Armed Security Officer

Overview

About First Coast Security

Job Details

First Coast Security Solutions provides security services nationwide. We are seeking Armed Security Officers for protection of federally owned/leased facilities. This role you will play a critical part in maintaining a secure environment by observing, reporting, and responding to incidents as they arise. You will provide security and safety of client property, visitors, and personnel.

In addition to the base hourly wage, this position includes $5.25 per hour in Health and Welfare (H&W) benefits.

Responsibilities

• Control access to client facilities by verifying admittance, screening visitors, and preventing unauthorized entry.
• Provide courteous, professional interactions that reflect positively on the client and security department.
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and openly with visitors, employees, and team members.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and overall facility activity, including vehicle inspections, gate operations, CCTV monitoring, and remote access systems.
• Patrol assigned areas on foot or in a vehicle to identify hazards, detect security violations, and ensure safe conditions.
• Respond to incidents such as fires, medical emergencies, disturbances, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other situations following established procedures.
• Protect evidence and secure incident scenes as required, including setting up barriers and providing direction to others.
• Complete logs, reports, and documentation using proper grammar and accuracy.
• Report suspicious activities, safety concerns, or incidents to client representatives, supervisors, and public safety authorities as appropriate.
• Follow all safety rules, company policies, and site procedures, request clarification when unsure of policies.
• Other related duties may be assigned based on site needs.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be able to provide a valid social security card and birth certificate.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Shall fluently speak, read, comprehend, and compose coherent written reports in English.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Monitor Security cameras.
• Must possess NY Security Guard Registration.
• Must possess an active NYS Armed Guard Certification.
• Must have a valid NY state pistol permit.
• Attention to detail including legible report writing.
• Must have good verbal and written communications.
• Ability to work as a group or independently to resolve, triage and provide precise information while working with minimum supervision.
• Must maintain all required licenses, permits and certifications.
• Must be able to respond to alarms and detect emergency situations visually, smell and hear.
• Ability to perform for long extended periods of time stand, sit, walk, climb stairs and/or drive.
• Must be able to pass physical agility test.
• Preferred not required: Successful completion of a federal/state certified law enforcement education and training or police officer's standard training course that may result in a law enforcement appointment or commission.
• Must have verifiable documentation of at least one experience level and at least one educational level or any reasonable combination listed below:
  
  

Experience

• Must have within the last five (5) years, three (3) years of verifiable security experience, completion of a Police Officer's Standard Training (POST), and/or three years a minimum of three (3) years of honorable service as a member of any U.S. Armed Forces component.
  
  

Education

Minimum a High School Diploma or GED from an accredited learning institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Certification Requirements

• New York State Armed Guard License
• New York State Pistol License
• New York State Driver's License
  
  

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED