Armed Protective Security Officer, Columbus Area

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 Solutions Group provides security and force-protection services to federal agencies. The officer protects designated facilities, personnel, visitors, and government property through access control, patrols, monitoring, screening, and emergency response. The role supports federal security operations by enforcing post orders and regulations and documenting incidents.

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

federal facility security

access control

patrols

emergency response

columbus oh area

meritus solutions group

$31.79–$33.29/hr

$5.40/hr health and welfare

ohio opota

federal clearance

paid training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, referral program, flexible scheduling, paid training, and company-provided uniforms, equipment, duty gear, weapons, and ammunition.

Why this role

Requires U.S. citizenship, age 21 or older, a high school diploma or GED, a valid Ohio OPOTA Armed Security Certification, a valid driver’s license, background and medical screening, and eligibility for required federal clearances. Schedules may include day, evening, or night shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency coverage.

About the employer

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