Now Hiring: Armed Emergency Support Officer (ESO II) — $28.00/hr

Armorous Security is hiring Armed Emergency Support Officers (ESO II) for candidates with prior armed security experience and a clean firearm qualification record. 

Pay: $28.00/hr

Employment Type: On-Call / Per-Diem (Non-Guaranteed Hours)

Classification: Non-Exempt

Coverage Area: Bay Area — Richmond, San Francisco, San Jose, Fairfield, and surrounding cities. You'll cover different sites across the region, so reliable transportation and flexibility to travel between locations is a must.

Availability Required: Must be available for some or all weekdays, weekends, and holidays, across day, swing, and night (graveyard) shifts.
The more flexible your availability, the more shifts we can offer you.

Experience: 1–3 years of verified armed security experience, or equivalent time as an Armorous Armed ESO I with a clean firearm qualification history

What You'll Do

• Provide excellent customer service while carrying out safety, security, and emergency response procedures at assigned sites.
• Accept and work coverage shifts as offered by dispatch, including short-notice and emergency assignments.
• Serve as a dependable resource for less-common post types without needing extended briefing.
• Safely carry, maintain, and deploy a firearm in accordance with company policy, state law, and BSIS use-of-force guidelines.
• Patrol buildings, posts, and perimeters, and monitor access at entrances and gates.
• De-escalate situations calmly and professionally, using independent judgment.
• Write clear, accurate reports of daily activity and incidents.

Benefits of Working with Armorous

• Weekly pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Internal growth opportunities
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Professional uniform cleaning program
• Paid vacation and employee rewards program

Why Join Armorous?

Award-Winning Company – Voted Best Security Company in the North Bay 2025 AND Best Place to Work in 2026!
Competitive Pay – Weekly direct deposit.
Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Extra Coverage – Life insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more.
Paid Time Off & Holidays – We value your time and well-being.
Career Growth – Opportunities to advance within Armorous.
Employee Rewards Program – Get recognized and rewarded for your hard work!
Supportive Team Culture – Work with a company that truly values you.

Join a company where your commitment to safety and security isn’t just a job—it’s a calling. Apply today and become part of the Armorous legacy! 

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

• Active BSIS Guard Card and Firearm Permit (California).
• Sustained ability to safely carry, maintain, and deploy a firearm, with a clean qualification record.
• Demonstrated independent judgment and problem-solving in time-sensitive situations.
• Able to pass a standard background check.
• Reliable transportation to travel between assigned sites.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Armorous Security & Investigations is Philip Downs.