Security Officer 2026-02594

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer protects the Wyoming Air National Guard installation, including aircraft, personnel, buildings, and other essential resources. The role provides entry control, monitors alarms, conducts security checks and investigations, and provides armed security response. Candidates must be enlisted members of the Wyoming Air National Guard or Army National Guard members willing to transfer to the Air National Guard. The position requires a Secret security clearance, membership in the Guard, deployment as part of the Quick Reactionary Force team, and compliance with Air Force Security Forces standards for arming and use of force. The position currently works 12-hour shifts (4+4 flex).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One to two years of progressive work experience in security, one to two years of military service experience, or successful completion of Air Force Security Forces Technical School.
Must be an enlisted member of the Wyoming Air National Guard, or an Army National Guard member willing to transfer to the Air National Guard.
Obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and Guard membership.
Be available for deployment as a member of the Quick Reactionary Force team, part of a dual federal/state mission.
Pass a personal security investigation and reference check.
Meet Air Force Security Forces standards for arming and use of force.
Pass the Air Force physical fitness test annually.
Knowledge of industrial security; state directives applicable to the Wyoming Air National Guard; applicable Air Force instructions, manuals, handbooks, and pamphlets; Wyoming Air National Guard 153rd SFS/AW instructions, operating instructions, and plans; and local laws governing detention.
Communication and investigation skills.

Nice To Haves

Military or civilian police, correctional security, or similar security-related employment.
Attendance at the Air Force Security Forces Technical Training School.

Responsibilities

Provide entry control to Air National Guard facilities.
Check identification of people and vehicles.
Maintain logs, records, and security police blotters.
Monitor base alarm systems and conduct routine alarm checks; respond to alarm activations.
Provide security and armed response at weapons and ammunition storage areas, restricted and controlled areas, classified vaults, fuel storage facilities, aircraft, helicopter parking ramps, and hangars.
Investigate suspicious people or activity on or near National Guard facilities.
Conduct physical security checks of buildings, doors, windows, and fence lines.
Conduct minor investigations into thefts, vandalism, property damage, vehicle accidents, and other law enforcement or security matters.