Protective Service Officer Hiring Event, November 5th, 2026

Walden Security; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid on-the-job training

Daily Pay available

Health and Wellness $5.42

Paid vacation, sick days and federal 3

Job summary

Walden Security is recruiting experienced Protective Service Officers to provide armed security and access control at DOJ facilities in the DC metro area. A hiring event will be held at our Fairfax, VA office on Thursday, November 5th, 2026, from 9 AM to 3 PM.

Applicants should bring required documents and be prepared for the Physical Agility Test (PAT). Starting pay is $46.00 per hour, with daily pay available and benefits including health/wellness support, paid vacation, and on-the-job

Qualifications

• Proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• U.S. Citizen; 21+ years old.
• Graduate of a U.S. civilian or military law enforcement academy or federal/state corrections academy with firearms certification.

Responsibilities

• Control access to DOJ facilities by screening visitors, personnel, and vehicles.
• Conduct patrols and maintain a visible security presence.
• Respond to alarms, emergencies, and suspicious behavior; detention if needed.
• Enforce DOJ rules and assist in evacuations or lockdowns.
• Administer first aid, AED, CPR, and NARCAN when appropriate.

Skills

English proficiency

Citizenship required

Education

High school diploma or GED

Law enforcement academy firearms certification

Job description

Protective Service Officer Hiring Event, November 5th, 2026

DOJ

Walden Security is currently recruiting experienced Protective Service Officers. Protective Service Officers (PSOs) provide armed security and access control at U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) facilities in the Washington, DC metro area.

We will be hosting a Job Fair at our Fairfax, VA office for Protective Service Officers on November 5th, 2026.

Please join us on the following date:

• Thursday, November 5th, 2026: 9 AM to 3 PM

Come see us!

Walden Security Office- Fairfax, VA

Please bring copies of the following documents:

• Resume
• Drivers License
• 2nd Form of ID
• Post Certificate or Academy Certificate from your law enforcement
• HS diploma or College Degree
• DD214 (If applicable)

Important: If you have any outstanding delinquent debt, please bring documentation showing that payments are currently being made or that an approved payment plan has been established.

Physical Agility Test (PAT)

Protective Service Officers are required to complete the Physical Agility Test (PAT). Due to the physical nature of the test, please bring workout clothes and tennis shoes with you to the job fair so that you may participate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Control access to DOJ facilities by screening visitors, personnel, and vehicles using metal detectors, x-ray machines, and visual inspection protocols.
• Conduct patrols and maintain a visible security presence to deter unauthorized activity or criminal acts.
• Respond immediately to alarms, emergencies, and suspicious behavior, detaining individuals if necessary until law enforcement arrives.
• Monitor building activity and maintain accurate logbooks, reports, and incident documentation.
• Enforce DOJ rules, protect federal employees and property, and assist in evacuation or lockdown procedures during emergencies.
• Administer first aid, AED, CPR, and NARCAN when appropriate.
• Follow strict weapons handling protocols, post orders, and use of force guidelines.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience :

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 18 months of prior law enforcement; special police or armed security experience can not be utilized towards meeting this requirement.
• Graduate of a U.S. civilian or military law enforcement academy or a federal/state corrections academy with firearms certification.

Language Skills:

• Proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking); able to write detailed incident reports.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current certification in First Aid, CPR, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, and NARCAN from ARC or AHA.

Other Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen; 21 years of age or older.
• Eligible for deputation under the U.S. Marshals Service Special Deputation Program.
• Must pass a DOJ physical exam and agility test annually.
• Must pass and maintain DOJ firearms qualification every six months.
• Must meet DOJ standards for physical fitness, vision, hearing, and medical conditions as outlined in the SOW.
• Must maintain a professional appearance and wear full uniform, including Level IIIA ballistic vest and all required duty gear, at all times while on duty.

Physical Demands: Must meet medical standards as specified by the Department of Justice (DOJ); The physical demands are based on the contract and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Great Pay and Generous Benefits :

• Protective Service Officer Starting Pay at $46.00 per hour.
• Daily Pay available.
• Health and Wellness $5.42.
• Paid vacation, sick days and federal holidays.
• Performance recognition.
• Paid on-the-job training.
• EOE/AAP/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
• VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Pay Rate

$46 - $46 USD

We offer every employee — from executive managers to administrative support to security professionals — unique and generous benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth.

So if you’re ready to embark on a meaningful career with one of the nation’s most dynamic and fastest growing security companies.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Walden Security’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.