Armed Fed Govt Security Guard
$52,000–$52,000 year
On-siteBowling Green, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Conduct armed foot patrols within government, corporate, retail, or fast food environments while monitoring CCTV, alarm systems, and access control. Proactively scan for threats, deter criminal activity, and engage customers by greeting, informing, and thanking them. Sound alarms for fires or unauthorized persons, warn violators of rule infractions, and permit authorized entry using hand-held wands. Investigate accidents and incidents, compose reports, and liaise with local law enforcement. Ensure designated areas remain clean and professional, assist with basic first aid, and troubleshoot customer issues. Maintain written logs as required by the post.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- State Licensed Armed Security Guard Card / License
- HR 218 Unrestricted Handgun Carry License or a County / Town Handgun Carry License for the Area you will be working in
- Verifiable work history
- 1 year of Armed Security experience
- Must be at least 18 years old or the minimum age required by the state, if higher
- Must be a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen authorized to legally work in the United States
- Ability to follow orders
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Active listening skills
- Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively
- Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately
- Attention to detail
- Must be able to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors
- Must have demonstrated ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public
- Must be warm, engaging, charismatic; and possess a natural ability to develop rapport with others in an authentic and sincere manner
- Must practice good judgment; high level of integrity
- Must be proactive; take initiative with minimal supervision
- Must be resourceful; think critically and finds solutions even without the obvious resources
- Must be able to navigate challenging situations while remaining positive
- Subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law
- Must be able to provide, upon job offer, a DD214 discharge document with discharge status indicated, if prior military
- Pass a State licensing test if driving a company-owned or client-provided vehicle
Desired Qualifications
- Pass and possess a State Licensed Armed Security Guard Card / License
- Possess a HR 218 Unrestricted Handgun Carry License or a County / Town Handgun Carry License for the Area you will be working in
- 1 year of Armed Security experience or as required by the contract for which you have applied to work, if greater
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