Security Officers
When Seconds Matter, Our Professional On-Site Security Officers Stand Ready
Security officers are often the first—and most critical—line of defense for your people, property, and operations. At Nighthawk Security, our core mission is reducing security risk through rigorous hiring and screening processes, advanced training, and real-time communication and oversight.
Established in 1997, Nighthawk Security is a USA-owned and operated security company serving clients throughout the Midwest and Southeast. We were founded to address long-standing gaps in professionalism, oversight, and responsiveness within the security industry—principles that continue to guide every officer we deploy. Our officers are carefully selected, thoroughly trained, and supported to provide you with world-class protection. The result is an on-site security presence built on accountability, professionalism, and preparedness.
Rigorous Hiring & Training Standards
At Nighthawk Security, we do not take a volume-based approach to staffing. Our goal is to recruit and retain best-in-the-industry officers who consistently meet our standards for professionalism, reliability, and conduct.
Every Nighthawk Security officer is selected through a multi-step hiring process that includes multi-stage interviews, thorough background checks, and drug screenings.
Once onboard, officers complete Nighthawk Security’s detailed and structured training plan that includes an initial off-site training, site-specific training, and continual training throughout their assignment.
For our officers, training exceeds state licensing requirements and focuses on real-world readiness, judgment, and compliance—not just a basic certification.
What Do On-Site Security Guards Do?
On-site security officers protect your facility by deterring criminal activity, controlling access to sensitive areas, responding to incidents, and maintaining order. Depending on your site’s risk level and operational requirements, officers may be unarmed, equipped with less-than-lethal tools, or armed.
At Nighthawk Security, all security officers—regardless of assignment—operate under clearly defined procedures, strict performance standards, and direct supervision to ensure consistent, responsible service.
The value of professional security officers should be considered alongside the cost of potential incidents. Security breaches, theft, or disruptions can lead to significant risk, including financial and operational losses. Effective on-site security helps mitigate those risks by identifying and addressing issues before they escalate.
Armed Security Officers
Armed security officers are the best choice for high-risk or high-value environments that seek the strongest visible deterrent possible and require a rapid response. These officers are fully licensed and trained well beyond baseline state and local requirements.
Nighthawk’s armed officers complete rigorous screening and national background checks. We prepare our armed officers under strict use-of-force policies and provide them with advanced training, including scenario-based decision-making and continual skills development. This controlled training environment allows officers to refine decision-making and response skills critical to real-world conditions. In the field, Nighthawk Security supports your team with real-time communication with management and dispatch.
When people, cash, sensitive assets, or critical infrastructure must be protected, armed security officers provide the highest level of on-site protection.
Less-Than-Lethal Security Officers
Less-than-lethal security officers provide enhanced protection for environments that require more than an unarmed presence but do not warrant lethally armed guards. These officers are trained and equipped with approved defensive tools while emphasizing situational awareness and de-escalation.
Nighthawk’s less-than-lethal officers receive expanded training carefully matched to posts where controlled response and professionalism are essential.
This less-than-lethal security is often appropriate for organizations seeking greater control in elevated-risk situations with a reduced liability compared to armed officers on-site.
Unarmed Security Officers
Unarmed security officers provide a strong, steady, and professional presence for low- to moderate-risk environments. Their role provides greater security visibility, access management, risk observation, and detailed documentation to help maintain order.
Unarmed officers can manage entry points and visitor access, monitor CCTV and alarm systems, and conduct patrols and inspections with daily activity logs and incident documentation.
Unarmed officers go through stringent training to uphold the same level of Nighthawk Security standards for professionalism, appearance, and accountability at every post.
Uniform Standards & Quality Control
All Nighthawk Security officers are uniformed in consistent uniforms and appearance guidelines that reinforce their authority, trust, and deterrence. To maintain standards, Nighthawk conducts random quality control inspections to ensure officers comply with uniform and appearance policies across all posts.
Build Your Security Plan
Nighthawk Security always offers direct access to leadership and support teams. There are no voicemail loops or outsourced call centers.
Clients and officers have 24/7 access to:
- Scheduling
- Dispatch services
- Senior management, including the President, VP, and General Manager
All issues, incidents, and concerns are addressed in real time and followed up directly ensuring transparency, responsiveness, and accountability.
FAQs
What types of security officers does Nighthawk Security provide?
Nighthawk Security provides armed, less-than-lethal, and unarmed security officers, matched to a site’s specific risk level and operational needs.
How do you determine which type of officer is appropriate?
We assess your environment, risk profile, past incidents, and coverage requirements before recommending officer type and deployment.
Are all security guards licensed?
All officers meet applicable state and local requirements. Armed officers complete additional licensing and training beyond baseline standards.
Do security officers receive ongoing training?
Yes. Nighthawk provides continual training to ensure officers remain prepared, compliant, and professional.
How does Nighthawk differ from national security companies?
We emphasize higher hiring standards, advanced training, consistent uniforms, real-time communication, and direct access to senior leadership rather than volume staffing.
Can clients reach management directly?
Yes. Clients have 24/7 access to Nighthawk’s leadership team—not just a call center.
Are security officers supervised?
Yes. Officers are supported by corporate scheduling, dispatch, and management oversight to ensure accountability at all times.
Offering Reliable Site Security Solutions Across the Midwest & Southeast
Nighthawk Security provides professional security officers throughout the Midwest and Southeast, including Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee.
We offer the structure and resources of a large security firm with the responsiveness and accountability other providers often struggle to maintain. If you’re evaluating on-site security officers for your facility, the next step is a conversation about your expectations. Our team will help you determine the appropriate level of coverage and officer type for your operation.
