Armed Security Officer

Job Summary

In this role Physical Security Officers (PSO’s) can expect to be working in demanding and fast paced environments. PSO’s may find themselves working in a wide range of areas to include medical centers, government facilities, hospitality venues and public events. Additionally PSOs may be asked to work with a firearm. The PSO's mission is to protect all people, information and property assigned, while delivering on high‑end customer service.

PSOs represent the front line of our security services.

Monday – Friday, 3pm – 7pm.

• Responding to emergencies
• Ability to walk and strong observational skills
• Report writing skills
• Deterring and preventing crime
• Performing ingress/egress control procedures
• Investigating incidents
• Completing daily logs and incident reports
• Conducting regular walking or vehicle patrols
• Building and maintaining a professional rapport with clients, guests and co‑workers
• De‑escalating conflicts
• Detaining suspects
• Monitoring CCTV cameras
• Performing other related duties as assigned

• Current and valid driver’s license
• High school diploma or GED
• (1) year experience in armed security recommended
• Must be able to pass PAT and ASO course
• Must be able to pass drug screen
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient time‑management skills
• Reliable transportation
• Excellent de‑escalation skills
• Proficient firearms skills
• Extensive use‑of‑force knowledge
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, urinalysis screening and OPS training requirements

• Ability to work under stress / pressure
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Ability to wear a uniform
• Ability to pass Physical Agility Test (PAT)

• Officers shall maintain their hair in a neat, clean, and combed professional appearance
• Beards are not permitted. Mustaches must be clean and neatly trimmed. Mustaches may not extend down onto the upper lip area or down the sides past the juncture of the upper and lower lip lines. Mustaches will not extend beyond the corner of the mouth more than 3/8 inch. Handlebar mustaches are not allowed.
• Officer’s fingernails shall not extend more than ¼ inch from the tip of the finger or interfere in any ways with the performance of duty or with the safe drawing of issued equipment. Fingernail polish is allowed if it does not distract from the uniform.

• 3 Medical Plan Choices for full medical coverage
• Optional Health Savings Account
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k) with employer matching: dollar for dollar match from 1-3%, 50% match on 4-5%
• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
• Earned Sick and Safe Leave accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
• Paid training
• Defined vertical mobility and promotion opportunity

At‑Will Employment. Employment with OPS Security Group is voluntary and subject to termination by the employee or OPS Security Group at will, with or without cause and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this document shall be interpreted to conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the at‑will status of OPS Security Group employees.