Who We Are
ARDENT Protection is a Florida-based private security and protection company founded in 2020. We are on a mission to professionalize the security and protection industry by raising the standard for training, leadership, field support, client service, and employee growth.
We believe security work should be respected, supported, and led with clear standards. We hire for the right person in the right seat, and we take that responsibility seriously.
Our core values guide how we hire, lead, train, and serve: People First, Humble Excellence, and Genuine Integrity.
The Opportunity: Armed Security Officer
This seat is an important part of ARDENT’s field operation. Armed Security Officers protect people, property, and trust through professional presence, clear communication, accurate reporting, sound judgment, and consistent standards.
This role supports a residential/community environment and requires professionalism, alertness, strong communication, and the ability to stay calm in routine and tense moments.
Your Mission...should you choose to accept it
Serve with professionalism, protect with care, and represent ARDENT’s standards at the post every day.
You are not just standing a post. You are helping create a safer, more respectful, and better-supported environment for the people who live, work, visit, and serve there.
What You'll Do
- Maintain a professional armed security presence at assigned posts and client locations.
- Follow post orders, site procedures, property rules, and ARDENT standards consistently.
- Conduct continuous foot patrols of the property.
- Observe, report, document, and communicate concerns clearly.
- Support access control, patrols, visitor interaction, incident response, and client expectations based on assignment.
- Treat clients, residents, visitors, teammates, and the public with respect.
- Enforce property rules and regulations professionally and consistently.
- Remain alert, calm, and prepared during overnight hours.
- Escalate concerns at the right time with accurate information.
- Write clear, accurate, and detailed reports.
- Build a strong foundation for future growth into field leadership, ERT, or specialized assignments.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: $20-$21 per hour
Weekly Pay: Get paid every week to help you manage your finances with ease.
Professional Development Opportunities: We believe in investing in our team. You’ll have access to ongoing training, certifications, and opportunities for career growth within the company.
Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits: Comprehensive coverage to support your overall well-being.
Ongoing Training and Growth: We provide resources to help you grow professionally and build the skills needed to excel in your role and beyond.
Supportive Team Culture: At ARDENT, you are not just another employee. You are part of a team that values respect, accountability, communication, and professional growth.
You’ll Love This Role...If you value:
People First: Protecting people with care, respect, and practical support.
Humble Excellence: Doing the work well, staying coachable, and leading without ego.
Genuine Integrity: Doing the right thing, reporting honestly, and protecting trust.
If these statements are true for you:
- I want to be known as dependable, professional, and trusted to handle the job the right way every time.
- I take pride in attendance, communication, report writing, and professional appearance.
- I can stay calm, respectful, and alert during routine and tense moments.
- I understand the responsibility that comes with working as an armed professional.
- I want to learn, improve, and build a strong professional foundation.
- I understand that small details at the post can protect people and trust.
If you have these skills:
- Clear communication and professional presence.
- Strong attendance, reliability, and standards discipline.
- Ability to follow post orders and document facts accurately.
- Respectful interaction with clients, visitors, residents, and teammates.
- Ability to provide hospitality and customer service in a professional manner.
- Ability to stand, walk, and remain alert for extended periods.
- Ability to conduct continuous foot patrols of the property.
- Ability to enforce property rules and regulations professionally.
- Coachability and willingness to grow into stronger field performance.
If you have these qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Active Florida Class D Security License.
- Valid Florida Class G Statewide Firearm License.
- Must have your own firearm that meets company and assignment requirements.
- At least 1 year of recent armed security experience, or previous military or law enforcement experience.
- Understanding of Florida security officer guidelines, legal responsibilities, and professional boundaries.
- Experience writing clear and detailed reports.
- First Aid, BLS, or basic self-defense training preferred, but not required.
If you have one of these:
- Armed security experience in residential, commercial, hospitality, patrol, access control, or high-visibility security.
- Military or law enforcement experience.
- Public-facing experience that required professionalism, communication, and good judgment.
- Overnight, independent post, or foot patrol experience.
- A strong record of reliable attendance, professional conduct, and following site expectations.
If you’ve been looking for:
- A professional armed security role with clear standards and support.
- A company that values Officers and sees security as meaningful work.
- A team where reliability, respect, and communication matter.
- A role where customer service and security work together.
- A pathway toward stronger field performance, Field Supervisor, ERT, or specialized assignments.
- A role where doing the basics well creates trust every day.
Still reading?We’re starting to like you already.
We know job descriptions can feel the same after a while. This one matters because the right person in this seat matters.
If you are dependable, professional, alert, and ready to represent ARDENT with care and discipline, this may be the right opportunity for you.
Week in the Life
You may begin the week reviewing post orders, uniform standards, access procedures, patrol expectations, and site rules.
You may monitor activity, complete foot patrols, assist residents or visitors, communicate with clients, and document concerns.
You may respond to a site issue, remain calm, gather facts, and escalate through the right channel.
You may enforce property rules while still treating people with professionalism and respect.
You may receive coaching from a supervisor and use that feedback to improve your field performance.
By the end of the week, your reliability and professionalism should help the site feel safer, clearer, and better supported.
A Message from Darryl, ARDENT’s Founder & CEO
First, thank you for considering ARDENT and for reading this far. I know job descriptions can start to feel the same after a while, so I appreciate you spending real time with ours.
Security Officers are the reason ARDENT exists. The post matters. The uniform matters. The report matters. The way you speak to people matters. The way you carry yourself as an armed professional matters.
If you want to be part of a company that treats security work as professional work and gives people room to grow, I would be proud to have you consider ARDENT.
We are building a company that gives security professionals a stronger standard, stronger support, and a better path forward. That mission takes people who care deeply, work hard, stay humble, and bring integrity into the details.
If this role makes you feel like your experience, standards, and purpose can meet the needs of our team, I hope you apply. I look forward to seeing what we can build together.
-With Passion & Purpose,
Darryl J
E-Verify Statement
ARDENT Protection participates in the E-Verify program.
As required by law, we will verify the identity and employment authorization of all new hires using E-Verify.
E-Verify Participation Poster (English & Spanish)
Right to Work Poster (English & Spanish)
To learn more about E-Verify, please visit www.e-verify.gov.
Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to submit detailed incident reports and maintain accurate logs during your shift?
- Are you able to perform foot patrols, climb stairs, and work outdoors for extended periods?
- Do you have experience with conflict management and customer service in security roles?
- Do you have a Level 2 or Level 3 holster?
- Are you willing to work in a section 8 High Risk resedential complex?
Experience:
- Armed Security: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Class G Security (Required)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
