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Armed Protective Security Officer - Washington DC

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Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
Job Description

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Position Summary

Responsible for providing armed security at designated U.S. Government facilities, ensuring the safety of personnel, visitors, and property. May be assigned to duties within a Control Center. This is a union-represented position.

PAY: $41.30/hr and $6.67 Health and Wellness

Responsibilites

Effectively and efficiently screen and process visitors.

Identify, report, delay or detain persons who violate rules and regulations.

Conduct internal and external roving foot patrols, traffic control.

Ability to maintain excellent detection rate on x ray machine.

Detect and respond to alarms and emergencies.

Communicate and remain accessible via two-way radio or company issued cellular phone.

Understand and comply with all requirements defined within company documents to include:

Post and General Orders, plans, policies, procedures.

Provide first aid, CPR, and assist during emergencies as necessary.

Must be able to wear protective body armor as a part of the duty uniform.

Maintain Training, Physical Fitness, Agility Requirements, And Weapons Qualifications.

Must have visual and audio acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment, machines such as fire equipment and apparatuses, firearms and clearing barrels.

May be subject to outdoor conditions including extreme temperatures and weather.

Subject to high noise levels.

Subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

May be required to be fitted for and/or wear a respirator.

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, often without breaks, and may be required to climb stairs or ladders and walk-up inclines and on uneven terrain.

Must meet all physical and psychological standards as required by the contract.

Work is typically based in a busy environment and subject to frequent interruptions. Work hours depend on current availability but can include day shift, swing shift and overnight shifts. Weekends and holidays will be required.

Must be able to pass rigorous physical agility test

Auto req ID

469136BR

Minimum Education Required

Certifications/Security Clearances/Other (Enter Below)

Job_Category

Security

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Be a United States citizen; or a Lawful Permanent Resident who is currently or has served in the US Armed Forces.

Has a valid Social Security Card.

Experience

Have verifiable documentation of at least one experience level and at least one educational level or any reasonable combination listed below:

A minimum of two (2) years of security (armed); preferred five (5) years or law enforcement experience; or

A minimum of two (2) years; preferred five (5) years of honorable service as a member of any U.S. Armed forces component.

Education

Received a High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited learning institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or as identified on a DD214; or

A minimum of 60 credit hours, in a related field, from an accredited learning institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or

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

Shall fluently speak, read, comprehend, and compose coherent written reports in English.

Be a minimum of 21 years of age.

Must meet all contract requirements, including medical, physical abilities test, drug screening, psychological, background check, training and FPS suitability.

Secret Clearance Preferred But Not Required.

Must be able to pass physical agility requirements as outlined below:

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other City*

Washington

State*

District of Columbia

Job Code

Security Staff

Affiliate Sponsor

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