Armed Security Officer (LEOSA / Active & Retired)

Job description

Title: Armed Security Officer (LEOSA / Active & Retired)
Location: North Carolina (applicants from South Carolina may apply)
Pay Rate: $26.00 per hour

Position Summary

We are seeking professional, reliable armed security officers to join our school protection team in Greensboro Area. This position is ideal for active or retired law enforcement officers who meet LEOSA (H.R. 218) requirements or who already hold a valid HR218 certification.

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct preventive patrols and monitor school facilities.
• Maintain a visible and deterrent presence to protect students, staff, and property.
• Respond to and report security incidents in accordance with established protocols.
• Maintain current documentation, including identification, certifications, and firearms qualification records.
• Coordinate with the security team and law enforcement agencies as required.
• Comply with and uphold all agency safety, training, and operational standards.

Mandatory Requirements
• Valid HR218 (LEOSA) certification OR qualify as a Qualified Active Law Enforcement Officer or Qualified Retired (or Separated) Law Enforcement Officer under 18 U.S.C. §926B / §926C (LEOSA), including:
o Separation in good standing (if retired/separated);
o Prior statutory powers of arrest;
o At least 10 years of service, or separation due to a service-connected disability;
o Successful completion, within the past 12 months, of applicable state firearms training and qualification standards.
• Applicants residing in South Carolina may apply provided they are willing to complete their firearms qualification/shooting test in North Carolina.
• Valid North Carolina Armed Security Guard Registration Card.
• U.S. citizen or legal authorization to work in the United States.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum of 3 years of combined experience in military service, law enforcement, security, corrections, or emergency response.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, and patrol for extended periods, both indoors and outdoors.
• Willingness and ability to maintain annual firearms qualification (shooting qualification within the last 12 months or as required by law).
• Must not be legally prohibited from possessing or carrying a firearm.

Required Documents to Apply
• Updated resume.
• Copy of valid North Carolina Armed Guard Card.
• Proof of LEOSA / HR218 certification (agency-issued documentation confirming annual firearms qualification or current certification).

Preferred (Not Required)
• Additional training in crowd control, emergency medical response, or critical incident management.
• Prior experience in school security, critical infrastructure protection, or active shooter response protocols.

Employment Conditions
• Compensation: $26.00 per hour.
• Employment contingent upon successful background check, firearms eligibility verification, and criminal history screening.
• Hiring is subject to full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.