Armed Guard/Security Officer

Job Description:  This position is for an armed security guard at various Federal Sites in and around Cincinnati. 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.

All applicants must be able to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance. This background is conducted by the US Government and will review all work history, residential/living history, credit report, etc. 

This process can take up to 3-6 months. 

To be eligible to apply for this position, the following requirements must be met:

1. Obtain a TS security clearance (the company will assist in this process)

2. Complete all security clearance processes to include fingerprints. 

3. Must have a valid drivers license

4. Must be a US citizen 

5. Must have a copy of your birth certificate 

6. Must have a copy of your high school/GED or college transcripts 

7. Must have your OPOTA from Ohio to perform as an armed guard. 

8. Must be able to pass a medical and drug screen.

Required Training: Upon obtaining the required security clearances, all applicants must be able to pass: 

1. First aid/AED/CPR course. 

2. OC Spray and expandable baton course. 

3. Weapons training course (this is a 3 day course in Cincinnati) 

4. Various other in person class room training requirements and OJT training. 

5. X-Ray screening training 

Licensing Requirements

All applicants must have a valid Ohio Armed Security License (issued by the State of Ohio). 

To obtain an Ohio PISGS license,  Step-by-Step Instructions | Ohio Homeland Security

You must have 2 years of previous security experience, military experience, or law enforcement experience to apply for a security license with the State of Ohio. 

 Job Requirements

• Clean background check (no felonies or domestic violence/assault charges). This will affect your ability to obtain the required TS clearance. 
• 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

Pay  $37.00 per hour plus an additional $5.40 per hour (health and welfare)

All guards on this contract belong to a union. 

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Referral program
• All guards are provided all uniform/gear/equipment/weapon/ammo upon hiring. 

Schedule: Will vary.