Armed Security Officer — Critical Facility Protection

Walden Security; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Walden Security is seeking qualified armed security personnel to perform access control, patrols, and incident response. Responsibilities include visitor screening, alarm handling, and reporting incidents with attention to safety and procedure.

Applicants should meet the listed security experience or education requirements, hold a CPR/AED/First Aid certification, and possess a valid state driver’s license where required. This position emphasizes reliability and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• All armed security personnel must meet at least one of the listed experience or education requirements.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification and a valid state driver’s license may be required.
• State licenses for armed security and weapons certification are expected where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Access control duties and visitor processing using screening equipment.
• Security patrols, both vehicular and foot, and traffic control.
• Alarm response, key receipt and safeguarding, and operation of safety systems.
• Reporting of safety issues, incidents, and emergencies; completion of reports.
• Civil disturbances and primary security response as needed.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Diversity

Ethics

Organizational Support

Judgement

Professionalism

Quality

Safety and Security

Adaptability

Attendance/Punctuality

Dependability

Initiative

Education

Three years of security experience

Three years of military or National Guard

Associate’s degree or higher in security-related or law enforcement-related field

Police officer basic training academy

Tools

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

State driver’s license

Job description

Walden Security is seeking qualified armed security personnel to perform access control, patrols, and incident response. Responsibilities include visitor screening, alarm handling, and reporting incidents with attention to safety and procedure.

Applicants should meet the listed security experience or education requirements, hold a CPR/AED/First Aid certification, and possess a valid state driver’s license where required. This position emphasizes reliability and professional conduct.