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, knowledge, and experience)

$20.00/hr:
Birmingham, AL;
El Paso, TX;
Laredo, TX;
McAllen, TX

$22.00/hr:
Austin, TX;
Lubbock, TX;
San Antonio, TX

$23.00/hr:
Albuquerque, NM;
Bartlett, TN;
Charleston, SC;
Charlotte, NC;
Dallas, TX;
Desoto, TX;
Fort Myers, FL;
Fort Worth, TX;
Michigan City, IN;
Nashville, TN

$24.00/hr:
Atlanta, GA;
Doral, FL;
Fresno, CA;
Houston, TX;
Lauderdale Lakes, FL;
Miami, FL;
Morrisville, NC;
Orlando, FL;
Tampa, FL;
West Palm Beach, FL;
Yuma, AZ

$25.00/hr:
Bakersfield, CA;
Burbank, IL;
East Hartford, CT;
Kentwood, MI;
Modesto, CA;
Naperville, IL;
Norridge, IL;
Pikesville, MD;
Riverside, CA;
Warren, MI;
Waukegan, IL

$26.00/hr:
Oxnard, CA;
Portland, OR

$27.00/hr:
Alexandria, VA;
Aurora, CO;
Bronx, NY;
Brooklyn, NY;
Elizabeth, NJ;
Hackensack, NJ;
Hauppauge, NY;
Jamaica, NY;
Long Island City, NY;
Port Chester, NY;
Salinas, CA;
St. Paul, MN;
West Sacramento, CA;
Wheaton, MD

$28.00/hr:
Bellflower, CA;
Buena Park, CA;
Chula Vista, CA;
City of Industry, CA;
El Centro, CA;
Gardena, CA;
Los Angeles, CA;
Pomona, CA;
Revere, MA;
San Fernando, CA;
San Marcos, CA;
Santa Rosa, CA;
Tustin, CA

$29.00/hr:
San Francisco, CA;
San Jose, CA

$32.00/hr:
Oakland, CA

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.

• 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 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 requiring physical exertion in response to security incidents.
• Must successfully complete USCIS Office of Security and Integrity (OSI) suitability screening and…