20 Best armed guard 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
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
Armed Security Officer
Sentry Force Security LLC —Fairfax, VA
First Aid and CPR/AED certified. These armed security officers will patrol and secure assigned premises as well as identify risks to staff and patrons.
$18 - $25 an hour
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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
Police Officer
Arlington County Police Department —Arlington, VA
Law enforcement experience: One year of experience as a full time sworn law enforcement officer with a recognized local, state, or federal law enforcement…
$68,503.50 - $112,339.50 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 Route Messenger
Gladus LLC —Alexandria, VA
Your own car and a valid Driver's License. Endorsement/deposition all checks and cash as per agreed process rules daily. Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
$50,000 - $55,000 a year
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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 Guard - Arlington Virginia
Kerberos International, Inc. —Arlington, VA
In addition, enforce all facility access control policies and process visitors as directed by verifying visitor’s identification, contacting agency sponsors or…
$35.43 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
Security Project Manager-Secret Clearance/DC Armed SPO required
THE WHITESTONE GROUP —Washington, DC
Armed Washington DC SPO license. Serve as contractor’s chief representative at the work site and have the authority to act on behalf of the contractor.
$160,000 a year
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Security Officer -Secret Clearance Overnights
Allied Universal® —Falls Church, VA
Greet guests and employees and escorts visitors and contractors to secure entry and exit points. As a Cleared Security Officer, you'll receive specialized…
$25 an hour
1h
Armed Security Officer
MGM Resorts International —Oxon Hill, 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
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23h
Security and Forensics Investigator
ManTech —Springfield, VA
For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on…
Estimated: $98.9K - $125K a year
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
Special Police Officer (SPO)
Executive Security Services —Washington, DC
_Applicants in possession of a driver's license with a clean driving record preferred_. Special police officer license (Required).
From $17 an hour
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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
Armed Security Officer- PT
SecTek, Inc —Washington, DC
Must have an active DC Armed SPO license to be considered. Patrolling the interior and exterior of the contract site.
Estimated: $54K - $68.3K a year
Quick Apply
21h
Security Officer
Foreign & Commonwealth Office —Washington, DC
This position will also need to develop knowledge of the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office Security guidance systems, as well as established Embassy…
$22 an hour
3d

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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 guard jobs in Washington, DC

Police Officer (Uniformed Division)

Police Officer

Armed Security Officer

Captain (Armed Security)

Police Officer

Armed Security Officer -BOP

Armed Security Officer-ICE

Armed Route Messenger

Armed Security Officer - NCR

Armed Security Guard - Arlington Virginia

Armed Security Officer (Service Source)

Security Project Manager-Secret Clearance/DC Armed SPO required

Security Officer -Secret Clearance Overnights

Armed Security Officer

Security and Forensics Investigator

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

Special Police Officer (SPO)

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

Armed Security Officer- PT

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