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Armed Security Officer

Company:
Arrow Security
Location:
Manhattan, NY, 10001
Posted:
May 21, 2025
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Job Description

Position Summary

A valued contributor to our respectful and rewarding work culture, The Armed Security Officer is responsible for performing licensed security guarding duties with professionalism and tact to ensure the safety and security of assigned client location, its guests, visitors and their property. The Armed Security Officer is perceptive at identifying potential threats within assigned areas and prompt in communicating events to Site Supervisor/ Manager on duty.

In alignment with fellow security staff and Operations' teams, the Armed Security Officer fosters best practices that are compliant with federal/state regulations and respectful of our company policies and protocols, committing to the integrity of our Arrow mission to provide an excellent client experience.

WHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER WORKING AT ARROW SECURITY?

Wouldn't you like to be part of an organization that respects and values all of its people? Where each person can make a difference and be heard because every person's role in the organization is important? At Arrow Security, we challenge our people in a beneficial way to grow both personally and professionally. We strive to offer the best compensation, benefits, flexibility and unique perks possible while promoting a positive work-life balance. At Arrow, we understand how important this is to our people. And our people are important to us.

Wage Breakdown:

Base hourly rate: $33.50

This is a Union recognized site, providing an additional union-sponsored supplemental rate of an additional $7.21 per hour (up to 40 hours weekly). The supplemental benefit can be received in one of two options: a) elected as a health insurance through the Union or b) by opt-out of electing health insurance, the $7.21/hour can be added to the hourly rate with a maximum of 40 hours weekly (the supplemental rate is not applied to overtime hours worked).

Here is some of what we offer our valued security staff:

Weekly pay

Internal growth opportunities

Flexible scheduling opportunities

Employee PERKS program, including discounts on everyday purchases with many of our partners

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Provides onsite watch/protection of assigned post and designated perimeter

Observes, reports and supports client expectations

Reports all breaches per applicable methods

Utilizes company scheduling platform for clock-ins/clock-outs of scheduled shift

Evaluates and responds to alerts in surrounding area with professionalism and according to company protocol

Alerts Supervisor on Duty when situation requires escalation per company protocol

Assists fellow security guards with de-escalation when applicable per company protocol

Follows procedures for fire prevention, property patrol, and incident reporting

Works with diligence and respect to ensure the safety and security of assigned client, visitors and property

Adheres to all Company service and operating standards

Additional tasks as needed

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

Valid NYS Armed Security Guard License

Law Enforcement Background

Valid NYC Concealed Carry Permit OR Valid HR-218 Permit

Good Guy Letter

Exceptional work ethic

Founded in 1985, Arrow has perfected our approach to high quality security. As a true Super Regional guarding company, we are large enough to provide our Clients and Officers with the resources, technology, and supervision to deliver a superior security program while being nimble enough to react quickly and deliver an exceptional customer and employee experience. "We Care" about our Officers and make sure to take care of the people that take care of our Clients.

Arrow Security is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires an accommodation to complete the application process, please email Arrow Security Human Resources Department at . Please include your full name, contact information and details about your request in the email.

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