Cleared Armed Security Officer

Patriot Group International Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 54,300 - 108,600; Full time

Job summary

A security services provider in Columbus, OH is hiring a Cleared Armed Security Officer to enhance data center security solutions. Candidates must have a high school diploma, relevant security or law enforcement experience, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. This position offers a salary range of $54,300 to $108,600, with a 12-hour shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be able to meet requirements for Ohio Security Guard License.
• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screening.
• Must fluently speak, read, comprehend, and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Prevent unauthorized access to secure areas.
• Provide security protection for personnel and property.
• Monitor security systems and respond to incidents.

Skills

Security experience

Law enforcement experience

Firearms proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Lenel access control system

Job description

Join to apply for the Cleared Armed Security Officer role at Patriot Group International Inc.

Work Location: Columbus, OH

Clearance Required: Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information

Shift: 12-hour Panama Schedule (Days / Midnights)

Patriot Group International Inc. (PGI), a Virginia-based company voted #1 Best Place to Work by Virginia Business Magazine and the Best Companies Group, offers an unrivaled hybrid of specialized services by combining security and risk management disciplines with an unequaled special operations and intelligence perspective.

We are looking to hire a Cleared Armed Security Officer to join our team in the Columbus, Ohio, area, where we provide data center security solutions that protect client applications and data from increasingly sophisticated threats and global attacks. This position reports to the PGI Site Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve knowledge of written and oral post orders, policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Prevent all unauthorized access by enforcing all Client and PGI policies, including implementing and enforcing badging policies, controlling physical locks and keys, and inspecting persons and equipment.
• Provide security protection for all Client and PGI personnel and property within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Report or respond to incidents, security, and safety concerns per established post orders, including responding to alarms.
• Monitor security cameras and other electronic surveillance systems.
• Guide, follow, and direct individuals throughout the Site.
• Assist in controlling physical and electronic locks and unlocking and locking doors and areas.
• Perform testing and other inspection services related to access control, including routine inspections, and testing of alarms, locks, doors, monitoring systems, and other access control mechanisms.
• Prevent the theft of physical or intellectual property.
• Assist in promoting communication and awareness of data center security policies to client employees, vendors, contractors, and others.
• Maintain standards of Armed Security Officer competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity, including compliance with PGI and the Client’s Code of Conduct and Uniform Policy.
• Execute and deliver various reports assigned by the Site Manager.
• Complete and maintain pre‑assignment, client, State, and PGI sustainment training as directed.
• Assist in collateral duties, including but not limited to armory and security equipment maintenance tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• A minimum of one (1) year of security, or one year of local, state, or federal law enforcement experience; or a minimum of two (2) years of honorable military service, active or reserve, in any branch of the US Armed Forces.
• A minimum of 21 years of age.
• Ability to complete an Ohio Security Guard License, including the application process, fingerprints, and background investigation.
• Ability to complete a firearms training course in compliance with the Ohio Security Guard License and conduct regularly scheduled sustainment training.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must fluently speak, read, comprehend, and write in English.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening and periodic random drug screening.

Required Security Clearance

• Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Ohio Security Guard License.
• Two (2) years of security, military, or law enforcement experience.
• Demonstrated history of safe and successful security operations experience in highly secure facilities.
• General working knowledge of the Lenel access control system.
• Handgun weapons proficiency.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees.
• Must have the physical ability to perform a variety of training functions.
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces, walk long distances, climb stairs.
• Must be physically capable of standing a 12-hour post.

Patriot Group International Inc. is a global mission support service provider with expeditionary capabilities, providing services to select clients within the intelligence, defense, and private sectors. PGI is a veteran‑owned and operated company with experience performing in over 50 countries, including austere and high‑threat environments.

DISCLAIMER:

Patriot Group International Inc. is proud to be an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer. PGI provides equal employment opportunity for all persons in all facets of employment. PGI maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact us on our home page.

Columbus, OH $54,300.00‑$108,600.00