Armed Security Guard; or On-Call

POSITION INFORMATION: BASIC DETAILS

Travel Requirement:
No

Teleworking:
No (On-site requirement)

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time or On-Call Only

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Pay:
Competitive Hourly Rate (Based on location)*

$19.82/hr:
Laredo, TX

$19.93/hr:
El Paso, TX

$20.70/hr:
McAllen, TX

$22.17/hr:
Lubbock, TX

$22.82:
San Antonio, TX

$29.00/hr:
Austin, TX

$23.00/hr:
Birmingham, AL

$23.40/hr:
Michigan City, IN

$23.45/hr:
Fort Myers, FL

$23.53/hr:
Bartlett, TN

$23.70/hr:
Dallas, TX;
Desoto, TX;
Fort Worth, TX

$24.04/hr:
Nashville, TN

$24.40/hr:
Yuma, AZ

$24.42/hr:
Orlando, FL

$24.45/hr:
Tampa, FL

$24.56/hr:
Atlanta, GA

$24.70/hr:
Doral, FL;
Lauderdale Lakes, FL;
Miami, FL;
West Palm Beach, FL

$24.78/hr:
Houston, TX

$24.86/hr:
Fresno, CA

$25.55/hr:
Pikesville, MD

$25.57/hr:
Riverside, CA

$25.63/hr:
Warren, MI

$25.77/hr:
Bakersfield, CA

$25.86/hr:
Burbank, IL;
Naperville, IL;
Norridge, IL;
Waukegan, IL

$25.90/hr:
Modesto, CA

$25.97/hr:
Kentwood, MI

$26.75/hr:
Oxnard, CA

$27.08/hr:
West Sacramento, CA

$31.00/hr:
St. Paul, MN

$27.34/hr:
Aurora, CO

$27.54/hr:
East Hartford, CT

$27.70/hr:
Elizabeth, NJ;
Hackensack, NJ

$27.81/hr:
Alexandria, VA;
Wheaton, MD

$27.84/hr:
Salinas, CA

$28.60/hr:
Chula Vista, CA;
El Centro, CA;
San Marcos, CA;
Santa Rosa, CA

$28.86/hr:
Bellflower, CA;
Buena Park, CA;
City of Industry, CA;
Gardena, CA;
Los Angeles, CA;
Pomona, CA;
San Fernando, CA;
Tustin, CA

$29.00/hr:
Albuquerque, NM;
Port Chester, NY

$29.45/hr:
Revere, MA

$34.00/hr:
Portland, OR

$30.13/hr:
San Jose, CA

$30.44/hr:
San Francisco, CA

$32.00/hr:
Hauppauge, NY

$35.23/hr:
Oakland, CA

$38.00/hr:
Charleston, SC

$42.00/hr:
Bronx, NY;
Brooklyn, NY;
Long Island City, NY;
Queens/ Jamaica, NY

• Pay rates listed reflect the full rate for this position, including both the base pay and health and welfare benefits in accordance with applicable requirements.

Job Summary:

The Armed Security Guard is responsible for providing essential, high-level armed security services at an assigned U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) government facility. This role involves maintaining a visible presence, controlling access, screening visitors, and responding to incidents in strict compliance with federal contract requirements and Agency Security Classification (ASC) procedures. Guards work on-site, typically as part of a two-person team.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform continuous access control duties, including screening visitors and personnel using walk-through magnetometers and hand-held detection wands.
• Conduct regular facility checks, monitor surveillance systems, and ensure the overall security and integrity of the assigned USCIS site.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to all security incidents, emergencies, and alarms according to established post orders and emergency response plans.
• Accurately and thoroughly document all activities, incidents, and security breaches in daily and incident reports.
• Provide professional and courteous service while enforcing security protocols for all agency personnel and visitors.
• Maintain proficiency in the proper setup, calibration, and operation of all assigned security equipment, including screening devices.
• Ensure personal compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, and all site-specific Post Orders.
• Work effectively with the assigned partner guard and communicate clearly with the designated Regional Security Manager regarding any operational or personnel issues.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English proficiently.
• Must have minimum of two (2) years of armed, relevant security experience from a military, law enforcement, or commercial armed guard background.
• Must legally own and possess a registered approved 9mm semiautomatic pistol or .45 ACP handgun.
• Must possess and maintain an active State Security Guard License for the state of the assigned post.
• Must possess and maintain an active State Firearms License (or equivalent permit/qualification) for the state of the assigned post.
• Must maintain current firearm qualifications, first-aid/CPR certifications, and complete annual use-of-force training and de-escalation training consistent with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in the operation, calibration, and maintenance of walk-through metal detectors (magnetometers) and hand-held detection wands.
• Must be able to stand and patrol for extended periods and perform duties…