Armed Protective Security Officer (Level III) FEMA Disaster Kerville
Armed Protective Security Officer (Level III) FEMA Disaster Kerville
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1-3years
$ 26 - 30
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Pay: $20.64 Base Pay $5.36 Health and Welfare$26.00. Supervisors at $30.00 an Hour including H&W
Security Watch Inc. is seeking experienced and mission-driven Level III Armed Security Officers to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) across declared disaster zones in Kerville Texas. Officers will be assigned to various FEMA temporary and fixed facilities including Disaster Recovery Centers Joint Field Offices urban search and Rescue Staging Areas and Responder Lodging Locations.
This is a high-visibility critical role requiring prompt mobilization professional conduct and unwavering situational awareness to safeguard personnel property and mission integrity during emergency response operations.
Responsibilities
- Maintain fixed posts and perform roving patrols at FEMA facilities.
- Monitor ingress/egress screen personnel and vehicles and enforce site-specific post orders.
- Provide initial response to incidents and summon emergency services when necessary.
- Maintain access logs and incident reports per DHS Form 139 protocols.
- Assist with traffic control crowd management and emergency evacuations.
- Support security oversight in Responder Lodging sites including verifying credentials and enforcing access restrictions.
- Perform duties per FEMA Occupant Emergency Plans and Post Assignment Orders.
- Maintain compliance with FEMA s security protocols emergency procedures and fitness adjudication standards.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- High school diploma GED or military service transcript
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in security law enforcement or active military service
- Active firearms license/permit (Federal State and Local as applicable)
- Current certifications in CPR First Aid and AED
- Current OC or baton certification
- Physically able to perform patrols emergency responses and physically restrain individuals if required
- Ability to pass FEMA Tier 3 (T3) background investigation and receive favorable adjudication
Locations of Assignment Include
- Kerville TX
- Joint Field Offices Temporary Housing Units Mobile Operations and Base Camps across all Texas counties as disaster needs arise
Work Schedule
- Rotating 8-12-hour shifts
- Must be flexible and available for extended deployment periods
- Officers may be required to mobilize within 24 48 hours of notification
Additional Requirements
- Must be available for post-award briefings and readiness drills.
- Must comply with FEMA s Use of Force and Rules of Engagement policy.
- Adherence to FEMAs Employee Conduct code is mandatory no exceptions.
Required documents for the interview: High school diploma or equivalent Proof of citizenship or a permanent residence card Copy of driver's license Commissioned Card Note: Two years of verifiable security guard experience and having good credit is mandatory (no exceptions).
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Employment Type
Full Time
