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/hr:
  San Antonio, TX
• $22.99/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
• $27.24/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
• $30.00/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.

• 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…