Armed Security Specialist - Residential Community

ClayHR Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Professional development opportunities

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

Ongoing training and growth

Supportive team culture

Job summary

ARDENT Protection in Florida is seeking an Armed Security Officer for a high-risk residential community. The role focuses on maintaining a professional armed presence, enforcing rules, patrolling, and delivering excellent customer service while protecting residents and visitors.

The position requires a Florida Class D license, a Statewide Florida Class G firearm license, and at least three years of armed security or equivalent military/law enforcement experience.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and a professional presence.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and standards discipline.
• Ability to follow post orders and document facts accurately.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional armed security presence at assigned posts and client locations.
• Follow post orders, site procedures, property rules, and ARDENT standards consistently.
• Conduct continuous foot patrols throughout the property.
• Support access control, visitor interaction, patrol operations, incident response, and client expectations.
• Observe, report, document, and communicate concerns clearly.
• Remain alert, calm, and prepared during overnight hours.
• Treat clients, residents, visitors, teammates, and members of the public with respect.
• Provide hospitality and customer service in a professional manner.
• Enforce property rules and regulations professionally and consistently.
• Respond appropriately to routine concerns and tense situations.
• Escalate concerns at the appropriate time and provide accurate information.
• Write clear, accurate, and detailed reports.
• Maintain reliable attendance, professional appearance, and strong standards discipline.
• Receive and apply coaching to strengthen field performance.
• Build a strong professional foundation for future growth into Field Supervisor, ERT, or specialized assignments.

Skills

Clear communication

Attendance & reliability

Report writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ARDENT Protection in Florida is seeking an Armed Security Officer for a high-risk residential community. The role focuses on maintaining a professional armed presence, enforcing rules, patrolling, and delivering excellent customer service while protecting residents and visitors.

The position requires a Florida Class D license, a Statewide Florida Class G firearm license, and at least three years of armed security or equivalent military/law enforcement experience.