Armed Security Guard

CGT Staffing; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CGT Staffing is seeking an Armed Security Officer for a federal contract in the St. Louis area. You will guard a post overnight, monitor assignments, perform patrols, and respond to incidents to keep the site safe and secure.

Requirements include a City of St. Louis armed guard card, Tier 3 background check, valid driver's license, and a high school diploma or equivalent. You must pass semi-annual live-fire tests and stay compliant with drug-free policy.

Qualifications

• Must hold a City of St. Louis armed guard card.
• Must possess Tier 3 government background check.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to work overnight and pass physical/live-fire tests.

Responsibilities

• Monitor guard booth and conduct static, foot, and vehicle patrols.
• Identify potential threats and respond to incidents.
• De-escalate situations and maintain an orderly post.
• Interact professionally with the public during overnight shifts.

Skills

Overnight work

Threat detection

De-escalation

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ARMED SECURITY OFFICER – ST. LOUIS, MOJob SummaryRECRUITER SEARCH GUIDE1. Ideal Candidate ProfileTarget currently employed or recently active armed security officers in the St. Louis area who have a valid City of St. Louis armed guard card and can document the required T3 background check. Federal contract security personnel with overnight post coverage, patrol, and incident-response experience are especially relevant. Do not assume military or law-enforcement service alone satisfies the two credential requirements.2. Must-Haves / PreferredMust-haves:Valid City of St. Louis armed guard cardPossess Tier 3 (T3) government background checkValid driver’s license and clean driving recordHigh school diploma or equivalentAbility to work overnight and pass required physical/live-fire testsPreferred: None explicitly specified in the job description.3. Alternate Job TitlesArmed Security OfficerArmed Security GuardFederal Contract Security OfficerProtective Security OfficerArmed Patrol Officer4. Target Companies / IndustriesSearch federal contract security providers, armed guard services, government facility security contractors, and employers with overnight armed posts in greater St. Louis. Examples to research for candidate sourcing include firms serving federal buildings and military-adjacent facilities; confirm individual credentials rather than relying on employer history.5. Simple Boolean Searches(\"Armed Security Officer\" OR \"Armed Security Guard\") AND \"St. Louis\"\"Security Officer\" AND \"armed guard card\"\"Security Officer\" AND \"Tier 3\"\"Federal Security Officer\" AND patrol\"Protective Security Officer\" AND St. LouisFull-time armed security officer supporting a federal contract in the St. Louis area. Responsible for guard booth monitoring, patrols, incident response, threat identification, and maintaining a safe and orderly post during overnight shifts.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor assigned guard booth and conduct static, foot, and vehicle patrols.Identify potential threats, respond to incidents, and de-escalate situations.Interact professionally with the public and maintain an orderly post.Participate in ongoing training and development.Minimum Education & ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent.No minimum years of experience specified.Special RequirementsValid City of St. Louis armed guard card.Possess a Tier 3 (T3) government background check.Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.Must pass semi-annual physical and live-fire readiness tests.Must comply with drug-free workplace policy.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesSecurity patrol and post-monitoring capabilities.Incident response, threat recognition, and de-escalation.Professional public interaction and commitment to safety.Work EnvironmentFull-time, overnight shift (11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.); on-site federal contract assignment in the St. Louis area.Other DutiesAdditional duties may be assigned based on business needs.