Job Description

Armed Security Officer - FT 1st Shift (Bilingual/Spanish Speaker)

Location: Wimauma, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time for 1st Shift

Various Shifts Available: Monday through Saturday

Shift Time: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm

Estimated Job Start Date: July 1, 2025

Starting Compensation: $19.50 per hour

* Includes 27 hours of paid training between minimum wage and $17.05/hour.

* Final Interview Process is a 4-hour unpaid Pre-Hire Orientation.

Company Benefits:

• On-the-Job Training / Paid Training / Flexible Schedule
• Insurance Available: Health / Dental / Vision / Life / AD&D

MARTINEZ AND COMPANY is actively recruiting disciplined, dedicated, and well-trained Armed “G” License Security Officers to join our Critical Infrastructure Security Team. We're looking for reliable, team-oriented professionals capable of working alongside local and federal law enforcement while operating under Homeland Security protocols.

These roles primarily involve access control and security operations in Hillsborough County, with potential assignments across the Tampa Bay Area. We emphasize continued training and professional development to ensure our officers perform at the highest level.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Qualifications and Education:

( Candidates MUST meet the following requirements before the recruitment start date .)

• Possession of an approved Florida Class "D" & "G" Security Licenses issued by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DOACS)
• Completion of an approved State of Florida 40-hour Unarmed and 28-hour Armed Security Officer Course.
• Ability to provide proof of a high school diploma, college degree, or a valid state GED certificate.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving history.
• Minimum work experience - a ny current or previous US military/law enforcement-related .
• Must be fluent in the Spanish language.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including days, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Reliable personal transportation and the ability to travel to various job sites as assigned.
• 24/7 access to a smartphone (Android, iPhone, or Windows) and computer with internet access.
• Intermediate computer literacy, including the ability to use email, web browsers, Microsoft Word, and Adobe PDF
• Strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision—must be self-motivated, resourceful, and capable of setting and achieving tasks based on training and experience.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to read and interpret complex instructions, procedures, SOPs, post orders, statutes, and legal regulations related to security officer duties
• Physically able to work in diverse environments, including commercial and industrial locations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain uniform items as required
• Must be in good physical condition: able to walk up and down stairs in confined spaces and lift up to 50 lbs
• Must maintain a neat, professional appearance, including the proper and complete wear of the assigned security uniform. Any visible tattoos must be covered, and grooming standards (hair, nails, facial hair, etc.) must be followed per SOP.
• Must successfully pass a drug screening and criminal background check.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• In possession of, or willing to apply for, the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (T.W.I.C.) Additional details at
• Working knowledge of security operations, armed security protocols, and law enforcement guidelines, including basic investigative techniques.
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and ordinances, particularly those applicable to Hillsborough County, Florida
• CPR and first aid certifications or the ability to obtain them.
• Prior military or law enforcement experience is highly preferred. Applicants claiming veteran or law enforcement preference must submit appropriate supporting documentation at the time of application.
• We proudly encourage women, minorities, and veterans to apply and pursue a rewarding career as a security officer within our professional armed security agency.
• College-level education or coursework in criminal justice, public safety, or a related field is strongly desired and considered an asset.

About MARTINEZ AND COMPANY, INC.

Martinez and Company brings a resourceful and specialized approach to security, meeting the high standards of our clientele. As security professionals, our mission is to provide the very best protection services for our clients' interests while assisting with all duties that create a more efficient and safe working environment for the client and their visitors. We are committed to the highest standards of service, integrity, and efficiency and strive to maintain a professional image with the highest ethical work practices. Martinez and Company has been a licensed security agency in the State of Florida since 1994. Security Agency License #B2200073. Martinez and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Compensation details: 17.05-19.5

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