Security Guard - Armed jobs in the United States

Armed Security Guard - Day Shift

Security Officers are responsible for the protection of life and property, detection and prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, and enforcement of laws and ordinances.

Additionally, good documentation skills are required for this position as it is important to document activities and incidents which are witnessed, or the Security Officer is involved in.

All candidates must be able to make good judgement decisions and present well to the public. All candidates must have reliable transportation and a reliable communication device.

All candidates must be able to pass a drug test (including THC), and possess a clean DMV record.

Armed Security Guard

Armed Guard Private Security, Inc. is actively seeking Armed Security Guards for a day shift position. Assignment's schedule is based on an alternative work schedule of 4 / 10's, Monday - Friday, with a designated weekday off.

All candidates must have a current BSIS Security Guard Card and a current BSIS Exposed Firearm Permit or application pending for Firearm Permit, with all required training certificates.

All candidates must be willing to obtain at least two less than lethal weapons certifications and acquire said weapons within 60 days of hire.

CPR certification will be required within 60 days of hire.

Wage Scale : $17.54 - $19.16 per hour

Wage scale is dependent upon training and licensure / certifications :

BSIS Firearm Permit

BSIS Baton Permit

BSIS Taser Certification

BSIS Chemical Agent Certification

American Red Cross CPR / First Aid Certification

Required :

Candidates must be at least 18 years old

Must have H.S. Diploma / GED

Must be legally authroized to work in the United States

Must have valid Driver's License or state issued I.D.

Must have reliable transportation

Must pass a reference check; drug test, including TCH

Physical Requirements :

Must be able to sit, stand, and / or walk for majority of assigned shifts.

Must be able to physically control hostile subjects, including restraining in handcuffs, if / when required.

Must be able to lift objects up to 25 lbs. in a safe manner on occasion.

Must be able to safely retain any weapons on person against potential assailants who may try to take them from the guard.

Armed Guard Private Security Inc., PPO120255, is one of the area’s fastest growing and leading security providers in northern California, with opportunities for internal growth and advancement as well additional training (career development available).

Armed Guard Private Security is not only committed to being the best security company around, but also the best security employer around.

Upon hire, each employee is issued uniforms, a company owned cell phone and two-way radio for reporting and communication needs.

In addition to hourly wage, we pay all employees a TAX FREE hourly cell phone reimbursement and weekly reimbursement for use of any employee owned equipment.

We offer equipment purchasing programs to help purchase duty weapons, as well as additional training opportunities.

Benefits offered : Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, sick pay, holiday pay, 401k, flex spending account, dependent spending account, paid vacation time, and more.

Last updated : 2024-05-03