Armed Site Security Specialist

AT-RISK International • Chattanooga, TN

12d

About The Position

The Armed Site Security Specialist supports on-site security operations and serves as a 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 in high-stress or emergency situations. Specialists are expected to maintain professional appearance and conduct, firearms proficiency, and operational readiness while delivering security services in a corporate environment.

The role may involve extended periods of standing, walking, or sitting, occasional exposure to environmental conditions, and short-notice travel. Candidates must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation and safely and responsibly carry and deploy a firearm when required.

Applicants must provide documentation verifying qualifications, experience, certifications, and licensing during the hiring process. Examples may include DD214 documentation 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 of experience 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, and AED certification.
• Ability to successfully complete company firearms qualification and ongoing proficiency requirements.
• Proficiency in firearms handling, safe weapons manipulation, and defensive response principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact professionally with executives, employees, clients, vendors, and law enforcement.
• Strong attention to detail and situational awareness, with the ability to identify and appropriately respond to security concerns.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, report writing, electronic documentation systems, and security technologies, including CCTV and access control systems.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, emotional maturity, accountability, reliability, and commitment to operational standards and client service.
• Ability to remain calm, composed, and effective during emergencies, incidents, or confrontational situations.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to maintain fitness for duty and safely and responsibly carry and deploy a firearm when required.
• Willingness to travel on short notice if required.
• Submission of documentation verifying qualifications, experience, certifications, and licensing before final consideration.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory or leadership exposure.
• Bachelor’s degree; it does not 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 remaining composed in high-stress situations.
• Maintain proficiency with assigned firearms, defensive tactics, emergency response procedures, and operational readiness standards in accordance with company policy.
• Liaise between the company, client, and security personnel while supporting service delivery objectives and professional client relationships.
• Review Daily Activity Logs, support surveillance detection, and assist with investigations, reporting, and intelligence gathering.
• Support training delivery, security awareness initiatives, onboarding and offboarding, scheduling, equipment accountability, and site-specific security operations.
• Exercise sound judgment, professionalism, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed