Armed Security Officer (88699)

Inter-Con Security Systems•Federal Way, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Inter-Con Security Systems is hiring a full-time, temporary Armed Security Officer to support a client site in Washington. The officer will be part of a trained security team serving critical facilities and infrastructure, public venues, and personal protective services. The role includes training in safe weapons handling and marksmanship, with additional quarterly training in firearms, defensive tactics, and First Aid/CPR. The officer conducts equipment checks and reports malfunctions, performs interior and exterior patrols of buildings and surrounding areas, monitors access and activity, interacts with employees, and responds to emergencies. The posting lists the position in Federal Way, WA, but also states that it is located in Grand Coulee, WA. The position is scheduled for eight months, from January 2027 through August 2027. Pay is $34.52 per hour, plus a $6.87-per-hour Health and Welfare benefit. The benefit covers employee medical, dental, and vision coverage, with any excess allocated to the employee's 401(k). The posting also lists paid time off, federal holidays, training, career development, recognition programs, and provided uniforms and equipment.

Requirements

Must be a United States citizen.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be able to pass a federal background check.
Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
Must have strong customer service experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior security experience is not required; training is provided.
Experience in security, military, law enforcement, corrections, customer service, or a safety-focused role is asked about in the application.
An active Washington Unarmed or Armed Guard Card is asked about in the application; applicants without one are asked whether they are willing to obtain one during training.
Reliable transportation to the work location is asked about in the application.
A Federal Real ID, or ability to obtain one upon hire, is asked about in the application.

Responsibilities

Conduct functional checks of equipment and systems when assuming duties, and report malfunctions or deficiencies according to established procedures.
Perform interior and exterior patrols of designated buildings, parking areas, garages, and the surrounding complex.
Conduct random foot patrols of work areas, stairwells, restrooms, lobbies, and entrances.
Verbally interact with employees during patrols to provide a visible, active security presence.
Remain alert for unusual, suspicious, or unauthorized activity in and around the office complex.
Monitor personnel entering, exiting, and inside buildings.
Monitor building lobbies and help maintain the safety and security of work areas.
Respond to emergencies involving the office complex.

Benefits

Hourly pay of $34.52 plus a $6.87-per-hour Health and Welfare benefit.
Health and Welfare benefit covering employee medical, dental, and vision coverage, with any excess allocated to the employee's 401(k) retirement plan.
Annual wage increases as negotiated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Vacation and sick leave, with up to 136 hours of paid time off after one year of service.
Eleven paid federal holidays annually.
Recognition and reward programs.
Paid training and career development.
Extensive quarterly training in firearms, defensive tactics, and First Aid/CPR.
Opportunities for promotion and assignment as certified instructors in specialized areas.
Uniforms and equipment provided.