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

Ops-Security-Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid parental leave

Earned Sick and Safe Leave

401K with employer match

Medical plan options

Job summary

OPS Security Group in Philadelphia, PA seeks an Armed Security Officer (ACT-235 required) for a part-time, on-site role. You will deliver high-end security services, respond to emergencies, deter crime, and maintain thorough incident reporting while upholding professional standards.

The position requires ACT 235, 1 year armed security experience, and the ability to pass PAT and drug screening. Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes health plan options, 401(k) with employer

Qualifications

• ACT 235 (current) required, as listed in job duties.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license (DL).
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of armed security experience.
• Must pass Physical Agility Test (PAT) and armed security officer course.
• Must pass drug screen.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Extensive knowledge of use of force and safety protocols.
• Must pass comprehensive background investigation, urinalysis, and OPS training requirements.
• Employees have access to 3 medical plan choices for full medical coverage, plus optional Health Savings Account.
• 401(k) with employer matching 1–3%; 50% match between 4–5%.
• Paid parental leave (4 weeks).
• Earned Sick and Safe Leave: 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
• Paid training provided.
• Opportunity for vertical mobility and promotion.

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, guests, and co-workers.
• De-escalating conflicts.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Skills

ACT 235 (current)

21 years of age

Current and valid DL

High school diploma or GED

1 year armed security experience

Excellent written and oral comms

Reliable transportation

Extensive use of force knowledge

Pass Physical Agility Test

Pass drug screen

Background investigation

Paid training

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

Locations

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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.