Class G Security Officer

Class G Security Officer – Broward & Palm Beach Counties, FL

Ark Resource Group is accepting applications from qualified Florida Class G Security Officers for employment opportunities throughout Broward County and Palm Beach County.

Opportunities may include armed-security assignments at residential communities, commercial properties, gated facilities, offices, hotels, casinos, ports, warehouses, industrial facilities, healthcare locations, special events, and other secured environments.

Qualified applicants may be considered for current and upcoming opportunities based on experience, location, schedule availability, licensing, certifications, specialized training, and individual employer requirements.

Pay Rate

$18.00 – $28.00 per hour

Final compensation will depend on the hiring employer, assignment, location, experience, shift, qualifications, and specific responsibilities.

Schedule

Opportunities may include:

• 1st Shift / Day Shift
  
• 2nd Shift / Evening Shift
  
• 3rd Shift / Overnight Shift
  
• Weekday schedules
  
• Weekend schedules
  
• Full-time opportunities
  
• Part-time opportunities
  

Location

Broward County and Palm Beach County, Florida

Applicants should indicate the cities and areas where they are available to work.

Employment Type

Direct Hire / Employer Placement Opportunities

About the Opportunity

Ark Resource Group works with employers seeking qualified, dependable, and properly licensed security professionals throughout South Florida.

We are accepting applications from candidates who currently hold a valid Florida Class G Statewide Firearm License and meet applicable Florida licensing requirements for armed-security employment.

Candidates with specialized security experience, port credentials, executive-protection experience, military service, law-enforcement backgrounds, additional certifications, or advanced security training are encouraged to provide complete information when applying.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Valid Florida Class G Statewide Firearm License
  
• Applicable underlying Florida security or qualifying professional license required for the position
  
• Current firearms qualification/requalification documentation as applicable
  
• Required security and firearms training documentation
  
• Valid government-issued identification
  
• Valid documentation establishing authorization to work in the United States
  
• Verifiable employment history
  
• Professional references
  
• Reliable transportation to assigned work locations
  
• Ability to work the schedule required by the hiring employer
  
• Ability to meet specific armed-security assignment requirements
  

Applicants should accurately provide their Florida Class G license information so licensing status can be reviewed during the recruiting process.

Tell Us About Your Security Experience

When completing your application, please provide as much information as possible regarding your previous security experience.

Examples include:

• Armed security
  
• Gatehouse security
  
• Gated communities
  
• Residential security
  
• Access-control posts
  
• Front-desk security
  
• Lobby security
  
• Commercial buildings
  
• Corporate security
  
• Office buildings
  
• Hotel or hospitality security
  
• Retail security
  
• Loss prevention
  
• Casino security
  
• Port or maritime security
  
• Warehouse or industrial security
  
• Construction-site security
  
• Healthcare-facility security
  
• Event security
  
• Mobile patrol
  
• Vehicle patrol
  
• CCTV / surveillance monitoring
  
• Security operations centers
  
• Executive protection
  
• VIP protection
  
• High-value asset protection
  
• Other specialized security assignments
  

Please include the type of environment where you worked, whether the position was armed or unarmed, your primary responsibilities, and the approximate amount of experience you have.

Additional Licenses, Credentials and Training

Please include any additional credentials or training you currently hold, including:

• Florida Class G Statewide Firearm License
  
• Current firearms qualification or requalification documentation
  
• CPR / First Aid / AED certification
  
• TWIC – Transportation Worker Identification Credential
  
• Port Everglades Business Purpose Card / Port ID
  
• Maritime or port-security credentials
  
• Executive-protection training
  
• De-escalation or conflict-management training
  
• Defensive-tactics training
  
• Emergency-response training
  
• Fire-watch training
  
• CCTV / surveillance training
  
• Access-control training
  
• Loss-prevention training
  
• OSHA or workplace-safety training
  
• Active-shooter response training
  
• Other security, firearms, or public-safety certifications
  

Applicants with a TWIC card or Port Everglades credential should indicate that information on their application, as these credentials may be relevant for certain port or maritime-security opportunities.

Military and Law-Enforcement Experience

Applicants with previous or current experience in the following areas should include that information:

• United States Armed Forces
  
• Military Police
  
• National Guard or Reserve
  
• Law enforcement
  
• Corrections
  
• Federal law enforcement
  
• Government security
  
• Public safety
  
• Emergency services
  
• Executive protection
  
• Other military, firearms, protective-service, or security experience
  

Please include relevant duties, specialized training, firearms qualifications, certifications, and applicable years of experience.

Don't Have a Resume?

A resume is not required to apply.

If you do not currently have a resume, Ark Resource Group can assist you with creating a professional resume based on the employment history, security experience, licenses, certifications, education, military service, law-enforcement experience, and training you provide during the application process.

To help us create an accurate resume, please provide complete information regarding:

• Previous employers
  
• Job titles
  
• Approximate dates of employment
  
• Armed and unarmed security experience
  
• Types of facilities or posts worked
  
• Primary responsibilities
  
• Class G license
  
• Firearms training and requalification
  
• Security-school training
  
• TWIC or port credentials
  
• Specialized certifications
  
• Military experience
  
• Law-enforcement experience
  
• Executive-protection experience
  
• Additional relevant skills and training
  

The more complete your application is, the better we can understand your qualifications and identify appropriate employment opportunities.

Requirements

Specific duties will vary by employer and assignment but may include:

• Providing professional armed-security services at assigned locations
  
• Monitoring entrances, exits, buildings, facilities, or designated areas
  
• Controlling access to secured or restricted locations
  
• Checking identification and visitor authorization
  
• Operating gatehouses or access-control stations
  
• Conducting foot or vehicle patrols
  
• Monitoring CCTV and surveillance systems
  
• Protecting employees, residents, guests, visitors, facilities, or property
  
• Maintaining accurate security and incident reports
  
• Observing and reporting suspicious activity
  
• Responding appropriately to security incidents and emergencies
  
• Following post orders and site-specific procedures
  
• Communicating with supervisors, property representatives, law enforcement, or emergency services when necessary
  
• Maintaining professional conduct, appearance, and situational awareness
  
• Following applicable employer procedures governing firearms and security equipment
  

Qualifications / Required Skills

Qualified candidates should demonstrate:

• Current Florida Class G credentials
  
• Security experience appropriate to the assignment
  
• Professional communication skills
  
• Dependability and punctuality
  
• Strong situational awareness
  
• Sound judgment
  
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  
• Ability to accurately document incidents and activities
  
• Professional interaction with the public
  
• Ability to remain alert throughout an assigned shift
  
• Ability to work independently when required
  
• Ability to follow employer post orders and safety procedures
  
• Ability to respond professionally during stressful or emergency situations
  

Specific experience requirements may vary by employer and assignment.

Screening and Employment Requirements

Depending on the hiring employer and assignment, applicants may be required to complete or authorize:

• Criminal background screening
  
• Drug screening
  
• Employment-reference verification
  
• Employment-history verification
  
• Motor Vehicle Record / DMV review
  
• Class G license verification
  
• Applicable underlying license verification
  
• Security-training documentation review
  
• Firearms-training and requalification documentation review
  
• Employment-eligibility verification
  
• E-Verify processing by the hiring employer when applicable
  

Motor Vehicle Record requirements may primarily apply to positions involving driving, mobile patrol, or operation of an employer vehicle.

Additional screening or documentation may be required for certain ports, casinos, government facilities, healthcare facilities, or other specialized assignments.

What the Employer May Offer

Employment conditions and benefits vary by hiring employer and assignment and may include:

• Competitive hourly compensation
  
• Full-time or part-time schedules
  
• Day, evening, or overnight shifts
  
• Overtime opportunities
  
• Permanent employment opportunities
  
• Employer-provided uniforms or equipment
  
• Specialized security assignments
  
• Advancement opportunities
  
• Additional employer benefits for eligible employees
  

Specific compensation, benefits, equipment requirements, and employment conditions will be communicated for each individual opportunity.

Benefits

Benefits of Applying Through Ark Resource Group

Applicants may receive assistance with:

• Matching experience with appropriate security opportunities
  
• Initial candidate screening
  
• Resume creation or resume review
  
• Professional employment-profile preparation
  
• Review of reported licenses and credentials
  
• Interview coordination
  
• Employer communication
  
• Application follow-up
  
• Pre-employment document coordination when requested by the hiring employer
  

Qualified applicants may be contacted when an opportunity matches their experience, credentials, location, licensing, and schedule availability.

About Ark Resource Group

Ark Resource Group provides recruiting and candidate-sourcing services to businesses and organizations seeking qualified employees.

We connect candidates with employment opportunities based on qualifications, experience, licensing, certifications, specialized training, schedule availability, location, and employer requirements.

Recruiting Disclosure

Ark Resource Group is acting as a recruiting and candidate-sourcing provider for participating employers. Ark Resource Group is not the employer of record for positions presented through this recruiting process unless expressly stated otherwise.

Hiring decisions, compensation, schedules, benefits, employment conditions, equipment requirements, security assignments, firearms policies, and final onboarding requirements are determined by the individual hiring employer.

Submission of an application or participation in Ark Resource Group's recruiting process does not constitute an offer or guarantee of employment.

Applicant Authorization

By submitting information to Ark Resource Group, the applicant authorizes Ark Resource Group to review the information provided and contact the applicant regarding employment opportunities that may reasonably match the applicant's qualifications and availability.

Where background checks, drug screening, Motor Vehicle Record reviews, or other third-party screening services are required, applicable notices, disclosures, and authorizations will be provided as required before screening is conducted.