Top skills for Armed Security Officer jobs

Based on 70 active Armed Security Officer postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.

Skills employers ask for

The share of Armed Security Officer postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.

  • Customer Service53%
  • Emergency Response40%
  • Law Enforcement39%
  • Weapons34%
  • Regulations29%
  • Firearms27%
  • Emergency Situations26%
  • Surveillance26%
  • Workplace Security24%
  • First Aid23%
  • Company Policies15%
  • Life Support15%
  • Uniforms15%
  • Emotional Intelligence13%
  • Hazardous Materials13%
  • Pistol13%
  • Safety Procedures13%
  • Background Checks10%
  • Bomb Threat10%
  • Security Intelligence10%
  • Sound Judgment10%
  • Total Rewards10%
  • Property Damage8%
  • Verification8%
  • Cameras6%

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