Armed Security Guard (Full-Time or On-Call Only)
Company
GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES LLC
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
27.08–30.00 an hour
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Job Description
POSITION INFORMATION: BASIC DETAILS
Travel Requirement: No
Teleworking: No (On-site requirement)
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time or On-Call Only
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Pay: Competitive Hourly Rate (Based on location)*
$19.82/hr: Laredo, TX
$19.93/hr: El Paso, TX
$20.70/hr: McAllen, TX
$22.17/hr: Lubbock, TX
$22.82: San Antonio, TX
$22.99/hr: Austin, TX
$23.00/hr: Birmingham, AL
$23.40/hr: Michigan City, IN
$23.45/hr: Fort Myers, FL
$23.53/hr: Bartlett, TN
$23.70/hr: Dallas, TX; Desoto, TX; Fort Worth, TX
$24.04/hr: Nashville, TN
$24.40/hr: Yuma, AZ
$24.42/hr: Orlando, FL
$24.45/hr: Tampa, FL
$24.56/hr: Atlanta, GA
$24.70/hr: Doral, FL; Lauderdale Lakes, FL; Miami, FL; West Palm Beach, FL
$24.78/hr: Houston, TX
$24.86/hr: Fresno, CA
$25.55/hr: Pikesville, MD
$25.57/hr: Riverside, CA
$25.63/hr: Warren, MI
$25.77/hr: Bakersfield, CA
$25.86/hr: Burbank, IL; Naperville, IL; Norridge, IL; Waukegan, IL
$25.90/hr: Modesto, CA
$25.97/hr: Kentwood, MI
$26.75/hr: Oxnard, CA
$27.08/hr: West Sacramento, CA
$27.24/hr: St. Paul, MN
$27.34/hr: Aurora, CO
$27.54/hr: East Hartford, CT
$27.70/hr: Elizabeth, NJ; Hackensack, NJ
$27.81/hr: Alexandria, VA; Wheaton, MD
$27.84/hr: Salinas, CA
$28.60/hr: Chula Vista, CA; El Centro, CA; San Marcos, CA; Santa Rosa, CA
$28.86/hr: Bellflower, CA; Buena Park, CA; City of Industry, CA; Gardena, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Pomona, CA; San Fernando, CA; Tustin, CA
$29.00/hr: Albuquerque, NM; Port Chester, NY
$29.45/hr: Revere, MA
$30.00/hr: Portland, OR
$30.13/hr: San Jose, CA
$30.44/hr: San Francisco, CA
$32.00/hr: Hauppauge, NY
$35.23/hr: Oakland, CA
$38.00/hr: Charleston, SC
$42.00/hr: Bronx, NY; Brooklyn, NY; Long Island City, NY; Queens/Jamaica, NY
• Pay rates listed reflect the full rate for this position, including both the base pay and health and welfare benefits in accordance with applicable requirements.
POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Job Summary:
The Armed Security Guard is responsible for providing essential, high-level armed security services at an assigned U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) government facility. This role involves maintaining a visible presence, controlling access, screening visitors, and responding to incidents in strict compliance with federal contract requirements and Agency Security Classification (ASC) procedures. Guards work on-site, typically as part of a two-person team.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Perform continuous access control duties, including screening visitors and personnel using walk-through magnetometers and hand-held detection wands.
• Conduct regular facility checks, monitor surveillance systems, and ensure the overall security and integrity of the assigned USCIS site.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to all security incidents, emergencies, and alarms according to established post orders and emergency response plans.
• Accurately and thoroughly document all activities, incidents, and security breaches in daily and incident reports.
• Provide professional and courteous service while enforcing security protocols for all agency personnel and visitors.
• Maintain proficiency in the proper setup, calibration, and operation of all assigned security equipment, including screening devices.
• Ensure personal compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, and all site-specific Post Orders.
• Work effectively with the assigned partner guard and communicate clearly with the designated Regional Security Manager regarding any operational or personnel issues.
Required Education, Certifications, Licenses, and Experience:
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have minimum of two (2) years of armed, relevant security experience from a military, law enforcement, or commercial armed guard background.
• Must legally own and possess a registered approved 9mm semiautomatic pistol or .45 ACP handgun.
• Must possess and maintain an active State Security Guard License for the state of the assigned post.
• Must possess and maintain an active State Firearms License (or equivalent permit/qualification) for the state of the assigned post.
• Must maintain current firearm qualifications, first-aid/CPR certifications, and complete annual use-of-force training and de-escalation training consistent with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in the operation, calibration, and maintenance of walk-through metal detectors (magnetometers) and hand-held detection wands.
• Must be able to stand and patrol for extended periods and perform duties requiring physical exertion in response to security incidents.
• Must successfully complete USCIS Office of Security and Integrity (OSI) suitability screening and background checks prior to assignment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting and interaction with the public.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to the assigned site.
Work Environment:
Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.
Physical Requirements:
Employees may be required to remain in a stationary position, stand, push, pull, climb, kneel, crawl, balance, squat, bend, and reach during shifts. Employees may be also required to use gear to move items around, including, but not limited to, carts and dollies. Employees may also be occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 49 pounds.
GardaWorld Federal Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Travel Requirement: No
Teleworking: No (On-site requirement)
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time or On-Call Only
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Pay: Competitive Hourly Rate (Based on location)*
$19.82/hr: Laredo, TX
$19.93/hr: El Paso, TX
$20.70/hr: McAllen, TX
$22.17/hr: Lubbock, TX
$22.82: San Antonio, TX
$22.99/hr: Austin, TX
$23.00/hr: Birmingham, AL
$23.40/hr: Michigan City, IN
$23.45/hr: Fort Myers, FL
$23.53/hr: Bartlett, TN
$23.70/hr: Dallas, TX; Desoto, TX; Fort Worth, TX
$24.04/hr: Nashville, TN
$24.40/hr: Yuma, AZ
$24.42/hr: Orlando, FL
$24.45/hr: Tampa, FL
$24.56/hr: Atlanta, GA
$24.70/hr: Doral, FL; Lauderdale Lakes, FL; Miami, FL; West Palm Beach, FL
$24.78/hr: Houston, TX
$24.86/hr: Fresno, CA
$25.55/hr: Pikesville, MD
$25.57/hr: Riverside, CA
$25.63/hr: Warren, MI
$25.77/hr: Bakersfield, CA
$25.86/hr: Burbank, IL; Naperville, IL; Norridge, IL; Waukegan, IL
$25.90/hr: Modesto, CA
$25.97/hr: Kentwood, MI
$26.75/hr: Oxnard, CA
$27.08/hr: West Sacramento, CA
$27.24/hr: St. Paul, MN
$27.34/hr: Aurora, CO
$27.54/hr: East Hartford, CT
$27.70/hr: Elizabeth, NJ; Hackensack, NJ
$27.81/hr: Alexandria, VA; Wheaton, MD
$27.84/hr: Salinas, CA
$28.60/hr: Chula Vista, CA; El Centro, CA; San Marcos, CA; Santa Rosa, CA
$28.86/hr: Bellflower, CA; Buena Park, CA; City of Industry, CA; Gardena, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Pomona, CA; San Fernando, CA; Tustin, CA
$29.00/hr: Albuquerque, NM; Port Chester, NY
$29.45/hr: Revere, MA
$30.00/hr: Portland, OR
$30.13/hr: San Jose, CA
$30.44/hr: San Francisco, CA
$32.00/hr: Hauppauge, NY
$35.23/hr: Oakland, CA
$38.00/hr: Charleston, SC
$42.00/hr: Bronx, NY; Brooklyn, NY; Long Island City, NY; Queens/Jamaica, NY
• Pay rates listed reflect the full rate for this position, including both the base pay and health and welfare benefits in accordance with applicable requirements.
POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Job Summary:
The Armed Security Guard is responsible for providing essential, high-level armed security services at an assigned U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) government facility. This role involves maintaining a visible presence, controlling access, screening visitors, and responding to incidents in strict compliance with federal contract requirements and Agency Security Classification (ASC) procedures. Guards work on-site, typically as part of a two-person team.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Perform continuous access control duties, including screening visitors and personnel using walk-through magnetometers and hand-held detection wands.
• Conduct regular facility checks, monitor surveillance systems, and ensure the overall security and integrity of the assigned USCIS site.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to all security incidents, emergencies, and alarms according to established post orders and emergency response plans.
• Accurately and thoroughly document all activities, incidents, and security breaches in daily and incident reports.
• Provide professional and courteous service while enforcing security protocols for all agency personnel and visitors.
• Maintain proficiency in the proper setup, calibration, and operation of all assigned security equipment, including screening devices.
• Ensure personal compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, and all site-specific Post Orders.
• Work effectively with the assigned partner guard and communicate clearly with the designated Regional Security Manager regarding any operational or personnel issues.
Required Education, Certifications, Licenses, and Experience:
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have minimum of two (2) years of armed, relevant security experience from a military, law enforcement, or commercial armed guard background.
• Must legally own and possess a registered approved 9mm semiautomatic pistol or .45 ACP handgun.
• Must possess and maintain an active State Security Guard License for the state of the assigned post.
• Must possess and maintain an active State Firearms License (or equivalent permit/qualification) for the state of the assigned post.
• Must maintain current firearm qualifications, first-aid/CPR certifications, and complete annual use-of-force training and de-escalation training consistent with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in the operation, calibration, and maintenance of walk-through metal detectors (magnetometers) and hand-held detection wands.
• Must be able to stand and patrol for extended periods and perform duties requiring physical exertion in response to security incidents.
• Must successfully complete USCIS Office of Security and Integrity (OSI) suitability screening and background checks prior to assignment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting and interaction with the public.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to the assigned site.
Work Environment:
Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.
Physical Requirements:
Employees may be required to remain in a stationary position, stand, push, pull, climb, kneel, crawl, balance, squat, bend, and reach during shifts. Employees may be also required to use gear to move items around, including, but not limited to, carts and dollies. Employees may also be occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 49 pounds.
GardaWorld Federal Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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