Residential Armed Security Officer

Constellis; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 78,676 - 106,444; Full time

Job summary

Constellis is seeking a highly qualified Residential Armed Security Officer to join our team in Herndon, VA. The ideal candidate will demonstrate judgment, integrity, and situational awareness while ensuring the safety and security of personnel, property, and visitors.

This role requires extensive armed security experience and strong communication skills. Primary duties include roving patrols, access control, monitoring security systems, responding to incidents, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Minimum age 21, able to meet physical demands and respond to emergencies.
• High school diploma or GED/equivalency.
• Fluent reading/writing/speaking English.
• Valid, unrestricted state driver’s license.
• Three years of military experience with honorable discharge, or one year of sworn law enforcement/armed security experience.
• Pass criminal background check and no felony or DV convictions.
• No DUIs in past three years. Honorable service separation if military.
• Pass physical fitness tests and maintain solid work history.
• Meet all specifications in the Statement of Work.

Responsibilities

• Provide armed protection for personnel, facilities, and assets per policy and client requirements.
• Conduct roving patrols, access control, and perimeter security to prevent unauthorized entry.
• Monitor security systems, alarms, and surveillance equipment.
• Screen and process visitors according to security procedures.
• Identify, investigate, and report suspicious activity or safety concerns.
• Maintain detailed incident and daily activity reports.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and site leadership during incidents.
• Apply de-escalation techniques and exercise sound judgment in disturbances.
• Adhere to use-of-force policies and keep weapons safely.
• Support a culture of safety, professionalism, and customer service.

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified Residential Armed Security Officers to join our team of dedicated professionals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional judgment, integrity, and situational awareness while ensuring the safety and security of personnel, property, and visitors. This position requires extensive experience in armed security operations, superior communication skills, and the ability to respond effectively to high-pressure situations.

Pay Transparency

$44.50 per hour + $5.05 health and welfare

Responsibilities

• Provide armed protection for personnel, facilities, and assets in accordance with company policies and client requirements.
• Conduct roving patrols, access control, and perimeter security to prevent unauthorized entry, theft, vandalism, or safety hazards.
• Monitor and respond to security systems, alarms, and surveillance equipment.
• Screen and process all visitors, ensuring compliance with security procedures.
• Identify, investigate, and report suspicious activity or safety concerns.
• Maintain detailed and accurate incident and daily activity reports.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with law enforcement, emergency responders, and site leadership during incidents.
• Apply de-escalation techniques and exercise sound judgment when responding to disturbances or threats.
• Adhere to all use‑of‑force policies and maintain weapons in a safe and responsible manner.
• Support a culture of safety, professionalism, and customer service at all times.

Qualifications

• Be a citizen of the United States of America.
• Be at least 21 years of age. While there is no maximum age limit for RSO positions, all applicants shall be able to withstand the physical demands of the job and be capable of responding to emergency situations.
• Be a high school graduate or have a General Educational Development (GED), or equivalency.
• Be able to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
• Possess a valid, unrestricted (except eyeglass wear) state driver's license.
• Possess one of the following qualifications:
  • a minimum of three years of military experience, with an Honorable Discharge, or;
  • a minimum of one year of sworn law enforcement or armed contract security guard experience providing services similar to this contract requirement
• Undergo a criminal background check processed by the Government.
• Be free from conviction of any felony.
• Be free from conviction of any misdemeanor crime of domestic violence in accordance with United States Code, Title 18 S.C.
• 922(g)(9) (Lautenberg).
• Be free from any convictions for Driving under the Influence in the past three years prior to application.
• In the case of military service, any separation must have been under honorable conditions.
• Successfully pass all physical fitness requirements.
• Possess a solid work history without any significant infractions or discipline.
• Meet or exceed all position requirements listed in the Statement of Work.
• The position may require extensive sitting, watching monitors, walking around the facility outside in rain, wind or other poor weather conditions and kneeling and stooping to look under or inside vehicles or containers.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to handle, or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, and taste or smell. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves anything from 10 to 165 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Work in austere and uncomfortable conditions for prolonged periods, including periods of inclement weather, while performing walking, standing, searching, and surveillance or sitting duties essential to the performance of the security functions.

Benefits

Constellis offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.