Armed Security Officer

INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS INC•Federal Way, WA

8d•$46 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Inter-Con Security Systems is hiring a full-time Armed Security Officer for a temporary, eight-month assignment from January 2027 through August 2027. The position is described as located in Federal Way, Washington, although the posting’s application questions also refer to Grand Coulee, Washington. The role supports critical facilities and infrastructure through a highly trained security team. Training is provided, including instruction in safe weapons handling and marksmanship. The officer conducts equipment checks and interior and exterior patrols of buildings and surrounding areas, monitors personnel movement and building activity, interacts with employees during patrols, watches for suspicious or unauthorized activity, and responds to emergencies. The work is in person. The posted compensation is $34.52 per hour plus a $6.87-per-hour health and welfare benefit. That benefit covers employee medical, dental, and vision coverage, with any excess allocated to the employee’s 401(k). The position also includes negotiated annual wage increases, paid time off, federal holidays, paid training, career development, recognition programs, and provided uniforms and equipment.

Requirements

Be a United States citizen.
Be at least 21 years old.
Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Be able to pass a federal background check.
Be fluent in written and spoken English.
Have strong customer service experience.
Prior security experience is not required; training is provided.

Nice To Haves

Experience in security, military, law enforcement, corrections, customer service, or another safety-focused role, or relevant transferable experience.
An active Washington Unarmed or Armed Guard Card, or willingness to obtain one during training.
Reliable transportation to attend work at the location specified in the application questions.
A Federal Real ID, or ability to obtain one upon hire.

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, the complex, parking areas, and garages.
Conduct random foot patrols of work areas, stairwells, restrooms, lobbies, and entrances.
Verbally interact with employees during patrols to provide a visible 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 maintain the safety and security of work areas.
Respond to emergency situations involving the office complex.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefit of $6.87 per hour, covering employee medical, dental, and vision, with excess allocated to the employee’s 401(k).
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.
Flexible scheduling is listed among the company’s general benefits.