Armed Security Officer — Air Guard (Night Shift, PTO)

Minnehaha County; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid training

Competitive wages

Job summary

Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking an Air Guard Security Officer to provide armed security across SDANG facilities and equipment. You will work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with regular opportunities for pay increases and benefits.

You will monitor access points, aircraft, hangars, and sensitive areas, maintain logs, and coordinate with FAA and local law enforcement to keep operations safe and secure. Training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of relevant work experience.
• Must pass Air Guard background check and physical fitness test.
• Possess valid driver''s license and maintain safe driving record.
• Must complete firearm safety training and annual requalification.

Responsibilities

• Provide armed security across entry points, aircraft, hangars, munitions, and sensitive facilities.
• Maintain surveillance, perform routine security checks, and patrol interior/exterior perimeters.
• Operate security desk, monitor DSN/commercial lines, fire detection systems, and surveillance cameras.
• Document events, maintain blotter and logs, and support incident responses.
• Coordinate with security teams, FAA, local law enforcement, and weather alert systems.

Skills

Armed security experience

Surveillance vigilance

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Firearms handling

Security equipment operation

Job description

Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking an Air Guard Security Officer to provide armed security across SDANG facilities and equipment. You will work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with regular opportunities for pay increases and benefits.

You will monitor access points, aircraft, hangars, and sensitive areas, maintain logs, and coordinate with FAA and local law enforcement to keep operations safe and secure. Training provided.