Security Officer I (Armed)

Castelion; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Castelion is seeking a dedicated Security Officer I (Armed) for its Rio Rancho, NM site. You will protect personnel, facilities and operations, perform access control, patrols, and respond to incidents with trained use of force.

This full-time onsite role requires a high school diploma and 2+ years of armed security or related experience. This position involves operating CCTV and access control systems, complying with NM licenses and firearms qualifications, and supporting the protection of

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of armed security, military, law enforcement, corrections, or related protective field.
• Must possess or be able to obtain NM licenses, registrations, and firearms qualifications.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate company vehicles if required.

Responsibilities

• Control access at designated security posts and verify credentials.
• Conduct armed interior and exterior patrols of facilities and perimeters.
• Monitor security systems and respond to alarms and incidents.
• Identify and report suspicious activity, safety hazards, and facility concerns.
• Respond to alarms, medical incidents, threats, and emergencies per procedures.

Skills

Armed security

Patrols

Incident response

Observation skills

Compliance training

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control

Intrusion detection

Alarm monitoring

Security communications

Job description

Why Castelion, Why Now

Castelion is moving incredibly fast to develop and deliver advanced defense systems at a time when execution matters more than ever. We believe focus, ownership, and excellence are decisive advantages - and we're building a world-class team to turn bold ideas into real capability.

Why Castelion, Why Now

Castelion is moving incredibly fast to develop and deliver advanced defense systems at a time when execution matters more than ever. We believe focus, ownership, and excellence are decisive advantages - and we're building a world-class team to turn bold ideas into real capability. This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage, where you'll have significant ownership, collaborate with exceptional teammates, and make a direct, measurable impact on our mission and the future of the company - regardless of your function.

Security Officer I (Armed)

The Security Officer I (Armed) on the Physical Security team at Castelion is responsible for protecting personnel, facilities, assets, and operations through armed security presence, access control enforcement, patrol activities and incident response. In this role, you will maintain proficiency with assigned weapons and security equipment, control access to designated areas, conduct interior and exterior patrols, respond to security incidents and emergencies, and support the protection of advanced defense technologies and critical manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Control access at designated security posts and verify employee, visitor, and contractor vehicle credentials.
• Conduct armed interior and exterior patrols of facilities, parking areas, the site perimeter, and restricted locations.
• Monitor security systems, alarms, cameras, and access control platforms and respond appropriately to security incidents.
• Identify, observe, document, and report suspicious activity, security violations, safety hazards, and facility concerns.
• Respond as an armed security officer to alarms, medical incidents, security threats, and emergencies in accordance with established response and use-of-force procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in armed security, military, law enforcement, corrections, emergency services, or a related protective security field.
• Ability to observe, assess, and respond appropriately to security and safety concerns.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain all New Mexico licenses, registrations, and firearms qualifications required to perform armed security duties.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate company vehicles if required.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• 2+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, critical infrastructure, or industrial environments.
• Experience conducting armed patrols, incident response, investigations, and emergency response.
• Experience operating CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, alarm monitoring, and security communications systems.
• Current CPR/AED, First Aid, Stop the bleed, firearms, defense tactics, or other applicable security certifications

Additional Requirements

• Ability to maintain a professional and visible security presence.
• Ability to wear approximately 20-30 pounds of gear throughout a 12-hour shift, to include; days, nights, overtime, weekends and rotating schedules as required.
• Must obtain and maintain all company required firearms, use-of-force, defensive tactics, less than lethal, and emergency response qualifications.
• This role is based in Rio Rancho, NM and requires full-time onsite presence.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation and any required pre-employment screening.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to patrol large indoor and outdoor areas, climb stairs and navigate uneven terrain.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to safely wear and operate required equipment to include body armor, duty belt, firearm, less than lethal equipment, radio and other assigned security equipment for extended periods.

Castelion offers a generous benefits package. Please refer to the bottom of our Careers page for more details.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

This position may require access to classified information or restricted U.S. Government sites, systems, or information, as determined by the Company and/or applicable U.S. Government requirements. If the position is so designated, your employment in the role may be contingent upon your ability to obtain and maintain the required U.S. Government security clearance or other government authorization, and to satisfy any citizenship or other eligibility requirements imposed by applicable law, regulation, executive order, or government contract requirements. You will be notified if and when such requirements apply.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Castelion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Castelion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in the interview process, or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodation will be considered on an individual basis and handled in accordance with applicable law. Castelion is committed to fostering a workplace where employment decisions are based on qualifications, business needs, and the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.

EAR/ITAR Requirements

This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.