Armed Security Guard

ARMED SECURITY OFFICER – ST. LOUIS, MO

Job Summary

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1. Ideal Candidate Profile

Target currently employed or recently active armed security officers in the St. Louis area who have a valid City of St. Louis armed guard card and can document the required T3 background check. Federal contract security personnel with overnight post coverage, patrol, and incident-response experience are especially relevant. Do not assume military or law-enforcement service alone satisfies the two credential requirements.

2. Must-Haves / Preferred

Must-haves:

• Valid City of St. Louis armed guard card
• Possess Tier 3 (T3) government background check
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work overnight and pass required physical/live-fire tests

Preferred: None explicitly specified in the job description.

3. Alternate Job Titles

• Armed Security Officer
• Armed Security Guard
• Federal Contract Security Officer
• Protective Security Officer
• Armed Patrol Officer

4. Target Companies / Industries

Search federal contract security providers, armed guard services, government facility security contractors, and employers with overnight armed posts in greater St. Louis. Examples to research for candidate sourcing include firms serving federal buildings and military-adjacent facilities; confirm individual credentials rather than relying on employer history.

5. Simple Boolean Searches

• ("Armed Security Officer" OR "Armed Security Guard") AND "St. Louis"
• "Security Officer" AND "armed guard card"
• "Security Officer" AND "Tier 3"
• "Federal Security Officer" AND patrol
• "Protective Security Officer" AND St. Louis

Full-time armed security officer supporting a federal contract in the St. Louis area. Responsible for guard booth monitoring, patrols, incident response, threat identification, and maintaining a safe and orderly post during overnight shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned guard booth and conduct static, foot, and vehicle patrols.
• Identify potential threats, respond to incidents, and de-escalate situations.
• Interact professionally with the public and maintain an orderly post.
• Participate in ongoing training and development.

Minimum Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No minimum years of experience specified.

Special Requirements

• Valid City of St. Louis armed guard card.
• Possess a Tier 3 (T3) government background check.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must pass semi-annual physical and live-fire readiness tests.
• Must comply with drug-free workplace policy.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Security patrol and post-monitoring capabilities.
• Incident response, threat recognition, and de-escalation.
• Professional public interaction and commitment to safety.

Work Environment

Full-time, overnight shift (11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.); on-site federal contract assignment in the St. Louis area.

Other Duties

Additional duties may be assigned based on business needs.