Armed Security Officer

Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment through professional armed presence, access control enforcement, visitor verification, badge management, camera monitoring, and countersurveillance operations. This position requires prior law enforcement and/or military experience and the ability to operate in a structured, high-visibility security environment while adhering to all applicable laws, policies, and use-of-force standards.

2-2-3 Schedule, 12 hours shifts

Primary Responsibilities

Access Control & Visitor Management

• Control and monitor facility entry and exit points
• Verify employee, contractor, and visitor credentials and identification
• Issue, manage and recover visitor badges
• Enforce access policies and report unauthorized access attempts

Surveillance & Monitoring

• Monitor fixed and mobile CCTV systems and alarm panels
• Identify suspicious activity or security anomalies in real time
• Conduct routine and targeted patrols to ensure facility integrity

Countersurveillance & Threat Detection

• Observe and detect potential hostile surveillance activities
• Identify behavioral indicators consistent with pre-incident planning
• Report suspicious persons, vehicles, or activities immediately
• Coordinate with supervisors and law enforcement as required

Armed Security Operations

• Carry and employ issued firearm/equipment in compliance with policy and law
• Maintain professional armed presence in full uniform
• Adhere to established use-of-force and escalation protocols
• Respond to emergencies, alarms, and security incidents

Reporting & Professional Conduct

• Prepare accurate written incident and shift activity reports
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Represent the organization professionally at all times
• Comply with all company SOPs, client directives, and legal requirements

Required Qualifications

• Prior law enforcement or military service (honorable discharge if applicable)
• First Aid, CPR, AED, or tactical medical training
• Ability to meet armed security licensing and certification requirements
• Strong observational, communication, and decision-making skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional under stress
• Proficiency with access control systems and CCTV monitoring (or ability to learn)
• High level of integrity, reliability, and situational awareness

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous armed private security experience
• Experience in access control, executive protection, or critical infrastructure security
• Familiarity with countersurveillance techniques

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and patrol for extended periods
• Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations
• Must be able to carry duty equipment, including firearm and body armor
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Licensing & Compliance

• Must meet all federal, state, and local armed security requirements
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (if applicable)
• Successful completion of background check, drug screening, and firearms qualification

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and assignment
• Uniform and equipment provided (as applicable)
• Opportunities for advancement and specialized assignments

The NC Protection Group consists of a proven team of performers with the knowledge, confidence, and experience needed to provide responsive, cost-effective protection solutions in today’s uncertain world. Our mission is to offer the highest level of personal protection service and training that includes comprehensive risk analysis, as well as protection of vital assets, coupled with extraordinary customer service.

Our highly trained, licensed & experienced personal protection specialists bring unparalleled knowledge, integrity, and professional expertise to a broad spectrum of protection concerns. They share over 100 years of combined service in the field of personal protection with a proven reputation in a global market.

The NC Protection Group has global capabilities and is ready to go at a moment’s notice. The majority of the work in which our U.S. based specialists will be engaged revolves around large corporations, celebrities, and those VIP’s who have a need for the ultimate in personal protection and service.

We look forward to having you join our team!