Armed Security Officers needed for sites located throughout Southside and the Peninsula

Top Guard Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning security firm dedicated to providing top-notch armed security services in the Hampton Roads area. As a Security Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of clients' facilities and their employees. This position requires a strong commitment to customer service, effective communication skills, and the ability to make quick decisions in various situations. The firm offers comprehensive training to help you obtain the necessary certifications. If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career in security, apply today and take the first step towards joining a respected team in the industry.

Benefits

Health Plan

Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation

Holiday Compensation

Qualifications

• Must be Armed DCJS certified to work as an armed security officer.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide armed security services for client facilities.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor and customer service.

Skills

Customer Service

Strong Communication Skills

Situational Decision Making

Professional Demeanor

Positive Attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Top Guard Security is seeking responsible individuals to provide armed security services for some major companies in the Hampton Roads Area. Security Officers will be responsible in securing client facilities and protect client’s employees, customers, tenants, and property from harm, theft, illegal actions, and other negative events by being alert, attentive, and reporting any issues while on site. Join an award-winning Security Firm. Apply today!

The following requirements must be met:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Be at least 21 years year old and/or 25 years old and a great driving record should the site require vehicle patrol
• Have the ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time as required by the site
• Have reliable transportation
• Demonstrate a professional demeanor at all times to maintain the company expectations for customer service
• Strong communication skills both verbally and written
• Positive “can do” attitude
• Customer service driven
• Have the ability to quickly make decisions based upon situations that may arise
• Have your DCJS Armed Registration Card

We will train you to Obtain Virginia DCJS Unarmed/Armed Registration Card!

It is the policy of Top Guard to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status

Job Skills / Requirements

These positions are at our clients locations. We are providing professional, customer service, mature individual that can perform security functions for our client.

Must be Armed DCJS certified already to start working as an armed security officer. If not, you may be considered for unarmed positions until you become armed through DCJS.
Armed Pay: $18 - $22

AFTER COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, YOU CAN CALL MR. CRATER TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW OR ATTEND TOP GUARD'S OPEN HOUSE IN OUR NORFOLK OFFICE LOCATED AT 7400 GRANBY STREET, SUITE G, ON WEDNESDAY MAY 7, 2025 FROM 9AM - 1PM, WHERE WE WILL BE CONDUCTING INTERVIEW WITH POSSIBLE IMMEDIATE HIRE.

Duties and Responsibilities
Specific Requirements
• Demonstrate professional demeanor at all times, maintaining company expectations for customer service
• Strong Communication Skills
• Customer Service Focus
• Situational decision making; notifications to appropriate personnel as needed
• Positive Attitude

Requirements
• Specialized law enforcement, security and/or military experience or training preferred (1 year or more required for some contract sites)
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check as a condition of employment
• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time, up to a full 8-hour shift
• Must be able to endure cold and hot weather for extended periods of time, up to a full 8-hour shift
• Occasionally lift or pull up to 50lbs
• Speak audibly, clearly and understandable in order to have information understood or to contact authorities.
• Some weekends and holidays may be required.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY to work for an award-winning security firm that remains dedicated to our officers in the field.

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Education Requirements (Any)High School Diploma/GEDAdditional Information / Benefits

• Health Plan and Dental Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Paid Vacation
• Holiday Compensation