Armed Security Officer: (DE RED CARD - Wilmington, DE
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Security
Security Guard, Site Security
Full Time Armed Security Officer: (DE RED CARD Required) - Wilmington, DE
Join OPS Security Group as a Full Time Armed Security Officer (DE RED CARD required) in Wilmington, DE.
Job SummaryPhysical Security Officers (PSO’s) will work in demanding, fast‑paced environments such as medical centers, government facilities, hospitality venues, and public events. The role may involve firearm use. PSOs protect people, information, and property while delivering high‑end customer service.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver high‑end customer service
- Respond to emergencies
- Deterr to prevent crime
- Complete daily logs and incident reports
- Conduct regular walking or vehicle patrols
- Build and maintain professional rapport with clients, guests, and co‑workers
- De‑escalate conflicts
- Perform ingress/egress control procedures
- Investigate incidents
- Monitor CCTV cameras
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- ACT 235 current
- 21 years of age
- Current and valid driver’s license
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years of armed security experience
- Pass Physical Agility Test (PAT) and Armed Security Officer course
- Pass drug screen
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient time management skills
- Reliable transportation
- Excellent de‑escalation skills
- Proficient firearms skills
- Extensive use of force knowledge
- Comprehensive background investigation and urinalysis screening required
- Work under stress/pressure
- Lift up to 25 pounds
- Wear a uniform
- Pass Physical Agility Test (PAT)
- 3 Medical Plan Choices
- Optional Health Savings Account
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k) with employer matching 1‑3% dollar‑for‑dollar match, 50% match on 4‑5%
- Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
- Earned sick and safe leave (1 hour per 30 hours worked)
- Paid training
- Defined vertical mobility and promotion opportunities
$21.00 hourly – 1st Shift (Daylight)
Our MissionTo lead the way in caring for, compensating and offering careers to our people, who in turn provide unparalleled professional services to our clients.
Our Virtues- People First:
Treat people with dignity and respect and help them become who they are capable of becoming. - Servant Leadership:
Continuously improve and bring out excellence in others by modeling it yourself. - Accountability:
Stay loyal to what you said you would do long after the mood you said it in has changed. - Diligence:
Proceed on the course you laid out knowing that all good things come with time, effort and creativity. - Integrity:
Give people a reason to trust you knowing that a true measure of character is what you do without reward and how you treat those who can do nothing for you.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.
At‑Will EmploymentEmployment with OPS Security Group is voluntary and subject to termination by the employee or OPS Security Group at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this document shall be interpreted to conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment‑at‑will status of OPS Security Group employees.
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