DISASTER RESPONSE – ARMED SECURITY OFFICERS & OFF-DUTY POLICE OFFICERS

• Off-Duty Police Officers (Active Law Enforcement Officers): $35.00 per hour
  
  
• Licensed Armed Security Officers: $25.00 per hour
  
  

• Hourly Rate: $35.00
  
  
• Must be a currently employed, sworn law enforcement officer in good standing.
  
  
• Must possess valid law enforcement credentials and required firearms qualifications.
  
  
• Must be authorized by the employing agency to perform outside or off-duty security employment when required.
  
  
• Must meet all applicable jurisdictional and assignment-specific requirements.
  
  

• Hourly Rate: $25.00
  
  
• Must possess a current, valid armed security officer license or certification applicable to the deployment jurisdiction.
  
  
• Must meet all required firearms qualification and licensing standards.
  
  
• Must possess an authorized duty firearm and required equipment when specified by the assignment.
  
  
• Must be legally authorized to perform armed security duties at the assigned location.
  
  

• Employment Classification: Temporary / Seasonal / Emergency Deployment
  
  
• Work Schedules: Day, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday assignments
  
  
• Deployment Duration: Varies according to operational requirements
  
  
• Mobilization: Short-notice deployment may be required
  
  
• Deployment Locations: Disaster-affected communities, emergency-response facilities, government installations, commercial properties, and critical infrastructure locations
  
  

• Provide a visible, professional armed security presence at assigned facilities and locations.
  
  
• Protect personnel, emergency responders, property, equipment, and critical resources.
  
  
• Establish and maintain access-control procedures at secured locations.
  
  
• Verify credentials and authorization before permitting access to restricted areas.
  
  
• Conduct security patrols and identify potential threats, hazards, or unauthorized activity.
  
  
• Assist in maintaining a safe, secure, and orderly environment during emergency operations.
  
  
• Monitor designated security zones and protect disaster-response equipment and supplies.
  
  
• Respond professionally to disturbances, security incidents, and emergency situations.
  
  
• Coordinate with site supervisors, emergency-management personnel, and law enforcement agencies as appropriate.
  
  
• Enforce site security procedures within the scope of assigned authority.
  
  
• Prepare accurate incident reports, daily activity logs, and other required documentation.
  
  
• Maintain effective communication with supervisors, clients, and emergency-response personnel.
  
  
• Follow company policies, applicable laws, post orders, and established emergency-response procedures.
  
  
• Demonstrate sound judgment, situational awareness, and professionalism throughout assigned shifts.
  
  

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
  
  
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
  
  
• Must possess valid government-issued photo identification.
  
  
• Must hold applicable armed security credentials or current sworn law enforcement status.
  
  
• Must successfully complete required background screening and credential verification.
  
  
• Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  
• Must be dependable, punctual, disciplined, and professional.
  
  
• Must be capable of standing, walking, and conducting patrols for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  
  
• Must be willing to work outdoors and in challenging post-disaster environments.
  
  
• Must be available for flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  
  
• Must be capable of following instructions and maintaining alertness throughout assigned shifts.
  
  
• Must demonstrate sound judgment and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
  
  
• Must be willing and able to deploy outside their normal geographic work area when required.
  
  

• Be currently employed as an active, sworn law enforcement officer.
  
  
• Be in good standing with their employing law enforcement agency.
  
  
• Possess current law enforcement identification and credentials.
  
  
• Maintain current firearms qualifications and required certifications.
  
  
• Obtain outside-employment or off-duty authorization from their agency when applicable.
  
  
• Meet all assignment-specific legal, licensing, and client requirements.
  
  
• Demonstrate experience in public safety, emergency response, patrol operations, or related law enforcement duties.
  
  

• Wear the designated security company uniform while on duty.
  
  
• Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with company uniform and grooming standards.
  
  
• Wear only authorized identification, insignia, and equipment approved for the assignment.
  
  
• Comply with all applicable agency outside-employment policies and restrictions concerning uniforms, firearms, and equipment.
  
  
• Understand that employment as an active law enforcement officer does not exempt personnel from the contracting security company's policies, procedures, or supervisory requirements.
  
  

• Possess a current, valid Alabama Security Regulatory Board (ASRB) Armed Security Officer License or equivalent credentials legally recognized in the deployment jurisdiction.
  
  
• Maintain current firearms qualifications and any required training certifications.
  
  
• Possess an authorized duty firearm and required equipment when specified.
  
  
• Demonstrate knowledge of firearms safety, appropriate use of force, and applicable security regulations.
  
  
• Maintain professional appearance, discipline, and readiness for armed security assignments.
  
  
• Meet all client-specific and jurisdictional requirements before deployment.
  
  

• Previous hurricane, tornado, flood, or disaster-response security experience.
  
  
• Active law enforcement or military experience.
  
  
• Experience protecting critical infrastructure, government facilities, or emergency-response operations.
  
  
• FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) or National Incident Management System (NIMS) training.
  
  
• CPR, First Aid, or AED certification.
  
  
• Experience in emergency management, public safety, or incident response.
  
  
• Prior experience with extended deployments or remote assignments.
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in high-pressure environments.
  
  

• Armed Security Officer Services
  
  
• Emergency Response & Disaster Security Operations
  
  
• Government & Commercial Security Services
  
  
• Mobile Patrol & Static Security Operations
  
  
• Executive Protection & Protective Services
  
  
• Professional Investigations
  
  
• Security Consulting & Training
  
  

1. Current professional resume.
   
   
2. Valid armed security officer license or active law enforcement credentials.
   
   
3. Current firearms qualification documentation.
   
   
4. Relevant military, law enforcement, security, or emergency-response experience.
   
   
5. Current deployment availability and preferred deployment regions.
   
   
6. Outside-employment authorization, if applicable to active law enforcement applicants.