Armed Security Officer (ACT-235 Required) Part Time - Philadelphia, PA

OPS Security Group

Pennsylvania

On-site

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Part time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401K match
Paid parental leave
Sick leave
Paid training
Health Savings Account
Vision plan
Multiple medical plans

Job summary

OPS Security Group is hiring an Armed Security Officer (ACT-235 Required) for a part-time, on-site role in Philadelphia, PA. Candidates should be at least 21, hold a valid DL, and have 1 year of armed security experience.

Responsibilities include delivering premium customer service, rapid response to emergencies, deterring crime, and maintaining daily logs. The position requires physical fitness and a background check.

Qualifications

  • Must possess ACT 235 certification.
  • Minimum 21 years of age.
  • Current and valid driver’s license.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • One year armed security experience required.
  • Pass Physical Agility Test and Armed Security Officer course.
  • Pass drug screening.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

  • Delivering high end customer service
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Deterring and preventing crime
  • Completing daily logs and incident reports
  • Conducting regular walking or vehicle patrols
  • Building professional rapport with clients and co-workers
  • De-escalating conflicts
  • Performing other related duties as assigned

Skills

ACT 235
Armed security
Communication skills
Background check
DL valid
High school diploma
PAT pass
Drug screening
Use of force
Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Armed Security Officer (ACT-235 Required) Part Time - Philadelphia, PA

Job Category: SECURITY SERVICES

Requisition Number: ARMED001594

  • Posted : September 21, 2026
  • Part-Time
  • On-site
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Description

Our Mission:

To lead the way in caring for, compensating and offering careers to our people, who in turn provide unparalleled professional services to our clients.
Our Virtues:
People First: Treat people with dignity and respect and help them become who they are capable of becoming.
Servant Leadership: Continuously improve and bring out excellence in others by modeling it yourself.
Accountability: Stay loyal to what you said you would do long after the mood you said it in has changed.
Diligence: Proceed on the course you laid out knowing that all good things come with time, effort and creativity.
Integrity: Give people a reason to trust you knowing that a true measure of character is what you do without reward and how you treat those who can do nothing for you.

Job Summary:

In this role Physical Security Officers (PSO’s) can expect to be working in demanding and fast paced environments. PSO’s may find themselves working in a wide range of areas to include medical centers, government facilities, hospitality venues and public events. Additionally PSOs may be asked to work with a firearm. The PSOs mission is to protect all people, information and property assigned, while delivering on high end customer service. PSOs represent the front line of our security services.

Job Duties / Essential Functions:

  • Delivering high end customer service
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Deterring and preventing crime
  • Completing daily logs and incident reports
  • Conducting regular walking or vehicle patrols
  • Building and Maintaining a professional rapport with clients, guests and co-workers
  • De-escalating conflicts
  • Performing other related duties as assigned

Skills / Qualifications:

  • ACT 235 (current)
  • 21 years of age
  • Current and valid DL
  • High school diploma or GED
  • (1) year experience in armed security required
  • Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test and Armed Security Officer course
  • Must be able to pass drug screen
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Reliable transportation
  • Extensive use of force knowledge
  • Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, urinalysis screening and OPS training requirements
  • 3 Medical Plan Choices for full medical coverage
  • Optional Health Savings Account
  • Vision
  • 401K with employer matching dollar for dollar match from 1-3%, 50% Employer Match
    on 4-5%
  • Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
  • Earned Sick and Safe Leave accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
  • Paid training
  • Defined vertical mobility and promotion opportunity

Appearance:

  • Officers shall maintain their hair in a neat, clean, and combed professional appearance
  • Beards and mustaches must be clean and neatly trimmed.
  • Officer’s fingernails shall not extend more that ¼ inch from the tip of the finger or
    interfere in any ways in the performance of duty or with the safe drawing of issued
    equipment. Fingernail polish is allowed if it does not distract from the uniform.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Company may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.

  • Ability to work under stress / pressure
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds
  • Ability to wear a uniform
  • Ability to pass Physical Agility Test (PAT) Consisting of;
  • Run 100 meters in 66 seconds or less in Armed Security Officer designated uniform; followed by a 10 min break;
  • Perform 30 push-ups (no time limit) followed by a 30 min break. If you rest during the push-ups, you must rest in the up position. Foam block will be in place for push up stop point.
  • Perform 26 sit-ups (no time limit). If you rest during the sit-ups, you must rest in the up position.
  • Ability to use force, up to and including deadly force, when reasonably justified,

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

At-Will Employment
Employment with OPS Security Group is voluntary and subject to termination by the employee or OPS Security Group at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time.

Required

ACT235 Certified

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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