Enhanced Armed Security Officer

Garda World Security; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO

Paid holidays

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

GardaWorld Security Services in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Tactical Security Officer. The role requires an active armed VA-DCJS license with handgun endorsement and 3+ years in law enforcement or similar fields within the last decade.

You will patrol diverse environments, assess risks, and respond to incidents, maintaining peak fitness and up-to-date certifications. The position runs Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM–10:00 PM with a competitive hourly wage of $34.25.

Qualifications

• Licensing verifications and employment verification.
• Experience verification in law enforcement or related fields.
• FBI standard qualification with minimum score of 80%.
• CPR/AED and Stop the Bleed trainings.
• Physical readiness assessment.
• Ongoing maintenance of certifications and fitness.

Responsibilities

• Licensing: VA DCJS Armed License with Handgun Endorsement.
• Experience: 3+ years in law enforcement, corrections, military or similar role in last 10 years.
• Marksmanship: Proficiency with semi-automatic pistol; pass FBI Standard Qualification Course (80%).
• Certifications: Complete judgmental use-of-force, de-escalation, CPR/AED, Stop the Bleed.
• Fitness: Maintain high physical fitness; pass assessment.
• Maintenance: Keep certifications and training up to date.

Education

High school education or GED, or college degree/transcript

Job description

GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Tactical Security Officer!

Fredericksburg, VA:
Must have an active armed DCJS!

Ready to suit up as a Tactical Security Guard?
What matters most in a role like this is your ability to read the environment, anticipate risk, and act accordingly. Tell us about how your keen sense of observation is one of your greatest strengths.
As a Security Officer – Tactical, physical ability is essential as you will be moving around your entire shift, patrolling environments such as retail stores, airports, detention centers, etc.

What’s in it for you:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• Compensation: Competitive hourly wage of $34.25 / Hour (DailyPay is available for GardaWorld employees!)
• Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions, paid time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options (depending on the hours worked)
• Advancement: Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
• Equipment: Uniform provided at no cost

Responsibilities of Tactical Security Guard and Qualifications:

• Licensing: Already possess jurisdictional armed security licensing (VA DCJS Armed License with Handgun Endorsement).
• Experience: Have law enforcement experience (to include corrections, prior military service, or Enhanced Armed Security Officer or similar role experience) of at least 3 consecutive years within the last 10 years. This must be accurately documented on the candidate's resume.
• Marksmanship: Demonstrate proficiency with the semi-automatic pistol platform and successfully complete the current FBI Standard Qualification Course with a minimum score of 80%.
• Certifications: Complete judgmental use-of-force training, De-escalation training, CPR/AED certification, and Stop the Bleed training.
• Fitness: Maintain elevated physical fitness standards. Physical fitness must be demonstrated during an assessment and passed in order to be hired.
• Maintenance: Physical fitness, firearm certifications, judgment and legal use of force training, CPR, and Stop the Bleed certifications all must be passed and maintained up to date by the new hire during their tenure at the site.

Hiring Process:

Phase 1: Baseline Candidate Eligibility

• Professional Credentials: Licensing verifications and employment verification.
• Background History & Drug Screening: Experience validation, comprehensive background investigation, prior disciplinary review, and drug screening.
• Compliance Checks: Human Resources review and firearms history review.

Phase 2: Operational Qualification

• Firearms Proficiency: Standard Qualification Course (minimum 80% score) and reduced-light firearms qualification.
• Tactical & Legal Decision-Making: Judgmental use-of-force instruction alongside legal authority and use-of-force training.
• Medical Response: CPR/AED training and Stop the Bleed certification.
• Physical Evaluation: Physical readiness assessment conducted in accordance with established program standards. Program administrators will partner with corporate safety and security teams during implementation to ensure objective, job-related physical readiness criteria are aligned with the essential functions of the position.

Phase 3: Site Certifications and Trainings

Firearms & Tactical Proficiency:

• FBI Qualification: Passing the standard qualification course.
• Weapons Safety: Core rules for safe weapon handling and management.
• Holster Proficiency: Drawing, drawing under stress, and secure re-holstering.
• Reduced-Light Operations: Firing and navigating in low-visibility environments.
• Weapon Handling: General mechanics, operation, and maintenance.
• Remedial Procedures: Steps for weapon malfunctions and re-qualification.

Emergency Medical Response:

• CPR Certification: Administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• AED Utilization: Operating automated external defibrillators.
• Stop the Bleed Certification: Formal training for severe hemorrhage control.
• Tourniquet Application: Rapidly deploying tourniquets to limbs.
• Casualty Assessment: Performing quick triage and evaluating injuries.
• Response Coordination: Managing communication with municipal emergency services.

Use of Force & Decision Making:

• Legal Authority: Legal boundaries and jurisdiction of the role.
• Deadly Force Standards: Strict criteria and thresholds for using force.
• De-Escalation Strategies: Verbal and tactical techniques to diffuse tension.
• Threat Identification: Assessing environments to isolate and identify hazards.
• Judgmental Decision Making: Critical thinking under high-stress conditions.
• Scenario-Based Training: Live-action roleplay and immersive simulations.

Per contractual agreements with our clients, your professional background must include the minimum of the following in order to be hired:

• Education: You have a high school education or equivalent (GED), or a college degree/transcript.
• Screening: You’re able to ace (and pass) an extensive background screening and drug test screening process.
• Age: You are at least 21 years of age or older as required by applicable law or contractual requirements.

In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work. Apply today – this could be more than a job! 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.

If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!

GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe.

Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs! We also have concierge, surveillance, and even casual roles available.

It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.
Licensure 11-6404