Armed Security Officer II — Lower Columbia River Basin

Job overview

The Armed Security Officer II role is onsite at federal facilities in The Dalles and John Day, Oregon. Total compensation is $28.04 per hour. Meritus provides critical infrastructure protection and security services to federal agencies; this position supports security operations at The Dalles Dam and John Day Dam. The officer helps protect federal facilities, personnel, and property through armed patrols, access control, inspections, monitoring, incident response, and required documentation, following federal and contract security procedures.

What you'll do

• Conduct armed patrols and perimeter checks
• control access by verifying credentials
• protect government personnel, equipment, and materials
• monitor and report suspicious activity
• respond to incidents and emergencies
• complete incident reports, logs, and government documentation
• follow federal, contract, and company security procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

armed security officer

security patrol

federal facilities

critical infrastructure

access control

incident response

the dalles or

john day or

meritus solutions group

$28.04/hr

oregon armed security license

high school diploma or ged

rotating 8–12-hour shifts

weekend coverage as needed

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• referral program
• professional development assistance
• 11 paid federal holidays
• sick leave
• vacation leave.

Why this role

Company assistance and no-cost training for required certifications; company-issued uniforms, duty gear, and firearm; union representation; overtime opportunities may be available.

About the employer

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