Armed Security Specialist

About the role

The primary goal of this position is to ensure all security operation functions are performed accurately and efficiently to provide a safe and secure environment for the client and their assets. This is a highly visible customer‑facing role that entails regular interaction with the client’s employees and their senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Maintain acute situational awareness and professional posture; maintain a presence at the Security Desk and monitor cameras/radios for unusual activity.
• Verify all visitor government‑issued IDs and sign the Visitor Log; address unauthorized persons on client property; communicate and de‑escalate situations to security or law enforcement.
• Record, create, and maintain guest, visitor, contractor, and employee badges; enforce badge visibility.
• Use access control programs to create profiles and assign appropriate access levels to employees and contractors; maintain 100 % accountability of all keys, access cards, fobs, and other means of accessing client property.
• Investigate all unauthorized entrances onto client property; conduct floor patrols and immediately notify appropriate departments of hazards.
• Enforce policies and procedures set forth by Eagle Security Group and the client.
• Provide accurate and concise information to team, staff, and visitors; answer all incoming calls with discretion and route to appropriate department.
• Send daily occupancy reports in the morning and at close of business.
• Communicate with team, staff, and visitors and follow up on every request; always maintain a high standard of professional conduct and demeanor.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated exceptional results in a client‑service role with professional and positive communication styles.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to various work‑paces, and maintain high attentiveness and energy.
• Sound operational judgment and flexibility to shifting priorities and challenges.
• Drug‑free; may be required to participate in ongoing drug screenings.
• Physically fit and able to meet minimum physical requirements, including standing for several hours, running, and providing protective coverage.
• Pass pre‑employment background investigation.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license for state of residence.
• Virginia state armed private security license.
• At least 1 year of security experience, preferably in the private sector.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Maintain physical readiness to respond to an attack or hazard.
• Ability to use computers and related office equipment; preparation of documents and data entry; knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred.

Desired Qualifications

• Working knowledge of basic IT troubleshooting.
• Previous security experience including remote monitoring, access control, physical security, emergency response, and security protocol implementation.
• Prior training in emergency medicine, defensive tactics, arrest techniques, and tactical firearms.
• Military or law‑enforcement experience.