Verified Job
Security Guard
Armed Security Officer
Security Guard
#40675
Remote / WFH
State of Wisconsin - Military Affairs
Job Description
Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, * paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans after two months of employment).
An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
Well Wisconsin Wellness Program: A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall wellbeing.
Working for Wisconsin State Government may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Position Summary
The Armed Security Officer provides armed security services to protect property and persons from sabotage, fire, espionage, theft, vandalism, and other hazards; controls entry and exit of all personnel, vehicles and other equipment at entry points to the National Guard Facility or Base. The Armed Security Officer assists and directs visitors; enforces parking regulations; ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations, rules and laws; prepares and maintains records and documents; monitors base alarm systems; and attends training and safety classes.
Salary Information
New hires currently start at $25.38 per hour once they pass the qualification to carry firearms. This starting wage consists of a base pay of $23.38 per hour, plus a $2.00 per hour add-on to the hourly rate for carrying a firearm while on duty. (The employer will provide the required firearm training.) These positions also have Protective Occupation Status within the Wisconsin Retirement System, which is an accelerated retirement benefit.
For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.
The Department of Military Affairs does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.
To learn more about the complete compensation package, please visit the Total Rewards Calculator.
Job Details
These positions have the following conditions of employment:
Must be at least 18 years old; possess a high school diploma, GED or HSED.
Must qualify to carry firearms and remain qualified as a condition of employment. To be qualified, must not have been convicted of a felony or any domestic abuse charges or convictions.
In addition, the position requires a Common Access Card (CAC). A CAC requires successful completion of a Department of Defense investigation and an additional more in-depth federal background check for gaining access to federal computer systems, restricted locations, or classified information.
Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment medical evaluation, including a drug screen; a psychological assessment; and will be required to complete a fitness/agility test consisting of; push-ups (18), sit ups (24), sprint (300 meter in 90 seconds), run (1.5 mile in 20 min), push (67lbs), pull (77lbs), drag/carry (145lbs-25ft) and lift (70lbs).
Positions located at the Truax Air Base require possession of a valid driver’s license upon appointment and must obtain a military driver license following hire.
A 12-month probationary period is required.
All new permanent, project, and limited term employees will be required to report to JFHQ in Madison on the Monday of their first week of employment for the New Employee Orientation (NEO) program. Additional information will be sent to the new employees and their supervisors on the Tuesday prior to NEO.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified candidates will have experience, training, or education in security/law enforcement.
Well qualified candidates will have:
Completed a professional firearms training course
Security/law enforcement experience AND training/education
You will be required to attach a resume or complete a work experience submission, as well as answer six yes/no questions during the application process to determine your eligibility for the position.
Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $45/month for single plans and $111/month for family plans after two months of employment).
An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
Well Wisconsin Wellness Program: A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall wellbeing.
Working for Wisconsin State Government may make you eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Position Summary
The Armed Security Officer provides armed security services to protect property and persons from sabotage, fire, espionage, theft, vandalism, and other hazards; controls entry and exit of all personnel, vehicles and other equipment at entry points to the National Guard Facility or Base. The Armed Security Officer assists and directs visitors; enforces parking regulations; ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations, rules and laws; prepares and maintains records and documents; monitors base alarm systems; and attends training and safety classes.
Salary Information
New hires currently start at $25.38 per hour once they pass the qualification to carry firearms. This starting wage consists of a base pay of $23.38 per hour, plus a $2.00 per hour add-on to the hourly rate for carrying a firearm while on duty. (The employer will provide the required firearm training.) These positions also have Protective Occupation Status within the Wisconsin Retirement System, which is an accelerated retirement benefit.
For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.
The Department of Military Affairs does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.
To learn more about the complete compensation package, please visit the Total Rewards Calculator.
Job Details
These positions have the following conditions of employment:
Must be at least 18 years old; possess a high school diploma, GED or HSED.
Must qualify to carry firearms and remain qualified as a condition of employment. To be qualified, must not have been convicted of a felony or any domestic abuse charges or convictions.
In addition, the position requires a Common Access Card (CAC). A CAC requires successful completion of a Department of Defense investigation and an additional more in-depth federal background check for gaining access to federal computer systems, restricted locations, or classified information.
Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment medical evaluation, including a drug screen; a psychological assessment; and will be required to complete a fitness/agility test consisting of; push-ups (18), sit ups (24), sprint (300 meter in 90 seconds), run (1.5 mile in 20 min), push (67lbs), pull (77lbs), drag/carry (145lbs-25ft) and lift (70lbs).
Positions located at the Truax Air Base require possession of a valid driver’s license upon appointment and must obtain a military driver license following hire.
A 12-month probationary period is required.
All new permanent, project, and limited term employees will be required to report to JFHQ in Madison on the Monday of their first week of employment for the New Employee Orientation (NEO) program. Additional information will be sent to the new employees and their supervisors on the Tuesday prior to NEO.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified candidates will have experience, training, or education in security/law enforcement.
Well qualified candidates will have:
Completed a professional firearms training course
Security/law enforcement experience AND training/education
You will be required to attach a resume or complete a work experience submission, as well as answer six yes/no questions during the application process to determine your eligibility for the position.
