Armed Security & Protective Services Specialist

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking an onsite Site Protective Services Security Staff member. The role requires threat detection, incident response, and guarding vulnerable assets with strict adherence to DoD security rules.

Candidates must have a US security clearance or be eligible; state requirements include DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship. The position involves patrols, investigations, report writing, and coordinated responses to security incidents, with shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree (or higher) with at least 6 years of security experience.
• Minimum 6 years related physical security or law enforcement experience.
• Experience with firearms (handgun).
• Must meet AZ legal requirements to possess Raytheon firearms.
• Experience in tactical response.
• Experience with less-lethal tactics.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with peers and supervisors to solve problems; assist other officers as appropriate.
• Monitor the security status of facilities and oversee contracted security personnel.
• Maintain working knowledge of the NISPOM, ICD705, JAFAN and other docs.
• Respond to employee queries; receive, safeguard, and store classified materials.
• Direct traffic and provide aid at accidents; mitigate acts of violence.
• Maintain proficiency with issued firearm; attend firearms training.
• Maintain defensive tactics proficiency; attend training.
• Rotate shifts and days off as scheduled.
• Wear body armor during all security activities.
• Move ill or injured adults to administer first aid and CPR.
• Stand for long periods, walk long distances, and climb stairs/ladders.
• Complete field training program successfully.
• Comply with uniform and equipment regulations.
• Conduct preventative patrols; report findings to Investigations as needed.
• Respond to security violations; conduct field investigations and write reports.
• Respond to criminal activity; coordinate with HR, Investigations, and law enforcement.
• Gather information and evidence; submit reports to Investigations.
• De-escalate threatening persons and notify appropriate teams.
• Document incidents in written reports.

Skills

Firearms training

Tactical response

Less-lethal tactics

Report writing

Security clearance

Education

AA/AS degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking an onsite Site Protective Services Security Staff member. The role requires threat detection, incident response, and guarding vulnerable assets with strict adherence to DoD security rules.

Candidates must have a US security clearance or be eligible; state requirements include DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship. The position involves patrols, investigations, report writing, and coordinated responses to security incidents, with shift flexibility.