Armed Security Guard (Full-Time or On-Call Only)

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: 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.

POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: DUTIES AND 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.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Education, Certifications, Licenses, and Experience:

• 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 background checks prior to assignment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting and interaction with the public.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to the assigned site.

Work Environment:

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