Armed Security Officer: Re

Armed Security Officer:
Re-Announcement

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Do you have an interest in protecting, securing, and working at a military installation without being in the military? If so, the State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is hiring two Military Affairs Security Officers (Armed Security Officer). These positions are located at the Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) in Madison.

This recruitment may also be used to fill upcoming vacancies in the next six months at JFHQ or Truax Air Base, which is located adjacent to JFHQ and the Dane County Airport.

This is a job re‑announcement. We are collecting additional applications.

* If you applied within the last six months, you do not need to apply again.

The DMA provides essential, effective, and responsive military and emergency management capability for the citizens of our state and nation. During emergencies, no single organization can handle the response. The DMA consists of several organizations working together to plan, prepare, coordinate, and respond effectively when our communities and neighbors need us the most.

We offer an opportunity to engage with a team of dedicated professionals, with a truly worthwhile mission.

Our convenient location is near Madison College and adjacent to the Dane County Regional Airport with access to major highways. Our facility includes a fantastic fitness center, indoor pickleball court, and free on‑site parking.

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans after two months of employment).
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program: A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall wellbeing.
• Working for Wisconsin State Government may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

The Armed Security Officer provides armed security services to protect property and persons from sabotage, fire, espionage, theft, vandalism, and other hazards; controls entry and exit of all personnel, vehicles and other equipment at entry points to the National Guard Facility or Base. The Armed Security Officer assists and directs visitors; enforces parking regulations; ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations, rules and laws;

prepares and maintains records and documents; monitors base alarm systems; and attends training and safety classes.

New hires currently start at $25.38 per hour once they pass the qualification to carry firearms. This starting wage consists of a base pay of $23.38 per hour, plus a $2.00 per hour add‑on to the hourly rate for carrying a firearm while on duty. (The employer will provide the required firearm training.) These positions also have Protective Occupation Status within the Wisconsin Retirement System, which is an accelerated retirement benefit.

For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

The Department of Military Affairs does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I‑9.

These positions have the following conditions of employment:

• Must be at least 18 years old; possess a high school diploma, GED or HSED.
• Must qualify to carry firearms and remain qualified as a condition of employment. To be qualified, must not have been convicted of a felony or any domestic abuse charges or convictions.
• In addition, the…