Armed Security Officer

Securitas•San Francisco, CA

54d•Onsite

About The Position

A discreet, hospitality-forward protective presence across the campus — a polished building professional with high situational awareness, judgment, and readiness. Value comes from anticipation, relationship-building, and de-escalation, not visible enforcement or tactical presentation. The firearm is an emergency protective tool, not the identity of the role. Provide discreet protective capability within a high-profile Class A office campus. Identify and communicate emerging concerns before they become incidents. Coordinate with Building Management, Director of Security, SOC, Securitas, law enforcement, and visiting protective details. Provide trained protective response during serious security or life-safety events.

Requirements

6+ years in law enforcement, federal protective services, executive protection, military protective operations, or high-profile corporate security
Plainclothes/low-profile protective experience in a civilian setting strongly preferred
Documented firearms proficiency and a record of professional restraint and judgment
Strong interpersonal presence with executives, tenants, and law enforcement without a tactical posture
Excellent written/verbal communication
Current CPR/AED and First Aid (or obtainable before assignment)
Current CA BSIS Security Guard Registration (when performed as a registered guard) and BSIS Firearms Permit matching carried caliber
For concealed carry in civilian clothes: valid CA CCW or qualifying peace-officer concealed-carry authority
Current firearms requalification/training; compliance with all site-specific carry restrictions and post orders

Nice To Haves

Executive/dignitary-protection experience
Federal, state, or local law-enforcement background
CA POST Intermediate Certificate, formal EP training, or ASIS CPP/PSP certification
Experience in Class A office towers or high-profile public-facing properties
SF public-safety/protest-planning familiarity

Responsibilities

Hospitality & Protective Presence — polished presence in lobbies/common areas; engage naturally while remaining alert; de-escalate via courtesy and redirection
Situational Awareness — continuously assess for pre-incident indicators; report verified observations promptly to the Director of Security/SOC
Executive/VIP & Protective Detail Coordination — support senior executive and official visits; coordinate access/routes; defer to lead protective operation
Incident & Emergency Response — respond to medical, fire/life-safety, threat, and violent-behavior events; force only when legally justified, necessary, and proportionate; not a detention/enforcement role
Communication & Reporting — maintain contemporaneous notes; complete Daily Activity Reports; immediately report any use of force or firearm display