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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Subsidiary or Business Segment

Armed Security Officer

Salary Range
£26 - £34
£2 - £3 / mo

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Location Base
Dublin, CA
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Title: FED Security Officer (Armed) Candidates with current BSIS Guard Card and Firearms Permit with .40caliber designation

Training Wage $26.00 per hour

Base Wages following training period is $26.78 - $33.83 per hour and $4.60-$4.78 per hour Health & Welfare (depending on job location and up to 40 hours per week)

Are you looking to Join a Global Company where YOUR Contributions MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Would you like to start a career path leading to Supervision and Management?

Are you transitioning out of the Military and looking for your next mission?

Do you Pride yourself in your Customer Service Skills and ENJOY working with Others?

If you answered yes, we may have a position that is right up your Alley!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Ideal candidates have at least two (2) years Armed OR Law Enforcement OR Military experience

Must Possess a BSIS Guard Card and Firearms Permit with .40caliber designation

High School Diploma

US Citizen

As a Paragon Security Officer (PSO) you will observe and report activities and incidents while assigned to the DHS Federal Protective Service. This includes providing for the security and safety of federally owned / leased facilities, federal property and personnel.

Additionally, primary responsibilities include precluding unauthorized access to facilities, responding to unusual or emergency situations, using appropriate escalation of force level up to and including armed response as dictated by the situation and protocol, making periodic tours to check for irregularities and inspecting protection devices and fire control equipment. Lastly, duties also include preserving order and acting to enforce regulations / directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises

  • Additional compensation of $1.00 - $3.00 may be available at sites requiring a Secret or Top Secret clearance.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (if paid via Health and Welfare benefit, there is no separate company contribution)
  • The paid leave for full time employees is from 80-240 hours / year based on longevity in the position, and sick leave is a minimum of 56 hours per year for a full-time employee

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“All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.“

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VA License Number: 11-4665

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26.00 - $33.83 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
All customers need to wear masks, hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies are available.

Work Location: Multiple Locations

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Security & Protective

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Armed Security Officer roles across Paragon Systems, Inc.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Security & Protective.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26 - £34 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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