Armed Security Guard / Officer

Job description

Job description

Overview

This FULL-TIME / PART TIME position is for an armed security officer at various locations in Waco and Temple at various federal buildings. If you do not have a current Level 3 commission card from Texas, do not apply.

Synopsis

FPS Protective Security Officers (PSOs) are primarily responsible to perform security and monitoring work such as securing federal buildings and property, protecting personnel, equipment and material, and controlling access to work locations by employees and visitors. The PSO will respond to emergencies, conduct inspections and perimeter checks, and access control.

Licensing Requirements

All applicants must have a valid Level 3 from the State of Texas

Job Requirements

• All applicants will undergo a government back ground check to obtain the required security clearance.

Clean background check (no felonies or domestic violence / assault charges)

U.S. Citizen / hold a social security card

Must have a high school diploma or GED

Minimum of 21 years of age

Shall fluently speak, read, comprehend, and compose coherent written reports in English

Pass a Medical Evaluation (to be paid for by the company)

Drug Screen (to be paid for by the company)

The company will assist in processing for federal background clearances

Only those applicants with 2 years as a licensed armed guard, OR current / previous military (with honorable discharge), OR former law enforcement will be considered.

Certification Requirements

Level 3 Commission Card

Valid Driver's License

Valid First Aid / AED / CPR card

Training Requirements

All applicants must be 100% trained in both classroom and range / weapons prior to standing post. The government requires that all applicants attend :

1 week of range training (in person), followed by 2 days of x-ray / screening training. All training is paid for by the company and all applicants will receive training rate pay.

All uniforms / gear / duty weapon / ammo is provided by the company.

All guards on this contract belong to a union.

Pay :

Training Pay for new hires : 17.75 per hour

Once you qualified and on post : $27.00 per hour and additional $4.70 per hour for health and welfare.

Benefits :

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off / Vacation

Sick Leave

Referral program

Schedule : varies

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Schedule :

10 hour shift

12 hour shift

8 hour shift

Day shift

Guards do not work nights, weekends, or holidays

Education :

High school or equivalent (Required)

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

Education :

Must have a High school diploma or GED at a minimum