Armed SPO Residential in washington, District of Columbia at JL Security Services

Armed Special Police Officer (SPO) – Residential Patrol | Washington, DC

JL Security Services LLC (JLSS)
Licensed Security & Private Investigations

About the Role

JLSS is hiring armed Special Police Officers for residential communities in Washington, DC. These properties have real crime problems, and our job is to fix them.

This is not an observe-and-report post. We want proactive, professional officers who enforce the law within their commissioned jurisdiction, take ownership of their beat, and make the community measurably safer. If you want to sit in a booth, this isn't for you. If you want to do real police work, keep reading.

What You'll Do

• Work evening and overnight hours, when criminal activity on our properties is highest

• Conduct proactive foot and vehicle patrols of assigned residential properties, including common areas, stairwells, parking lots, and grounds

• Identify, investigate, and address criminal activity, trespassing, drug activity, loitering, and quality-of-life violations

• Conduct lawful stops, detentions, and arrests within your SPO commission and property jurisdiction

• Issue bar notices to individuals with no lawful business on the property, and enforce existing bar notices

• Issue notices of infraction and citations where authorized

• Conduct preliminary investigations, interview witnesses and victims, and preserve evidence and scenes

• Coordinate with MPD on arrests, transports, and incidents, and support follow-up investigations

• Write clear, detailed, accurate incident and arrest reports that hold up in court

• Testify in court when required

• Respond to resident and management calls through our dedicated dispatch line

• Build relationships with residents and property management. Community trust is part of the job.

• Wear and operate body-worn cameras on all shifts

• Maintain a professional appearance, uniform, and conduct at all times

Requirements

• At least 21 years old

• Active DC SPO commission with armed (firearm) authorization through MPD SOMB, or the ability to obtain one (candidates in the licensing process will be considered)

• Current firearms qualification

• Trained in the use of a Level 3 retention duty holster

• Proficient in drawing, firing, and general handling of striker-fired handguns such as Glock or similar brands

• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record

• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening

• Excellent report writing and verbal communication skills

• Physically able to patrol on foot for extended periods, climb stairs, and lawfully control and detain subjects

• Sound judgment, composure under pressure, and a working knowledge of arrest authority, use of force, and DC law

Preferred

• Prior law enforcement, military police, or corrections experience

• Prior armed SPO experience in DC residential or high-crime assignments

• Experience with bar notice enforcement and arrest processing in DC

• CPR/First Aid certification

What We Provide

• Company-issued duty firearm (Glock 17), Level 3 retention duty holster, magazine holster, and magazines

• Radio, body-worn camera, and patrol equipment

• Patrol vehicles on assigned contracts

• Uniform (officers repay the uniform cost through a deduction from their first paycheck)

• Leadership that backs officers who do the job right

Who We're Looking For

We hire officers, not watchmen. You take initiative, know the law and your authority, write a report you'd be proud to hand a prosecutor, and treat residents with respect while holding offenders accountable. Our standard is professional, real policing, every shift.

Apply today. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

JL Security Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.