Armed PSO - DOJ Facilities (DC Metro) $43.29/hr

Walden Security; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Federal holidays

On-the-job training

Job summary

Walden Security is recruiting Protective Service Officers to provide armed security and access control at DOJ facilities in the Washington, DC metro area. A job fair will be hosted at our Fairfax, VA office on November 5, 2026, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Please bring required documents and prepare for the Physical Agility Test (PAT).

Starting pay is $43.29 per hour with benefits including daily pay and paid time off. Candidates must meet DOJ standards, pass exams, and maintain firearms qualification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 18 months of prior law enforcement; armed security experience cannot be used to meet this requirement.
• Graduate of a U.S. civilian or military law enforcement academy with firearms certification.

Responsibilities

• Control access to DOJ facilities by screening visitors, personnel, and vehicles.
• Conduct patrols and maintain a visible security presence.
• Respond to alarms, emergencies, and suspicious behavior; detain until law enforcement arrives.
• Monitor building activity; maintain logs and incident documentation.
• Enforce DOJ rules and protect federal employees and property.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Education

HS diploma or GED

Law enforcement academy with firearms

Tools

First Aid/CPR/AED

Bloodborne Pathogens

Job description

Walden Security is recruiting Protective Service Officers to provide armed security and access control at DOJ facilities in the Washington, DC metro area. A job fair will be hosted at our Fairfax, VA office on November 5, 2026, from 9 AM to 3 PM. Please bring required documents and prepare for the Physical Agility Test (PAT).

Starting pay is $43.29 per hour with benefits including daily pay and paid time off. Candidates must meet DOJ standards, pass exams, and maintain firearms qualification.