Armed Security Officer - Seattle, WA

POSITION OVERVIEWProvide professional, high-level armed security services for the personnel, visitors, and property of various buildings within the Seattle, WA areaPAY TRANSPARENCY/COMPENSATIONRate of Pay: $45/hrPaid training at full hourly rateRESPONSIBILITIES:Report directly to their Contract Manager and/or Assistant Contract ManagersAssume responsibility for the completion of assigned tasksDirect Security Officers in the accomplishment of assigned tasksProvide scheduling, training, and counseling for Security OfficersCarry out all other supervisory duties as required or directed by their Contract Manager and/or Assistant Contract ManagersServe as a close, first-line supervisor, monitoring and directing Security Officers and other Triple Canopy personnel as necessaryAct as the Client's liaison with civil authorities responding to crimes, fires, hazardous material spills, etc.Respond to Client personnel in a timely, effective, and professional mannerIn case of after-hours emergency situations, respond to the scene and take initial command, control, and communication support role until higher authority and/or emergency responders arrive, with the authority necessary to handle emergency eventsPerform administrative tasks, including timekeeping, scheduling, and report trackingSet the example for Security Guards in the areas of appearance, work habits, skill, and attitudeEnsure Security Officers follow all work rules, maintain and display good discipline, and present a professional appearance by conducting random, unannounced personnel and post inspectionsProvide on-the-job training for Security OfficersPerform other related duties as assignedProvide security services during special events, including, without limitation, conducting access control and event guest check-in; enforcing all rules and protocols established by the events security SOPs and security escalation protocols, including engaging and removing anyone who is causing an adverse disruption to an event or refusing to depart the event after being requested to depart, interdicting anyone attempting to cause harm to any of the event guests, and reporting and investigating any security anomalies observed by security officers; collaborating with event organizers and venue staff; and performing regular patrols of the event premises to deter unauthorized access and ensure a safe environment.QUALIFICATIONS:Meet one of the below requirements:Either a minimum of 4 years U.S. Military Special Operations Unit or a U.S. Law Enforcement Special Operations Unit (or)Minimum 6 years as a sworn law enforcement officer/agent, legally authorized to carry a firearm, legally empowered to perform arrests, and who satisfied all applicable legal and training requirements for armed law enforcement officers in the jurisdiction in which they were employed.4 years in Combat MOS Military Experience with 2 years as a sworn law enforcement officerMust possess a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent from a U.S. Accredited School. Foreign education must be evaluated to meet U.S. education requirementsLEOSA/HR218 certification preferredVerifiable experience and training in security awareness, mediation and conflict resolution, disaster and emergency situations and managing personnel at various types of facilitiesMust possess a minimum of a High School diploma.Be a U.S. Citizen with a Social Security cardMust possess an active, valid driver's licenseMUST possess a valid Armed Guard CardCurrent CPR/AED/1st Aid CertificationMust meet all medical and physical standards and satisfactorily complete background checks, psychological and drug screeningBe able to wear protective body armor as part of the duty uniformWrite and speak clearly and effectively in EnglishSuccessfully complete all training

Created: 2026-03-23