Armed County On-Call Officer na Armorous

Armed County Officer – On Call / As Needed

Location: County Facilities & Local Hospitals
Pay Rate: $32.00 per hour (applies to inmate detail assignments only)
Status: Part-Time | On-Call | As Needed

Position Overview

Armorous Security is seeking highly qualified Armed Inmate Services Officers (ESOs) to support county inmate and hospital security details. This is a specialized, higher-responsibility role reserved for experienced armed officers who demonstrate strong judgment, professionalism, and composure in sensitive, high-risk environments.

This position is on-call and as-needed, primarily covering hospital inmate watch and county-related custody details. Officers selected for this role will be paid a premium rate of $32/hour, applicable only to inmate detail assignments.

Primary Assignments

• Hospital inmate watch details

• County-related inmate custody support

• Armed presence in medical and secured environments

• Coordination with medical staff, county personnel, and Armorous leadership

Shifts

• On-call / as-needed based on county and hospital demand

• All shifts possible (day, swing, graveyard)

• Flexibility and rapid response availability strongly preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain armed supervision of inmates during hospital stays or transport-related assignments

• Ensure safety of medical staff, the public, and all involved parties

• Maintain constant situational awareness and control of assigned inmates

• Follow all county, hospital, and Armorous post orders and protocols

• Communicate clearly and professionally with supervisors and partner agencies

• Complete accurate, detailed reports related to inmate activity and incidents

• Represent Armorous with professionalism in high-visibility environments

Qualifications & Requirements

• Valid BSIS Guard Card (required)

• Valid BSIS Exposed Firearm Permit (required)

• All required armed equipment, including firearm, duty belt, holster, vest, and handcuffs

• Must provide at least one proof of firearm re-qualification completed within the last six (6) months, if applicable

• Current BSIS certifications (First Aid/CPR preferred)

  • i.e: 8-Hour Initial Training Certificate
  • 32-hour continuing education certificates

• Proven experience in armed security; inmate, hospital, or custody-related experience strongly preferred

• Ability to remain calm, alert, and professional in high-pressure environments

• Strong communication, documentation, and decision-making skills

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs

Compensation & Important Pay Note

• $32.00/hour applies only to inmate detail assignments

• Other assignments (if applicable) are compensated at standard armed ESO rates