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Armed Security Officer

Provide armed protection on client posts across the Phoenix metro, Pinal County and the Tucson area: commercial, construction, retail, event and high-value sites. You deter problems before they start, respond calmly when they do, and write it up clearly the same shift. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

At a glance

What you will do

• Stand armed posts and run patrols, access control and alarm response at assigned client sites
• Observe, deter and report; de-escalate first and call for help early
• Follow post orders, company policy and Arizona law on the use of force
• Write clear, court-ready shift and incident reports before you leave post
• Brief the site lead, the client contact and responding agencies when something happens
• Keep your firearm, equipment, uniform and qualifications current

Requirements

• Arizona DPS armed security guard registration issued through our agency (AZ Security Guard Agency 1759798). Arizona issues an armed registration for each sponsoring agency (A.R.S. 32-2624), so if your armed card is with another company we file for ours
• Arizona DPS training: the 8-hour pre-assignment course, 16 hours of initial firearms training and qualification with the weapon you carry, then 8 hours of continuing firearms training every year, all from DPS-certified instructors (A.R.S. 32-2632)
• Must meet Arizona DPS age requirements for armed registration (A.R.S. 32-2622)
• U.S. citizen or legal resident authorized to work in the United States
• Not a prohibited possessor, never convicted of a domestic-violence offense, and not discharged from the armed forces under other than honorable conditions (A.R.S. 32-2622); DD-214 if you served
• No felony conviction or pending felony indictment, and no misdemeanor conviction in the last five years for violence or threats, weapons misconduct, dishonesty or fraud, arson, theft, domestic violence, drug offenses or sexual misconduct; not on parole, probation for a violent offense, or an outstanding warrant; not a registered sex offender (A.R.S. 32-2622)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Able to stand, walk and patrol for a full shift, outdoors and in Arizona heat; clear written and spoken English
• Pass our background check and drug screen after an offer (we ask for your written permission before any background report)

Preferred qualifications

• Prior armed security, military or law enforcement experience
• CPR, First Aid, AED and Stop the Bleed
• Arizona CCW permit; OC spray, baton or Taser certification
• Executive protection, event or high-risk site experience

How to apply

Apply online with one application. It takes about 10 minutes, and your resume is required (PDF, Word or a clear photo). Add your certificates, license or DD-214 if you have them. Our hiring team reviews every application and emails qualified applicants a link to book an interview. Checks and licensing come after that; see how hiring works.

Accessibility and accommodations

If a disability or other need makes any part of the application hard to complete, email humanresources@honeybadgersolution.com with the word “accommodation” and the role you want. We will arrange another way for you to apply. This address is for accommodation requests and hiring questions; asking does not affect how your application is considered.

Honeybadger Solutions LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by federal, Arizona or local law. We never charge application fees and we do not ask for your Social Security number, date of birth, bank details or a photo on the application. Hiring emails come only from humanresources@honeybadgersolution.com.