The standard is the standard.

QBA hires for professionalism, judgment, reliability, discipline, coachability, and the ability to perform. A license may qualify someone for an assignment. It does not entitle anyone to a position.

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How We Build the Team

Hire hard. Develop aggressively. Correct quickly. Remove decisively when the standard is not met.

Selection is the beginning, not the finish line. Every QBA position has a defined standard, and every member of the organization is expected to maintain it. Advancement is earned through demonstrated performance—not tenure for its own sake.

Security Officer Career Paths

Built for progression. Earned by performance.

QBA considers both licensed and unlicensed candidates. Strong candidates can enter the organization, develop through QBA training and licensing pathways, and advance as they prove capability.

Guard I

Unarmed Security Officer

Step 1 — Developing Officer

$17/hour base

Entry-level position for new or developing officers. Focused on mastering post duties, reporting, reliability, and QBA standards.

Step 2 — Proven Officer

$19/hour base

Earned after sustained strong performance, completion of required training, and demonstrated reliability.

Step 3 — Senior / Promotion-Ready Officer

$22/hour base

Reserved for exceptional officers who consistently exceed standards and demonstrate readiness for armed service or future leadership opportunities.

Guard II

Armed Security Officer

Step 1 — Armed Officer

$23/hour base

Qualified armed officer who meets QBA licensing, weapons-proficiency, and performance standards.

Step 2 — Advanced Armed Officer

$26/hour base

Earned through sustained strong performance, completion of advancement requirements, and demonstrated professional development.

Step 3 — Senior / Promotion-Ready Armed Officer

$29/hour base

QBA’s highest non-supervisory armed-officer tier, reserved for exceptional performers demonstrating readiness for supervision and leadership.

Published rates are base pay. Shift, assignment, location, and qualification differentials may apply without changing an officer’s underlying classification or earned step.

Advancement

Time in position does not guarantee advancement.

Advancement is earned through QBA’s performance system, required training, demonstrated proficiency, supervisor review, and continued ability to meet the standard.

Performance

Consistent execution of assignment duties and measurable adherence to QBA expectations.

Professional Development

Continued growth appropriate to the classification and step being pursued or maintained.

Proficiency

Demonstrated competence—not merely possession of a credential.

Readiness

Evidence that the officer can handle the responsibility associated with the next step or leadership opportunity.

Benefits & Support

Invested in people who meet the standard.

Full-Time Eligibility

QBA defines full-time employment at 32 hours per week.

Step-Based PTO

Step 1: 80 hours annually. Step 2: 120 hours annually. Step 3: 160 hours annually. PTO accrues during the six-month probationary period and becomes available after probation.

Health Benefits

QBA’s medical-benefit direction is an HSA-qualified high-deductible health plan for eligible employees. Final carrier and plan details remain subject to implementation.

Required Tools & Training

QBA provides or supports required uniforms, equipment, licensing, and internal training according to position and assignment.

What We Look For

Potential matters. Standards matter more.

Existing licensure can be valuable, but it is not a substitute for performance. QBA would rather develop a hungry, professional candidate than reward complacency simply because someone has held a license for years.

Professional conduct and appearance
Reliability and punctuality
Sound judgment under pressure
Clear verbal and written communication
Coachability and discipline
Accurate reporting and documentation
Respectful client and public interaction
Accountability for performance

Think You Meet the Standard?

Build your place on the QBA team.

Current openings and talent-pool intake will be published here as assignments become available.

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