

Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment through professional armed presence, access control enforcement, visitor verification, badge management, camera monitoring, and counter surveillance operations. This position requires prior law enforcement and/or military experience and the ability to operate in a structured, high-visibility security environment while adhering to all applicable laws, policies, and use-of-force standards.

2-2-3 Schedule, 12 hours shifts

• Control and monitor facility entry and exit points
• Verify employee, contractor, and visitor credentials and identification
• Issue, manage and recover visitor badges
• Enforce access policies and report unauthorized access attempts
• Monitor fixed and mobile CCTV systems and alarm panels
• Identify suspicious activity or security anomalies in real time
• Conduct routine and targeted patrols to ensure facility integrity
• Observe and detect potential hostile surveillance activities
• Identify behavioral indicators consistent with pre-incident planning
• Coordinate with supervisors and law enforcement as required
• Carry and employ issued firearm/equipment in compliance with policy and law
• Maintain professional armed presence in full uniform
• Adhere to established use-of-force and escalation protocols
• Respond to emergencies, alarms, and security incidents
• Prepare accurate written incident and shift activity reports
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Represent the organization professionally at all times
• Comply with all company SOPs, client directives, and legal requirements

• Prior law enforcement or military service (honorable discharge if applicable)
• First Aid, CPR, AED, or tactical medical training
• Ability to meet armed security licensing and certification requirements
• Strong observational, communication, and decision-making skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional under stress
• Proficiency with access control systems and CCTV monitoring (or ability to learn)
• High level of integrity, reliability, and situational awareness

• Previous armed private security experience
• Experience in access control, executive protection, or critical infrastructure security
• Familiarity with counter surveillance techniques
• Military Veteran
• Loss Prevention
• Law Enforcement
• Corrections
• Security
• Fire, EMT or Alarm Response

• NC Driver's License
• CPR, AED and basic first aid

• Ability to stand, walk, and patrol for extended periods
• Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations
• Must be able to carry duty equipment, including firearm and body armor
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays

• Must meet all federal, state, and local armed security requirements
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (if applicable)
• Successful completion of background check, drug screening, and firearms qualification
• Competitive pay based on experience and assignment
• Uniform and equipment provided (as applicable)
• Opportunities for advancement and specialized assignments

• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Uniform shirts and duty belt provided

This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift, Weekends.