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Armed Security Officer / Off-Duty Officer – Active & Retired Law Enforcement
Location: Culver City, CA
Shedule: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
💰 $65.00 – $70.00 per hour
Position Overview
Marksman Security is seeking experienced active or recently retired sworn law enforcement professionals and qualified off-duty officers to provide discreet, plainclothes armed protective security at a corporate technology campus.
Officers will protect employees, visitors, and assets while maintaining a professional presence and responding to security threats.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide low-profile armed protective security and perimeter protection.
- Conduct comprehensive campus patrols at least every two hours.
- Monitor access points, sensitive areas, and suspicious activity.
- Identify and report safety hazards and security vulnerabilities.
- Respond to critical incidents and armed threats in accordance with BSIS regulations and company policies.
- Apply de-escalation techniques and sound judgment to protect life.
- Support security leadership during incidents and maintain professional customer service.
- Submit incident reports within required timelines.
Required Qualifications
- California BSIS Guard Registration: Active, unexpired Security Guard Card
- California BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit: Active qualification card.
- Concealed Carry Authorization: Valid California Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) permit, verified retired peace officer departmental CCW endorsement
- Firearm Recertification: Must complete two (2) separate live-fire qualification shoots per year (4 total per 2-year renewal cycle) with a BSIS-certified instructor.
- Less-Lethal Certifications: Active BSIS certification for any carried intermediate defensive tools (e.g., BSIS Chemical Agent / Pepper Spray Certificate).
- Active or Recently Retired Sworn Law Enforcement Status: Candidates must be actively serving sworn law enforcement officers (full-time or off-duty compliant per agency policy) or honorably retired sworn law enforcement officers who separated/retired from a municipal, county, or state agency within the past five (3) years.
- Good Standing Verification: Must provide official documentation demonstrating honorable separation or current good standing, free of pending administrative investigations, disciplinary terminations, or disqualifying internal affairs findings.
Ideal Candidate
- Professional, discreet, and highly observant.
- Excellent communication and de-escalation skills.
- Strong judgment and decision-making under pressure.
- Committed to confidentiality, customer service, and protecting life.
Compensation & Benefits
- $65.00 – $70.00 per hour
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid training
- Career advancement opportunities
- Continuous learning through our Learning Management System (LMS)