Armed Protective Security Officer — Federal Facilities

Job overview

The Armed Protective Security Officer role is fully onsite at federal facilities and government installations in the Columbus, OH area. The posting lists hourly rates of $31.79 at the start, $32.54 after the first 90-day probationary period, and $33.29 after the second 90-day probationary period, plus a $5.40-per-hour health and welfare benefit. Meritus provides security, force protection, and critical infrastructure support to federal agencies. The officer helps protect designated federal facilities, personnel, visitors, and government property. Through access control, patrols, screening, monitoring, emergency response, and incident reporting, the role supports safe operations and compliance with federal security requirements.

What you'll do

• Perform access control, interior and exterior patrols, security monitoring, emergency response, perimeter inspections, incident reporting, and visitor screening
• enforce federal security regulations and post orders
• complete required federal and company training before independently standing post.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

armed protective security officer

armed guard

federal facilities

access control

security patrols

emergency response

visitor screening

meritus solutions group

columbus oh

$31.79–$33.29/hr

health and welfare benefit

ohio opota certification

paid training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• referral program
• flexible scheduling opportunities
• paid training
• company-provided uniforms and equipment.

Why this role

Current Ohio OPOTA Armed Security Certification and valid driver's license required; company assistance with federal clearance processing; paid training; company-provided uniforms, equipment, duty gear, weapons, and ammunition; union-represented position.

About the employer

Meritus Solutions Group LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Security Guards and Patrol Services. Sector: 56.