Armed Site Security Specialist
About The Position
The Site Security Specialist supports on-site security operations and serves as a key professional security asset to the client. The role executes security measures, assesses threats, responds to incidents, and coordinates with internal teams, client leadership, and external partners. It requires sound judgment, professionalism, emotional maturity, and the ability to remain calm and effective during high-stress or emergency situations. Specialists are expected to maintain high standards of appearance, conduct, firearms proficiency, and operational readiness while delivering professional security services in a corporate environment. The role may require extended periods of standing, walking, or sitting and occasional exposure to environmental conditions. Short-notice travel may be required. Candidates must be able to perform all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation, maintain professional appearance and fitness for duty, and safely and responsibly carry and deploy a firearm when required. Personnel must exercise restraint, good judgment, and professionalism in all interactions and security-related responses. Applicants must provide documentation verifying qualifications, experience, certifications, and licensing during the hiring process. Documentation may include DD214 records for prior military service, instructor certifications, security licenses, firearms or training certifications, and other relevant supporting documents. Required documents must be submitted before final consideration.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years in corporate security, operational security, military, or law enforcement environments.
- Experience with active assailant prevention and response programs.
- Valid state-issued Armed Security Guard License where required by jurisdiction.
- Valid Concealed Carry License or Permit.
- Legal authority to carry a firearm in the state of assignment.
- Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- Ability to successfully complete company firearms qualification and ongoing proficiency requirements.
- Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and emotional maturity in dynamic or high-pressure environments.
- Ability to remain calm, composed, and effective during emergencies, incidents, or confrontational situations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact professionally with executives, employees, clients, vendors, and law enforcement.
- Proficiency in firearms handling, safe weapons manipulation, and defensive response principles.
- Strong attention to detail and situational awareness, with the ability to identify and appropriately respond to security concerns.
- Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, report writing, electronic documentation systems, and security technologies including CCTV and access control systems.
- Accountability, reliability, and commitment to operational standards and client service.
- Ability to perform all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to safely and responsibly carry and deploy a firearm when required.
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory or leadership exposure.
- Bachelor’s degree; it is preferred and not a substitute for experience.
Responsibilities
- Respond as an armed responder during active assailant events, emergencies, and security-related incidents, conducting initial investigative triage and emergency response actions.
- Support evacuations, lockdowns, shelter-in-place operations, and other emergency procedures, communicating effectively and maintaining composure under stress.
- Maintain proficiency with assigned firearms, defensive tactics, emergency response procedures, and operational readiness standards in accordance with company policy.
- Serve as a liaison among the company, client, and security personnel, supporting service delivery objectives and professional client relationships.
- Review Daily Activity Logs, support surveillance detection efforts, and assist with investigations, reporting, and intelligence gathering.
- Support training delivery, security awareness initiatives, onboarding and offboarding processes, scheduling, equipment accountability, and site-specific security operations.
- Use sound judgment and situational awareness when interacting with employees, visitors, clients, law enforcement, and vendors.
- Perform additional job-related duties as assigned in support of the client and operational mission.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
