Pay: $25.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time, Contract (1-Year Contract with long-term career growth potential)
Projected Hire Date: August 1, 2026
Schedule: Overnight Shift | 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM (9-Hour Shifts)
Location: Harrisburg, PA
About the Role
We are immediately hiring qualified, professional Armed Security Officers for a 1-year contract at an active construction site in Harrisburg, PA. The primary focus of this post is high-visibility loss prevention, asset protection, and perimeter security to safeguard valuable building materials, tools, machinery, and site inventory against theft, vandalism, and trespassing.
This post offers long-term stability with high potential for continued placement, ongoing training, and expanded opportunities across our Harrisburg operations for top performers.
Key Responsibilities
- Loss Prevention & Asset Protection: Maintain a high-visibility security presence to actively deter, prevent, and detect theft of building materials, high-value supplies, equipment, and machinery.
- Access Control: Staff and maintain the on-site guard shack to verify credentials and manage access for authorized personnel, contractors, and vehicles.
- Active Perimeter Patrols: Conduct physical perimeter and foot patrols throughout the construction footprint every 30 minutes to check staging areas, trailers, gates, and storage containers.
- Digital Guard Tour Tracking: Utilize GuardMetrics on your smartphone to scan tour checkpoints, log active patrol rounds, track site incidents, and log shift activity in real-time.
- Emergency Response: Serve as the primary on-site authority to handle trespassers, respond to site alarms, and coordinate with local law enforcement/dispatch as necessary.
Required Equipment & Uniform
- Body Armor: Concealable or tactical body armor (Level IIIA recommended).
- Firearm & Ammunition: Duty firearm with a minimum of three 15-round magazines and duty-rated retention holster.
- Uniform: Black-on-black profile (Black duty tactical pants, black steel-toe or tactical boots, black duty belt). Company branded polo shirts will be provided.
- Duty Belt Accessories: High-lumen flashlight with belt pouch (essential for overnight construction patrols), handcuffs with key, and magazine pouches.
- Technology: Smartphone capable of running GuardMetrics for tour verification, real-time clock-ins, and digital incident reporting.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Certifications: Active PA Act 235 (Lethal Weapons Training Act) certification is strictly required.
- Transportation: Must have your own reliable personal vehicle to guarantee punctual arrival on-site.
- Experience: Background in security, asset protection, construction safety, military, or law enforcement preferred.
- Vigilance & Reliability: Strong work ethic, high alertness, and the ability to work independently outdoors/overnight without direct supervision.
- IMPORTANT DOCUMENTATION: Please have your current/active Driver's License, PA Act 235 Card, and Social Security Card on your person and ready to email, as we are making hiring decisions during the interview.
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay: $25.00 / hour
- Company Provided: Custom branded company polo shirts
- Stability: 1-year contract with long-term placement potential
- Modern Operations: Real-time reporting and digital guard tour tracking powered by GuardMetrics
- Professional Growth: Hands-on experience, specialized security training opportunities, and options for additional hours throughout the region
We are making immediate hiring decisions for an anticipated start on August 1, 2026. Qualified candidates with active Act 235 certifications, reliable transportation, and required equipment are encouraged to apply today for fast-track onboarding.
NOTICE: Please have your current/active Driver's License, PA Act 235 Card, and Social Security Card on your person and ready to email as we are making hiring decisions during the interview.
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
