20 Best armed security officer jobs in Washington, DC (Hiring Now!)

Police Officer (Uniformed Division)
United States Secret Service —Washington, DC
Possess a current valid U.S. driver's license. Traveling in support of the Presidential, Vice Presidential, and foreign heads of state/government missions.
$66,562 a year
Police Officer (Uniformed Division) - SPEAR
United States Secret Service —Washington, DC
Possess a current valid U.S. driver's license. Applicants must be able to hear the whispered voice at 15 feet with each ear without the use of a hearing aid.
$73,502 a year
Police Officer
The Supreme Court of the United States Police Department —Washington, DC
The Supreme Court Police enforce Federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations, as well as enforce regulations governing the Supreme Court Building and…
$81,552 - $139,419 a year
Captain (Armed Security)
Paragon Systems, Inc. —Washington, DC
Conducting random and scheduled post checks to ensure all officers throughout the contract meet all uniform and certification guidelines.
$80,000 - $85,000 a year
Armed Security Officer -BOP
Paragon Systems, Inc. —Washington, DC
Valid security guard license and any required certifications. _Control Access:_ Manage the admittance process to the client site and facility, monitoring…
$30.68 - $32.93 an hour
Armed Security Officer-ICE
Paragon Systems, Inc. —Washington, DC
Valid security guard license and any required certifications. _Control Access:_ Manage the admittance process to the client site and facility, monitoring…
$35.02 an hour
Armed Security Officer - NCR
Paragon Systems, Inc. —Washington, DC
Lastly, duties also include preserving order and acting to enforce regulations / directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premise.
$20.57 - $38.00 an hour
Armed Security Officer
Sentry Force Security LLC —Fairfax, VA
These armed security officers will patrol and secure assigned premises as well as identify risks to staff and patrons. First Aid and CPR/AED certified.
$18 - $25 an hour
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Armed Security Officer (Service Source)
Paragon Systems, Inc. —Capitol Heights, MD
Lastly, duties also include preserving order and acting to enforce regulations / directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
$26.14 an hour
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Project Manager - Electronic Security
Netcom Technologies —Washington, DC
You will use your effective persuasive oral and written communication skills and professional demeanor to maintain current customer relationships while building…
$80,000 - $125,000 a year
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Armed Protective Security Officer - MD
Hana Industries Inc. —Lanham, MD
Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing requirements. Controls access to facility through the admittance…
Estimated: $47.4K - $60.1K a year
Armed Special Police Officer (S.P.O)
Watkins Security Agency of DC —Washington, DC
Must have a valid DC Armed Special Police Officer license - REQUIRED. DC armed Special Police Officer license (Required). Provide assistance to people in need.
$23.79 - $25.87 an hour
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4d
SPO (Armed) Dispatcher- Washington, D.C.
BTI Security —Washington, DC
Candidates must have an active Armed SPO license issued by the District of Colombia (DC), Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), or Security Officers Management…
Estimated: $40.3K - $51K a year
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Metro Transit Police Officer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority —Washington, DC
Valid driver’s license from jurisdiction of residence. Responds to calls for police matters, disaster and emergency incidents.
$67,818 a year
6d
Diplomatic Security Officer (Sign on bonus up to $1,500)
Inter-Con Security Systems —Washington, DC
Possess a valid United States driver's license. Must possess a valid United States driver's license. Possess an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice (or…
From $40.61 an hour
Protective Security Officer (PSO)
KR Contracting, Inc —Washington, DC
Successful completion of a federal/state certified law enforcement education and training or police officer's standard training course that may result in a law…
$28 - $34 an hour
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Armed Security Officer (MGM National Harbor)
MGM Resorts International —National Harbor, MD
Monitor Access Points: Oversee and control the entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to ensure security and prevent the entry of…
$30 an hour
1d
Armed Proctective Security Officers (PSO), DHS/FPS - Silver Spring, MD
BTI Security —Silver Spring, MD
Carry firearm license/permit on person while on duty (Unless local or state law requires the contractor to maintain the records).
Estimated: $38.1K - $48.3K a year
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Executive Protection (EP) and Event Security Lead
GMR Protection Resources —McLean, VA
Valid U.S. driver’s license and U.S. passport. Accordingly, HR 218 and/or concealed carry license required for this position. CPR, Basic First Aid Training.
From $100,000 a year
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Now Sponsoring DC Armed SPO - Must have at least 5 yrs of Armed Experience
HIRE POLICE —Washington, DC
Successfully pass a comprehensive background inquiry to include a criminal history check, have previous physical armed guard experience.
$57,327 - $63,752 a year
Quick Apply

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Police Officer (Uniformed Division)

United States Secret Service - Washington, DC

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Job Details

$66,562 a year

Qualifications

Top Secret Clearance
High school diploma or GED
Surgery
Driver's License
Associate's degree
Under 1 year

Full Job Description

At their core, those who join the Secret Service are courageous, intelligent, strong and determined. A diverse team capable of balancing our investigative mission and fulfilling our protective legacy. Proven to be worthy of trust and confidence. Be tomorrow's Secret Service.

Duties

During the course of their careers, Uniformed Division Officers carry out assignments in protection. Duties include:

Providing protection for The White House Complex, The Vice President's Residence, The Main Treasury Building and Annex, and foreign diplomatic missions and embassies in the Washington, D.C. area.
Traveling in support of the Presidential, Vice Presidential, and foreign heads of state/government missions.
Enforcing mandated protective responsibilities as described under Title 18, United States Code, Section 3056A.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. citizenship is required.
Possess a current valid U.S. driver's license.

Conditions of Employment you will be required to:

Be at least age 20 and less than age 37 at the time you receive a conditional offer of employment, unless you have previous service in a Federal Civilian Law Enforcement position covered by special law enforcement or firefighter retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement. Applicants with veteran's preference must receive a conditional offer of employment prior to reaching age 40 to continue in the application process.
Possess uncorrected visual acuity of no worse than 20/100 binocular. Possess corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye. (Note: Lasik, ALK, RK, and PRK corrective eye surgeries are acceptable eye surgeries for Uniformed Division Officer applicants. Applicants will be considered eligible for the Uniformed Division Officer position provided specific visual tests are passed. The following are waiting periods for visual tests: Lasik-2 months after surgery, PRK-6 months after surgery, and ALK and RK-one year after surgery).
Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 25 decibels (A.S.A. or equivalent I.S.O.) in either ear in the 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz ranges. Applicants must be able to hear the whispered voice at 15 feet with each ear without the use of a hearing aid.
Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
Disclose any prior drug use, attempted use, and/or experimentation.
Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory. You will be ineligible to occupy this position if at any time you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless you received a pardon or your conviction was expunged or set aside.
Complete 12 weeks of intensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA or Artesia, NM and 17 weeks of specialized training at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, MD. Failure to pass the standards on the first attempt may result in separation from the Secret Service. Click https://www.secretservice.gov/careers/uniformed-division-officer/training
Certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so, if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.
Be appointed to this position under a limited-term Schedule B excepted appointment which is 3 years and 120 days. Upon completion of this period, you will either be converted to career status or separated based on the expiration of the appointment.

Qualifications

You qualify for the LE-01 grade level (starting salary $66,562) if you meet the following requirements:

Possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or certificate of equivalency.
Be the age of 20 at the time of application. Must be 21 at the time of appointment.

All qualification requirements listed above must be met by the cut-off date of the month in which you applied.

This is an open continuous announcement. The first cut-off date for consideration of applicants will be October 7, 2022. Thereafter, the cut-off for applications received will be every Friday of each month until the job opportunity announcement closes.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are considered in the following order: (1) preference eligibles having a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more; followed by (2) other 10-point preference eligibles; (3) 5-point preference eligible; and (4) non-preference eligibles (i.e., non-veterans). For information on veterans' preference, please click https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans/veterans-preference/

You will be evaluated based on the minimum qualification questions that are in the vacancy questions.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Applicants must successfully complete Phase I (see below) to be certified to receive a conditional offer of employment notification. In addition, applicants must successfully complete Phase II (see below) in order to receive final consideration for employment.

Phase I:

Uniformed Division Entrance Examination (UDEE)
Applicant Physical Abilities Test
Interview
Conditional Job Offer

Phase II:

Security Interview / Credit Check
Polygraph Examination
Medical Examination
Background Investigation (a top secret security clearance)

The Applicant Physical Abilities Test (APAT) evaluates an applicant's ability to perform the physical tasks required on the job by measuring muscular and dynamic strength, endurance, flexibility, aerobic capacity and other factors related to physical aptitude. The standards are anticipated to be the same regardless of age, gender or position. Prior to testing, applicants must obtain at Certificate of Wellness from a certified physician to be eligible to test. It is recommended that this certificate is completed as soon as possible. Please click https://www.secretservice.gov/sites/default/files/reports/2022-04/SSF%204337A%20Applicant%20Physical%20Abilities%20Test%20%28APAT%29%20Certificate%20of%20Wellness.pdf for the Certificate of Wellness.

To view the entire application process, please click https://www.secretservice.gov/careers/uniformed-division-officer/application-process, and click on the red arrow to move through the process.

The Secret Service follows stringent guidelines relating to illegal drug usage. An applicant's history is reviewed and a determination for employment is made according to our guidelines. For more information regarding the U.S. Secret Service drug guidelines please click https://secretservice.gov/careers/drug-policy. Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indicator of quality of prior experience, no points will be assigned.

For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers/common-terms-announcements.

Education

General Medical Requirements:

As determined by the Office of Personnel Management, the duties of this position require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of fingers, wrist, elbows, shoulders, hips and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs and feet must function sufficiently in order for applicants to perform the duties satisfactorily.

Since the duties of this position are exacting and involve the responsibility for the safety of others under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any condition that would hinder full, efficient performance of the duties of this position or that would cause the individual to be a hazard to himself/herself or to others is disqualifying.

There are also specific medical requirements for this position, and any chronic disease or condition affecting the respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, digestive, nervous, endocrine, lymphatic, nervous, genitourinary, and other systems that would impair full performance of the duties of the position may also be disqualifying.

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armed security officer jobs in Washington, DC

Police Officer (Uniformed Division)

Police Officer (Uniformed Division) - SPEAR

Police Officer

Captain (Armed Security)

Armed Security Officer -BOP

Armed Security Officer-ICE

Armed Security Officer - NCR

Armed Security Officer

Armed Security Officer (Service Source)

Project Manager - Electronic Security

Armed Protective Security Officer - MD

Armed Special Police Officer (S.P.O)

SPO (Armed) Dispatcher- Washington, D.C.

Metro Transit Police Officer

Diplomatic Security Officer (Sign on bonus up to $1,500)

Protective Security Officer (PSO)

Armed Security Officer (MGM National Harbor)

Armed Proctective Security Officers (PSO), DHS/FPS - Silver Spring, MD

Executive Protection (EP) and Event Security Lead

Now Sponsoring DC Armed SPO - Must have at least 5 yrs of Armed Experience

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