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Armed Security Officer

Global Security Services
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/11/2026

Armed Security Officer

Founded in 1999, Global Security Services is full service private security, investigation and electronic security agency. Global Security Services’ provides expertise in consulting, physical security and protective services, investigation, electronic security and support of the total physical and electronic security environment. We are seeking Armed Security Officers to help provide armed uniformed security to businesses and various State and Federal agencies. www.GlobalSecurityServices.com

Qualification Requirements

  • Armed Security Officers must be proportionate in height and weight
  • Must be clean shaven and neatly groomed at all times
  • Must have valid Driver's License
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Must have weapons permit or be able to obtain one
  • Must be able to pass background clearance check and drug screening
  • Must have Good driving record
  • Must be able to pass a physical agility test (1 1/2 mile run in 17minutes and 30 seconds, and 19 push-ups within 2 minutes)
  • No tattoos on hands, fingers, neck or face permitted
  • Must be available for all shifts but mainly 1st shift/2nd shift
  • Must be available to work at two different facilities (one in Des Moines, Iowa and the second in Johnston, Iowa)
  • Position 1 Full-Time Schedule: Monday 7a,-5pm, Wednesday - Friday 10pm-6am (34 hours a week).
  • Schedules are subject to change due to emergencies, call offs and special events

Responsibilities of Armed Security Officers

  • Armed Security Officers will provide a general deterrence against the commission of wrongful acts attempted or committed against our client's employees, visitors, guests, or their property.
  • Provide directions and informational assistance to employees, visitors and guests.
  • Aid in the discovery of security violations and early reporting of emergencies.
  • Detain miscreants when lawful and appropriate.
  • Conduct roving patrol of facilities, grounds, parking lots, garages, out buildings and other functions outlined in written instructions.
  • Prepare written reports detailing security related activity on appropriate forms.

Benefits

  • We provide paid training for Basic Training, OC, Baton, Taser (where applicable) and NRA Law Enforcement Firearms classroom and range time.
  • We supply all training and duty ammunition.
  • We provide all of your uniforms (2 pair) duty equipment and weapons to include OC, baton, and Glock 22. You provide t-shirt and duty boots.
  • We provide paid vacation after 1 year of service.
  • PTO after 90 days of service.
  • We offer competitive pay to attract professionals who are career minded.
  • We pay 77% of the team member's health insurance premium. Ask of plan details...its great coverage unlike our competitors.
  • Work with professionals with a reputation of excellence spanning 25 years.

We believe that an effective team begins with diversity and inclusion. Global Security Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, dedicated to building strong teams that mirror our clients, businesses, and communities. We proudly support the military community and are a veteran friendly employer.

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Security: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)
  • weapon permit (Preferred)

Location:

  • Des Moines, IA 50309 (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)
  • Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Des Moines, IA 50309 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Des Moines, IA 50309: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22

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