Security Officer - Guard Card [Armed Security License Required]

Signal of Memphis; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Flexible Schedule

Career advancement opportunities

Veteran and First Responder Friendly

Job summary

Signal of Memphis is seeking a Security Officer (Armed) for full-time shifts in Memphis, reporting to AerCap Materials. The positions run Monday–Friday with two daily shifts: 05:00–09:00 and 16:00–20:00. Start date is November 16, 2026.

The pay rate is $16 per hour, with benefits including paid training and career advancement opportunities. Applicants must bring their own gear, hold a Tennessee Armed Security License, be at least 21, and be proficient in English.

Qualifications

• Armed applicants must provide their own gear (duty belt, level 3 holster, vest) and be prepared to bring gear to interview.
• Must have a valid Tennessee Armed Security License.
• Must be 21 years or older and able to read, speak, and write in English.
• Must have a working smartphone and be able to use apps.

Responsibilities

• Standing or walking for extended periods.
• Responding quickly to threats or emergencies.
• Completing incident reports.
• Maintaining situational awareness.
• Operating security technology.
• Driving a patrol vehicle on a scheduled patrol cycle with limited idle times.

Job description

Brand: Signal of Memphis

Post Location: AerCap Materials [6324 Global Dr, Memphis, TN 38141]

Position: Security Officer [Armed]

Schedule: Full time (Monday-Friday)

Shift/s: 05:00am-09:00am and 4:00pm-08:00pm

(Detailed shifts start and end time will be discussed during the in-person interview)

Start Date: November 16, 2026

Pay Rate: $16/hour

Requirements

• ARMED APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN GEAR- duty belt, level 3 holster, vest and firearm - please be prepared to bring all gear (with the exception of the firearm to your interview)

Firearm

1. The officer must carry the firearm in the caliber they state qualified with.
2. The firearm must be a full-sized or compact firearm. NO subcompacts or smaller are authorized. (Magazines must carry at least 12 rounds)
3. Standard factory non-extended magazines are authorized. Extended magazines should not extend the grip further than the manufactured grip. (Absolutely NO 21, 24, or 33-round magazines are authorized)
4. The officer must have at least two extra magazines in addition to the one in the firearm.

Ammunition

1. Authorized calibers are 380, 9mm, 40, and 45.
2. Ammunition should be of standard grain and standard self-defense rounds. Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) are NOT authorized.
3. The officer may not carry loose rounds when in uniform or on duty.

Holsters

1. All holsters MUST be level 3 retention
2. NO Serpa Holsters

(The holster must attach to the duty belt. NO paddle holsters are authorized)

• Must have aVALID Driver's license
• Must have an Armed Security License in the state of Tennessee
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Able to read, speak, and write in English
• Working smartphone that can download and use apps (not provided applicants must have and be able to use their own)
• All officers must be confident and comfortable with verbal de-escalation.
• Must be able to pass a background and drug screening
• Must be able to sit or stand for 12 hours at a time

Benefits

• Paid training
• Flexible Schedule
• Career advancement opportunities
• Veteran and First Responder Friendly

Additional Position Summary

A Signal Patrol Officer role encompasses all dedicated requirements but varies from the below in duty specifically in a faster pace, time management and performing randomized but planned patrols of multiple sites throughout the shift. All duties listed below are minimum requirements – additional duties listed in the site’s Post Orders are requirements as well.

Essential Job Functions

• Standing or walking for extended periods;
• Responding quickly to threats or emergencies;
• Completing incident reports;
• Maintaining situational awareness;
• Operating security technology; and
• In the case of a Patrol Officer or Dedicated vehicle post: driving a patrol vehicle on a scheduled patrol cycle for specific durations with limited idle times.

Position Summary

A Signal Dedicated Guard will conduct static security services for courtyards, offices, pools, and other high value areas to ensure all required access points are properly secured and to ensure protection of property and residents with a high degree of attentiveness to details and safety.All duties listed below are minimum requirements – additional duties listed in the site’s Post Orders are requirements as well.

Signal is an equal opportunity employer.Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.